Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0)

A year zero foundation programme, designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications, which leads to access onto a Dental Surgery BDS programme. The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a year zero foundation programme for Home students that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes. Our Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions (Dentistry) course is for students seeking entry to to undertake theDental Surgery BDS(A200) programme. Students seeking entry to Dentistry will study at Carmel College, St Helens.Carmel Collegeis located in St Helens, about nine miles from the main University campus. The College offers small class sizes and high standards of academic achievement. This programme is specifically targeted at Home (UK) mature and non-traditional students, who typically have taken a break from studies. Please note that we will not consider applications from prospective students who have multiple UCAS applications for a variety of programmes, as this does not demonstrate a clear commitment.

International students: Not available to international students

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465

International: Not available to international students

28 September 2026

UCAS deadline (medicine/dentistry/vet)

• Liverpool, United Kingdom