Course information
Subject
Dentistry
Course type
Standard Entry
Location
Plymouth
Campus setting
City based
Course length
5 Year
Eligibility
All
Application
| Degree qualifications (graduate applicants) | Only a degree programme through the University of Plymouth School of Biomedical Sciences is considered. Those applicants with degree study from other institutions must take GAMSAT. |
| A levels |
The typical offer is A*AA – AAB at GCE A level which must include the following:
For AAB offers please refer to the Widening Access section.
We are only able to consider A levels completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2022 would still be valid when applying in September 2027.
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| Scottish Advanced Highers |
AAA to include the following:
We are unable to consider Scottish Highers for entry onto this course.
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| GCSEs/Scottish Nationals |
Applicants need to achieve 7 GCSE/Scottish National passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
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| International Baccalaureate |
36–38 points overall to include the following:
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| Personal statement | We do not consider the personal statement at any point during the admissions process. |
| Admissions test | UCAT and Interview |
Interview
| Interview method | Face to face or online Multiple Mini-interviews. It is strongly recommended that you attend the open days before attending interview to visit the city and understand the community-based teaching model. |
| Work experience | We do not require demonstrable dental work experience as part of the admissions process, but demonstration of a work ethic is desirable at interview. |
Further information
| Resits accepted? |
Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:
IB resit policy: A minimum of 34 points overall with Higher Level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in another science must be achieved on first sitting. |
| Widening participation | The University of Plymouth is committed to widening access (WA) and ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply with us. Please visit our website for further information on our widening participation initiatives and contextual admissions. To receive a contextual offer for interview, from 2027 applicants will need to meet a total of at least 5 points from any combination of the stipulated criteria, including points awarded to South West residents, mature students and veterans. Sufficient points will lead to a contextual A Level and UCAT offer for interview, but an adequate performance at interview must occur thereafter: For applicants from widening access backgrounds, we will accept AAB at A Level, which must include the following: Grade A in Biology, Grade A 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. GCSE requirements remain the same for all applicants. For students sitting the IB, the widening access offer would equate to 35 points overall with Higher Level 6 in Biology and Higher Level 6 in another science. The resit policy for Widening Participation students is ABC. |
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