BDS Dental Surgery with Integrated Foundation Year (A205)

The typical offer is BBB at GCE A level/Scottish Advanced Highers which must include the following:

• Grade B in Biology
• Grade B in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
• Your third A level can be from any subject area and does not need to be science based.

When shortlisting for interview we do not give preference to those who complete three Science A Levels. General Studies is not accepted.
BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient Biology and another science.
BTEC National Diploma: DM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient Biology and another science GCE A Level grade B in Biology.
City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing: Grade Distinction + 2 A levels at grade BB (to include Biology and a second science out of Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology).
NEBDN: NEBDN Dental Nursing qualification with 1 A Level – B in Biology.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria: 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology. You must achieve Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, and Merit in the remaining 12 level 3 credits.
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

The typical offer is BBB at Scottish Advanced Highers which must include the following:

• Grade B in Biology
• Grade B in a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology
• Your third A level can be from any subject area and does not need to be science based.

Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:

• If you are applying with predicted grades, a minimum of BCC must be achieved on first sitting of A Level
• Where BCC is not achieved on first sitting, applicants must re-sit the required qualifications and apply once suitable grades have been achieved
• A Level or accepted equivalent qualifications must be completed in no more than 3 years of study, unless otherwise advised

A suitable qualification profile must be achieved on first re-sit attempt