Bristol Dentistry: Entry Requirements & UCAT Cutoff (2027 Entry)
Last cycle
Bristol Dentistry at a glance
Entry requirements
Selection · how they rank for interview
All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked by UCAT total (excluding the SJT) for interview - nothing else is scored.
12026 thresholds Home 2340
Interview & offer
Full requirements, with sources
A-Levels
- You must be taking Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths, predicted AAA. Biology can't pair with Zoology or Botany.1
- The Chemistry A-Level and GCSE Maths/English requirements are never waived - if your achieved grades miss them, you must be resitting (or taking another suitable qualification).2
GCSE
- You need at least grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths and grade 4 (C) in GCSE English.1
UCAT
- Your SJT band isn't used - no band leads to rejection.1
Resits & reapplying
- Resits are permitted, with no cap on attempts.2
- Mature applicants must show evidence of study and examinations within the last 5 years.2
- Reapplying is fine - earlier interview performance isn't considered.2
- Transfers aren't accepted.2
- A previous required withdrawal from a dental course elsewhere may block your place - decided case-by-case.2
Selection & shortlisting
- All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked by total UCAT score excluding the SJT - nothing else is scored - and interview places go from the top down.1
- The 2026 Home threshold was 2340 - our estimate for next cycle is ~2350.1
- Home and international applicants are ranked separately, with fixed interview quotas for each.
- Work experience isn't required or scored - Bristol suggests around two weeks, and you may be asked to reflect on it at interview.1
- The personal statement and reference aren't scored - the statement is only read to split UCAT ties at the offer stage.2
Contextual eligibility
View policy- Who qualifies
You count as contextual here if any one of these applies:
Below-average school (GCSE)Below-average school (post-16)IMD quintile 1IMD quintile 2Free School MealsCare-experienced (any time in care)Other recognised WP / access scheme
Interview & decision
- A formal online Structured Interview on Zoom - around 45-60 minutes with four assessors.3
- All interviewed applicants are selected on interview performance alone - UCAT is only the tie-breaker between identical scores.2
- Deferred entry is accepted.2
- Two tasks prepared in advance: a 3D dried-pasta model (a habitat representing your personality) and a 5-minute presentation on a controversial dental topic (up to 3 slides).3
- You must be available for interview between November and April.1
- If you narrowly miss your offer, you're reviewed as a near-miss candidate in August once A-Level results are out.2
Conditional offer
- Conditional offer: AAA - including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths.1
Bristol admissions email: choosebristol-ug@bristol.ac.uk
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT score do you need for Dentistry at Bristol?
In the 2026 cycle, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview (home applicants) was 2340. Your SJT band isn't used - no band leads to rejection. Thresholds move with each year's applicant pool - use our free university selector to see where your score is competitive.
What A-Levels do you need for Bristol Dentistry?
You must be taking Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths, predicted AAA. Biology can't pair with Zoology or Botany. The Chemistry A-Level and GCSE Maths/English requirements are never waived - if your achieved grades miss them, you must be resitting (or taking another suitable qualification).
What are the GCSE requirements for Bristol Dentistry?
You need at least grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths and grade 4 (C) in GCSE English.
How does Bristol decide who gets a Dentistry interview?
All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked by total UCAT score excluding the SJT - nothing else is scored - and interview places go from the top down. The 2026 Home threshold was 2340 - our estimate for next cycle is ~2350.
What is the Dentistry interview like at Bristol?
A formal online Structured Interview on Zoom - around 45-60 minutes with four assessors. All interviewed applicants are selected on interview performance alone - UCAT is only the tie-breaker between identical scores.
Sources
Admissions policies change - always confirm with Bristol before finalising your UCAS choices.