Course information
Subject
Dentistry
Course type
Standard Entry
Location
Portsmouth
Campus setting
City based
Course length
5 Year
Eligibility
All
Application
| Degree qualifications (graduate applicants) | Minimum 2:1 in a life science subject. |
| A levels/Scottish Highers | Tariff range 136 (AAB) – 152 (AAA*). To include 48 points (grade A) from Biology and 48 points (grade A) from a second science from chemistry, physics or maths. For Science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required. |
| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals | Minimum of 7 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, to include English, Maths and 2 sciences (either double science or 2 from chemistry, biology or physics) at a minimum of grade 6/B. GCSEs should be achieved grades at point of application (predicted grades are not acceptable). |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects, to include grade 6 in Chemistry and one other science Biology, Physics or Maths and another grade 6 in any subject area. |
| Access to HE Diplomas/BTEC | BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science considered; minimum of DDM in addition to 48 points (A) from A level Chemistry or Biology. Access to HE courses considered; the core content of acceptable Access courses must be in pure science; biology, chemistry, maths and physics. A minimum of 36 level 3 credits at Distinction are required in addition to 48 points from an A level in Chemistry or Biology. The level of these core modules should be the equivalent of A-Level standard. Assessment of performance in Access courses should be available for every module and should be based on a variety of methods. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Vocational/Applied A levels or T levels are not accepted. Social sciences are not accepted. |
| Personal statement | Will be reviewed by Admissions Tutors and scored against values-based selection criteria. |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
Interview
| Interview method | Semi-structured panel interview. |
| Work experience | We recognise that obtaining work experience in a dental setting can be challenging and this is therefore a desirable but not a specific requirement. However, all applicants should show: evidence of commitment to a career in the dental profession applied for; evidence of qualities and skills required for dental healthcare; evidence of knowledge of the nature of the dental profession. |
Further information
| Resits accepted? | Resits for A-Level are considered. Resits are accepted for GCSE subjects but the results are to be in place at the time of application. |
| Widening participation | WP applications are welcomed in line with our University admissions processes and our Access & Participation Plan. Applicants that meet the university contextual criteria are given additional consideration when being considered for interview. Applicants that are to be made an offer will be given up to a 2-grade reduction (ABB). |
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