At the beginning of the first year all students are expected to attend instruction in first aid which is followed by an examination. The subjects studied in the pre-clinical years are anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, computing and biochemistry which extends into the second year to include the study of molecular biology.
Orofacial biology is taught throughout the second year.
During this time a course in the properties of dental materials and biocompatibility is held in the appropriate applied science departments of the University. This complements the parallel integrated Introduction to Clinical Dentistry course in which the various procedures and techniques involved in clinical treatment are simulated in the laboratory and phantom head room. They are allocated a number of adult and child patients and are responsible for their dental care throughout the clinical course. During the final year students spend a substantial proportion of their time in the multidisciplinary Restorative Dentistry clinic where they undertake all the treatment necessary for their patients. An increasing number of students are electing to go abroad in their 4th year summer vacation to pursue their study further and the School has some money at its disposal for this purpose for which students can compete.