Study Dentistry (BDS) in China
Category: Medical & Life Sciences
Dentistry (BDS) in China runs five years — four years of dental science and clinical training plus a final-year internship in a university dental hospital.
Program Overview
You start with the same basic medical sciences as MBBS students — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry — then specialise into oral anatomy, dental materials, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. Chair-side practice begins earlier than in most European programmes, and the final year is spent treating patients under supervision.
Why Study Dentistry (BDS) in China?
English-medium BDS is offered at a smaller set of medical universities than MBBS, which keeps cohorts small and chair time high. The programme sits under the same Ministry of Education framework as MBBS, so the CSCA entrance test and the HSK 4 graduation requirement both apply.
Key Skills You'll Learn in Dentistry (BDS)
- ✓ Scientific Research Methods
- ✓ Laboratory Techniques
- ✓ Data Analysis & Statistics
- ✓ Clinical Observation
- ✓ Health & Safety Protocols
- ✓ Biological Systems Understanding
Career Paths & Salaries
| Job Title | Salary (Morocco) | Salary (Global) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | 15,000 - 30,000 MAD/month | $70,000 - $150,000/year | Diagnose and treat oral and dental conditions |
| Orthodontist | 20,000 - 40,000 MAD/month | $100,000 - $200,000/year | Correct alignment of teeth and jaws |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | 25,000 - 45,000 MAD/month | $120,000 - $250,000/year | Operate on the mouth, jaw and face |
Universities, fees and entry
4 of the 149 universities in the Foorsa catalogue run dentistry faculties, spread across 4 Chinese cities.
Tuition on those programmes runs from $1,600 to $7,000 a year, so the cheapest of them sits below the $2,200 median for the catalogue as a whole.
Bachelor entry is typically HSK 4 or IELTS 5.5 with a school average of 60% or better, and all 4 universities take students on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).
Every one of them already has Moroccan students enrolled.
The best-paid of the roles below, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, pays 25,000 - 45,000 MAD/month in Morocco and $120,000 - $250,000/year internationally.
Highest-ranked of them
- Sichuan University — Chengdu · QS 451
- Nanjing Medical University — Nanjing · QS 801
- Capital Medical University — Beijing · QS 801
- Kunming Medical University — Kunming · QS 1,201
Further reading: CSCA Test Morocco 2026: Mandatory for Undergraduate Study in China
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities in China teach Dentistry (BDS)?
4 of the 149 universities Foorsa works with run dentistry faculties, in 4 cities. The highest-ranked are Sichuan University, Nanjing Medical University and Capital Medical University.
How much does it cost to study Dentistry (BDS) in China?
Tuition runs from $1,600 to $7,000 a year depending on the university, against a $2,200 median across the whole catalogue. Living costs add roughly $300-$600 a month.
What are the entry requirements for Dentistry (BDS) in China?
Most of these universities ask for HSK 4 or IELTS 5.5 and a school average of 60% or better, plus a passport, transcripts, a health certificate and recommendation letters.
Are there scholarships for Dentistry (BDS) in China?
All 4 universities offering this subject take students on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), and most also run their own university and provincial awards.
What can I earn after studying Dentistry (BDS)?
Dentist: 15,000 - 30,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $70,000 - $150,000/year internationally. Orthodontist: 20,000 - 40,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $100,000 - $200,000/year internationally. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon: 25,000 - 45,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $120,000 - $250,000/year internationally.
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