Course information
Subject
Dentistry
Course type
Standard Entry
Location
London
Campus setting
City based
Course length
5 Year
Eligibility
All
Application
| Degree qualifications (for graduate applicants) | Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in any subject, with grade B in A-Level (or equivalent) in Biology or Chemistry and grade B in A-Level (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Alternatively, a 2:2 is acceptable combined with a Master’s degree with at least a merit, as long as the above stated A-Level grades are achieved. Graduates who have a sufficient quantity of Biology or Chemistry as part of their degree may not need the A-Level (or equivalent) in this subject but the admissions team may request further information to assess this. |
| A levels | A*AA at A level including A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. If Maths is being used to meet the subject requirement, then we cannot consider Further Maths as the third A-level. Please see the website for more details. |
| Scottish Highers | AAB at Higher in one sitting and AA at Advanced Higher. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry, and grade A in an additional Advanced Higher in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Please note we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. |
| Access to Higher Education Diplomas/BTEC | Access to Higher Education Diploma – must be 60 credits in total. |
| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals | GCSEs: Grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics. Scottish Nationals: GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via Intermediate 2/Standard Credit Grade 1 or 2/ National 5 with B (if not studying at Higher/Advanced Higher Level). |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology, in addition to grade 6 in Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations. GCSE/ IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level. |
| Personal statement | Used in assessment of application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a dentistry degree programme and career. |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
Interview
| Interview method | The interview method is yet to be confirmed. |
| Work experience | Please refer to our page on Work Experience. |
Further information
| Resits accepted? | We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their Level 3 qualifications for the first time (i.e. completing A-levels within 3 years). Applicants resitting for a second time (i.e. completing A-levels within 4 years) are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty. We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their GCSEs for the first time. Applicants resitting for a second time are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty. |
| Widening participation | We do not make contextual offers for this programme, and all applicants will be required to meet the standard entry requirements. However, as part of the assessment process, we do take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the contextualised admissions website |
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