TR052 · Level 8 · 5 years

Dental Science

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

625

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About this course

A five-year degree that trains you to become a dentist able to prevent, diagnose and treat oral and dental disease. It is based in the Dublin Dental University Hospital on the Trinity campus.

How long
5 years
What you study
Most teaching uses problem-based learning in small groups. The first two years cover human biology, physical science, oral biology and basic dental care, and clinical training starts halfway through second year. In years 3 to 5 you treat your own patients and study areas like prosthodontics, child dental health, oral surgery and oral medicine.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register as dentists in Ireland and the EU and work in general practice or the public dental service, and many go on to specialise.
Who it suits
Suits students who are good with their hands, pay close attention to detail and enjoy working with people.

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

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026625Published after the final round
2025 625625625
2024 625625625
2023 625625625

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

  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H3
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H4
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4

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

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