Becoming a Dentist Online distance learning
Decide if a dentistry career is right for you. Explore everything from the university application process to daily dentist duties.
- Length: 2 weeks: 2hrs per week
- Start date: anytime
- Introductory: leads to further study options
Why this course
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main activities of a dentist and the dental team and the qualities a dentist needs to be able to carry out their roles
- Explain the impact of COVID-19 on the provision of dental treatment
- Understand the application process and the requirements for entry
- Understand what's involved in studying dentistry at university, what university study involves and explore this through the experiences of current students
- Explore the connections between oral and general health
- Explore what it takes to be a dentist, what you'll study as a dental student, what careers are open to you on graduation, how COVID-19 has impacted dentistry and the connections between oral and general health
How to register
Registration is free. The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Coursera.
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