Dentistry Graduates SingaporeDentistry Graduates Singapore
Official dentistry graduate statistics from SingStat. 56 students graduated as dentists in 2024 (11 male, 45 female). Singapore's smallest but most specialized university course.
Dentistry Graduates Trend (2020-2024)
BDS graduates from NUS Faculty of Dentistry by gender
Gender Breakdown by Year
2024 saw 80% female graduates - highest ever
Dental School Pipeline
Enrollment growing (+34%) while graduates stable (~55-60/year)
Data Sources
Graduate Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics
- • Table ID: M850781
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: NUS Faculty of Dentistry
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Key Statistics (2024)
- • Total Graduates: 56
- • Male: 11 (19.6%)
- • Female: 45 (80.4%)
- • Current Enrollment: 340
- • Rank: #15 (Smallest Graduate Field)
Key Insights
Smallest Course
With only 56 graduates in 2024, dentistry is Singapore's smallest university course by graduate numbers, maintaining high selectivity.
Dramatic Gender Shift
Female graduates jumped to 80.4% in 2024 (45 out of 56), up from 57% in 2022. Only 11 male dentists graduated this year.
Growing Pipeline
Enrollment grew 34% from 253 (2020) to 340 (2024), suggesting future increase in dental graduates as these cohorts complete the 5-year program.
NUS Faculty of Dentistry
BDS Program
4-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Singapore's only dental school. Highly competitive admission.
Admission
Requires A-Level AAA/AAB. Aptitude tests and interviews. About 60 places per year.
Clinical Training
Extensive clinical practice at NUS dental clinics. Hands-on patient care from Year 2.
Specializations
Orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, pediatric dentistry. Postgraduate training required.
Registration
Graduates must register with Singapore Dental Council (SDC) to practice in Singapore.
Career Prospects
High demand with starting salary ~$4,500-5,500/month. Many open private practices.