BDS Dentistry (A206)

University of Bristol
BDS Dentistry (A206)

Course information

Subject
Dentistry
Course type
Standard Entry
Location
Bristol
Campus setting
City based
Course length
5 Year
Eligibility
All

Application

Degree qualifications (for graduate applicants) 2:1 Honours degree in any subject and BBB at A-level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
A levels  A-level: AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
PE Physical Education will additionally be accepted alongside the current ‘and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics’ across all domains.
Scottish Highers AAAAB in Standard Highers with AA in Chemistry and either Biology, Physics or Mathematics at Advanced Highers.
GCSEs/Scottish Nationals GCSEs: Advance numeracy requirement (7/A in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (4/C in GCSE English or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (either Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations).
Access to Higher Education Diplomas/BTEC offer

Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:

  • at least 30 credits at Distinction
  • at least 15 credits at Merit or above
  • at least 12 credits at Distinction from Chemistry units
  • at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five specified Chemistry units

Personal statement We will not be using the personal statements. We may refer to the personal statement and reference to differentiate between applicants with similar academic profiles.
In these cases, we use the following criteria: evidence of work experience & motivation and understanding of dentistry; evidence of team work or non- academic achievement; evidence of contribution to society.
Admissions test UCAT

Interview

Interview method On-line, structured interview format.
Work experience Please refer to our page on Work Experience.

Further information

Resits accepted? Resits are accepted in all circumstances.
Widening participation Please see the university’s website for information on widening particupation.
Applicants identified as being contextually eligible are required to meet conditions two grades below standard entry (AAA/ABB). Any offers made also reflect this. We do not use contextual data when assessing UCAT or interview.
See website for more details.

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