Course information
Subject
Dental Therapy
Course type
Gateway
Location
Liverpool
Campus setting
City based
Course length
1 year + progression
Eligibility
Only open mature students from the UK who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications.
Application
| A levels | Please note that we will not consider A-Level students or school leavers. However, consideration may be given to candidates who studied some time ago. |
| Scottish Highers | Applicants currently studying for Scottish Highers will not be considered |
| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals | 5 GCSEs at a minimum grade 5 (C) to include Maths; English Language, Single science to include biology and /or Chemistry or (dual; combined Science). Applied GCSE Science and pending GCSE grades will not be accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | N/A |
| Personal statement | Applicants must demonstrate motivation and commitment to a career in dentistry. |
| Admissions test | N/A |
Interview
| Interview method | Face to face multiple mini-interviews |
| Work experience | Please refer to our page on Work Experience. Evidence of knowledge and insight into the profession with emphasis on learning from work experience/observation is required. |
Further information
| Resits accepted? | Resits are accepted for GCSE subjects but the results are to be in place at the time of application. This course is aimed at mature students that have not usually completed A levels. |
| Widening participation | Designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for a number of years and not completed A levels. Applicants that meet the university contextual criteria are given additional consideration when being considered for interview. |
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