Dentistry; UK Universities and their Requirements

UK Dentistry Degrees

GCSE grade A*(8 or 9) in Bio and Che, and grade A (7) in Mat and Eng or ELit

No

2:1 in a health sciences degree and a minimum of ABB at A-level

AAA must include Chemistry and Biology, obtained in one sitting.

UCAT scores used in conjunction with details from UCAS form to select candidates for interview.

MMI; approx 1 hour in duration; circuit of 10-12 interview stations.

University Birmingham

GCSE grade A (7) in Mat and grade C (4) in Eng GCSE grade A(7) in the single sciences or AA(7,7) in D/A Science; min grade B(6) in Eng

Yes

2:1 in a health sciences degree and a minimum of BBB at A-level

AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

UCAT scores used in conjunction with details from UCAS form to select candidates for interview.

MMI No

Applicants must have completed their degree or be in the fi nal year of their current degree. Min 2:1

AAA including Biology and Chemistry.

UCAT test required MMI; approx 10 stations. Interviews focus on personal statement and qualities and attributes important in developing good dentists.

Bristol Cardiff

GCSE grade B (6) in Mat and grade B(6) in Eng

Yes, but only one resit attempt at each subject is considered.

2:1 in a Biomedical discipline, plus 3 A-Levels at grade C with 2 from Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

GRADUATE ENTRY ONLY: 3 A Levels at Grade C or above, at least two of which must be from Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. General studies not accepted.

GRADUATE ENTRY ONLY. UCAT Not Required

MMI; approx 70 minutes; will include topics such as communication skills, knowledge of dentistry, ethics and professionalism and team working. GCSE grade A(7) in Bio and Che, and grade B (6) in Mat and Eng

No

Min 2:1 in a relevant life science subject. This should be the fi rst degree obtained.

AAA including Biology and Chemistry.

UCAT Test required - no min cut-off

MMI; 10 interview stations, 7 minutes at each station.

Central Lancashire Dundee

6 GCSE subjects at grade A (7) including Mat or Phy. Eng or ELit at grade B (6)

No

Min 2:1 degree. Grade A in Chemistry and Biology at A-level obtained within the last 6 years. GCSE Maths or Physics Grade B

AAA including Biology and Chemistry.

UCAT Test required - there is a min cut-off

MMI; 7 interview stations, each 6 minutes long, including 1 minute reading time.

Glasgow

GCSE Grade B (6) in Eng and Mat

Yes, with mitigating circumstances.

Min 2:1 degree with Grade B in Chemistry and Biology at A-level or 2:2 with a Masters degree (merit)

A*AA Biology or Chemistry are required, in addition to studying one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

UCAT Test required - no min cut-off. SJT is also taken into account when shortlisting.

MMI

Kings College London

6 GCSEs at grade A* - B (9-6), including Che, Bio, Eng and Mat

Yes, one resit attempt considered.

AAA including Biology and Chemistry

BMAT required

MMI; process lasts for approximately half a day.

Leeds

Please note: ● Human Biology is acceptable as a substitute for Biology The following are not generally accepted as A-levels for Dentistry school applicants: ● General Studies ● Critical Thinking ● Global Perspectives

8 GCSEs with min 5 at grade A(7) and 3 at grade B(6)

No

Min 2:1 Degree in any subject

AAA including Chemistry and Biology taken at fi rst sitting

UCAT Test required - no min cut-off. UCAT scores details from UCAS form used to select interview candidates.

MMI

University Liverpool

7 GCSEs at min grade A (7) Eng, Mat and at least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade B

Yes, but for re-sitting applicants Grades A*AA in the A-level subjects speci fi ed, with the A* in either of the 2 required sciences.

2:1 degree and a minimum of BBB at A- level in your fi rst sitting. UCAT also required.

AAA including Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology. Offer will not include combinations of very similar subjects, for example, Biology and Human Biology or Maths and Further Maths.

UCAT Test required - there is a min cut-off = SJT in Band 3, preference given to Bands 1 & 2

MMI; Each station will be 7 min long with a 2 min gap between. In the gap, you will be provided with information so you can prepare your thoughts. Yes, considered in extenuating circumstances.

Min 2:1 and must include Biology and Chemistry as a signi fi cant percentage of the degree

AAA including Chemistry and Biology

UCAT Test required - there is a min cut-off

Panel Interview; The interview will be conducted by two selectors and will last approximately 20 mins. 7 GCSE passes at grades A-C (9-4) inc Eng, Mat and 2 sciences (or D/A science)

Yes, provided a minimum attainment has been achieved at the fi rst attempt.

Graduates with Distinction from the Plymouth Dental Therapy and Hygiene, are invited to apply to join Year 2 BDS degree.

A*AA – AAB,must include an A grade in Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, and Psychology.

UCAT Test required - there is a min cut-off. 2020 cut-off = 2280. Only consider the overall score and NOT the individual sections.

MMI; across 7 single assessor stations. The interview will take approximately 50 minutes. Min 6 GCSEs at AAABBB or 777666 to include Eng, Bio, Che and Mat or Add Mat or Stats

No, unless they fall within the extenuating circumstances policy.

A*AA including Biology or Chemistry. A second science also required from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

UCAT score used with 50:50 weighting applied to the UCAT score and academic ability,

Panel Interview; Panel can include tutors, senior professional service staff, doctors and dentists and current students. Yes, but only those who had a fi rm offer originally and achieved AAB at fi rst attempt at A-levels

Min either BBB at fi rst attempt for those with an 2:1, or BBC at the fi rst attempt for those with a 1

AAA including Biology and Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C (4) is required if not offered at AS-level or A-level.

2700 – 2899 (5), 2900 – 3600 (6)

UCAT will be scored using the overall results with candidates able to obtain up to 6 additional points depending on banding. Banding/(points) = 1200– 1899 (0), 1900 – 2099 (1), 2100 – 2299 (2), 2300 – 2499 (3), 2500 – 2699 (4),

MMI

Manchester Newcastle Plymouth Queen MaryUniversity London Queens, Belfast

6 GCSEs at garde A(7) including Mat, Eng and Science

No

No

AAA including Chemistry and Biology

UCAT Test required - there is a min cut-off = above average. SJT in Bands 1,2 or 3

Panel Interview lasts up to 15 mins, with two academic staff and a senior dental student assessing career values, personal qualities & communication skills, empathy & compassion, commitment to She

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