RC007 · Level 8 · 5 years

Dentistry

RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

613

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About this course

A five-year dentistry degree at RCSI, with patient contact from first year. It prepares you to qualify and register as a dentist.

How long
5 years
What you study
Years 1 and 2 build science and technical foundations through small-group learning and practice in a simulated dental clinic. From year 2 you gain clinical experience with patients, with more days in clinic each year. Final year prepares you to work as an independent primary care dentist.
Placement and abroad
You treat patients in RCSI's own dental clinics in Sandyford and take part in community engagement projects each year.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register with the Dental Council of Ireland and work as dentists in primary care.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy science, practical hands-on skills and working directly with people.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

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Points history

2023202420256132026613

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026613Published after the final round
2025 613613613
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H4
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Chemistry: Higher H4
  • Physics or Biology: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences website ↗

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