Course information
Application
| Degree qualifications (graduate applicants only) | 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent (e.g. GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant science subject. Must demonstrate the equivalence of Chemistry and Biology (grade A, A Level/Higher) and Maths or Physics (grade B, GCSE/ Higher) obtained within the last 6 years. These qualifications can be evidenced through the degree transcript or from prior qualifications. |
| A levels | A level: AAA at A Level including Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology at grade A, plus the GCSE requirements outlined below. Please note that General Studies is not acceptable as a third A-level. |
| Scottish Highers |
SQA Higher entry requirements (by end of S6): AAAAB Higher + BB Advanced Higher (AAAAB S5 minimum for consideration to include Higher Biology/Human Biology and Higher Chemistry at A). Higher Maths or Physics and National 5 English at B. Three subjects in S6 – 2 at Advanced Higher (Chemistry and Biology at B) and 1 other subject that could be at Higher. SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements (by end of S6): AAABB Higher + B Advanced Higher (AABB S5 minimum for consideration to include Higher Biology/Human Biology and Higher Chemistry at A). Higher Maths or Physics and National 5 English at B. If Higher Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry is attained at grade B, then Advanced Higher is also required at grade B. Three subjects in S6 to include one Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry. |
| GCSEs | 6 GCSE subjects at Grade A/7. Must include: Maths or Physics, English Language or Literature (accepted at grade B/6 provided 6 other GCSE’s have been attained at A/7). |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 Points including three HL subjects at 6,6,6. Must include: Chemistry AND Biology at HL, Mathematics or Physics at HL (if it is not possible to take Mathematics or Physics at HL then SL6 will be considered). |
| Access to Higher Education Diplomas | Some Access to Higher Education Diplomas accepted. For a full list of accepted Access courses please visit the website. |
| Personal statement | Used for Interview selection and subject to review prior to offer. |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
| Resists accepted? | We do not accept resits for GCSEs or A-levels. |
Interview
| Interview method | Online MMIs. |
| Work experience | We recognise that obtaining work shadowing in a dental setting is becoming increasingly difficult, however, applicants may still be able to secure alternative forms of shadowing or voluntary work which involves caring for and interacting with different people or develops the skills you will need as a dental professional. We also have an online MOOC you can complete. |
Further information
| Widening participation | The University of Glasgow is committed to widening access. We believe all applicants should have an equal chance of entry and we strive to identify talent and potential, regardless of background or life circumstance. To enable this, we operate a system of contextualised admissions for applicants living in Scotland. This means we consider all circumstances faced by individual applicants, which may have prevented them meeting our standard entry requirements and make adjusted offers of entry accordingly. See the website for details. You can check your eligibility here. |
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