Dentistry is an incredibly competitive course. What are my chances of being offered a place?
Application statistics for 2024 can be found below:
Number of Places: 10
Number of applications for 2024 entry: 350
Number of applicants interviewed: 88
Number of offers made: 22
I don’t meet three of the contextual requirements. Will my application be considered?
When shortlisting for interview we give preference to candidates who meet a minimum of three of the contextual indicators. Please note due to the immense increase in applications for 2025 entry (over 39% increase in applications) we had to adjust the selection criteria for interview. This meant applicants had to meet four contextual indicators to be selected for interview. This is not something we could have foreseen happening as it was such a steep increase in applications.
If you do not meet any of the contextual markers we will be unable to consider your application.
I am unable to obtain predicted grades for my qualifications. Will my application still be considered?
We are unable to consider any applicant who cannot provide predicted grades for pending qualifications.
Do you consider late applications?
We are unable to consider any applications that are received by UCAS after the deadline, which is typically 18:00 (GMT) on 15 October annually. To ensure your application is considered, please do not leave it until the last minute to apply, as you will need to allow time for your school or college to add your reference and officially submit your application.
If you applied on time but changed your mind about your university choices, we will consider your application assuming you are within the 14 day cooling off period set by UCAS and your application was submitted prior to the deadline.
When will interviews take place?
Interviews typically take place between December and February. You will be given the opportunity to choose your preferred interview date through our online booking system, and we endeavour to provide as much notice of interview dates as possible.
Where will interviews take place?
We will be completing all interviews in the 2024 admissions cycle online via zoom.
I have personal issues that I am worried could have affected my interview/exam performance. Do you consider extenuating circumstances?
Whilst we sympathise with the unfortunate situation you have experienced, in the interest of fairness to all our applicants we are unable to consider any extenuating circumstances at any stage of the admissions process.
Will you have places available through Clearing?
Although we very rarely have places available through Clearing, you are more than welcome to call us from early August to check if there are places available.
I have been given an offer but I am worried that I will not meet the academic criteria. What will happen if I don’t achieve the required grades?
We understand that applying for university and sitting exams is an incredibly stressful time. We will be unable to confirm whether we can accept your application if you do not meet the required grades until A level results day. At this point, we will know how all of our applicants have performed and the Admissions Advisory Panel will advise whether reduced grades will be considered.
While we have softened on entry requirements in the past, there is no guarantee that this will be the case.