eLearnAfrica
Becoming a Dentist
The University of Glasgow
  • Start Date: 06 Sep, 2021
  • 2 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Decide if a dentistry career is right for you. Explore everything from the university application process to daily dentist duties.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Gain dentistry experience online before applying for a degree in dentistry


This course offers prospective dental students everywhere the chance to better understand what it’s like to be a dental student, how to ace the application process, and what a career in dentistry could hold.


You’ll learn everything from the importance of oral health for patient wellbeing to what a typical day looks like for a dentist.


Explore career opportunities in dentistry and what it takes to succeed


On this course, you’ll be introduced to the dental profession through a unique, virtual insight into the daily work of dentists. You’ll learn what qualities a dentist needs and find out the key daily activities dentists perform.


Hearing from existing dentistry students, you’ll discover different topics you would study as a dental student, and hear what it’s like to be a dental student at university today.


Gain dentistry work experience online


Work shadowing in a dental setting would normally be a core part of your application to a dental course. However, due to COVID-19 and its unique impact on dentistry, this valuable experience is not an option.


This course offers you vital insight into not only the unique nature of dentistry as a career, but also can be used as evidence of your dentistry understanding and passion for the subject.


Learn from the University of Glasgow admissions team and practicing dentists


This course includes contributions from the University of Glasgow admissions team who have detailed knowledge of the admissions process, as well as experienced practicing dentists in hospital and general practice.


By the end of the course, you’ll have enhanced your knowledge of what to expect from a dental course and what a dental career will entail, as well as gained valuable advice and experience around your dental degree or course application.


The course is designed for prospective dentistry applicants looking to study dentistry in the UK.


It will also be of interest to those intending to apply for courses in dental hygiene and therapy or dental nursing.


It may have a wider interest to school students, career advisors, and PSE teachers.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

The University of Glasgow

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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