North Wales Dentistry Scheme at Cardiff University: eligibility, deadline and what it gives you
The North Wales Dentistry Scheme is a widening participation programme for school students in north Wales who want to study dentistry, supported by the Welsh Government and recognised in Cardiff School of Dentistry's admissions policy. It is delivered through north Wales schools and outreach rather than a public application, and Cardiff receives the list of participants each year. Students who take part in the year they apply and meet the minimum entry requirements get a guaranteed interview for Cardiff's BDS.
- Closes
- Not published
- For
- Year 12 to 13 students, dentistry
- Where
- Wales
- Gives you
- Guaranteed interview
What you get
Completing North Wales Dentistry Scheme gives you a guaranteed interview for dentistry at Cardiff University.
- Guaranteed MMI for Cardiff Dentistry (A200)
- No grade reduction: the offer stays AAA including Biology and Chemistry
- Cardiff receives the participant list, so there is nothing to declare on UCAS
To get it, you must
- Take part in the year you apply and meet the minimum entry requirements
- Sit the UCAT between July and October, with a satisfactory personal statement and reference
Who can apply
You need to
- Attend a state school in north Wales
- Join through your school in north Wales; Cardiff does not publish the criteria, and its widening participation criteria may also apply
- Have GCSE English Language at 6 and AA/77 in Double Science or Biology and Chemistry, plus five others
- Be studying Biology and Chemistry A-level, on track for AAA
There are no contextual criteria: anyone who meets the requirements above can apply.
Dates
- Applications open
- Not published, school-based
- Applications close
- Not published
- Programme runs
- Delivered through north Wales schools during Year 12 and 13; dates not published
- Apply to university
- UCAS deadline 15 October 2027 for 2028 entry
How to apply
Apply through the Cardiff Dentistry admissions information page. It is run by Cardiff School of Dentistry with north Wales partners; the operator is not published. Questions go to dentalcentralenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk.
Frequently asked questions
Does North Wales Dentistry Scheme guarantee an interview?
Yes, if you complete the programme and meet its academic conditions. Guaranteed MMI for Cardiff Dentistry (A200).
Who is eligible for North Wales Dentistry Scheme?
Attend a state school in north Wales. You need to join through your school in north Wales; Cardiff does not publish the criteria, and its widening participation criteria may also apply, have GCSE English Language at 6 and AA/77 in Double Science or Biology and Chemistry, plus five others, be studying Biology and Chemistry A-level, on track for AAA.
When is the North Wales Dentistry Scheme deadline?
This cycle's closing date has not been published. Not published. Applications not published, school-based.
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