Dentist

Step 1
Having successfully completed the Army Officer Selection process and Army Dentist interview, you'll be awarded a place on the Commissioning Course Short at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. You are taught basic military, survival and weapon-handling skills, which are designed to prepare you for military life. On completion of the course you will be awarded a commission into the Army Medical Services.

Step 2
You will then attend the 14-week Army Medical Services Entry Officers' Course, which provides you with the specific knowledge required to begin your career as an Army Dentist.

All Army Dentists can gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their careers such as the Diploma of Membership of the Join Dental Faculty (MJDF) at the Royal College of Surgeons England. You may also have the opportunity to study at MSc level.

You'll earn a minimum salary of £70,000 after training

Student bursary (up to £75,000):

• Open to candidates who will graduate with an Army-endorsed dental degree and intend to join the Royal Army Dental Corps as a Dentist for at least 4 years

• Paid in annual instalments of £10,000 during your final three years of university then a lump sum of £45,000 on successful completion of Officer training

• You will also receive an Army salary during one year of foundation period employment

How to Apply

For those enrolled in a UK university on a dental degree course. Apply while you are still at university, before the end of January. You should apply not later than your first year to qualify for the full amount; the Army reserves the right to award bursaries of 1, 2 or 3 years. You must pass the Army Officer Selection Board for professionally qualified officers and the Arm Selection Board for the Royal Army Dental Corps to qualify. You must also start initial Officer training at Sandhurst before your 37th birthday.