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Dundee Dentistry: Entry Requirements & UCAT Cutoff (2027 Entry)

Last cycle

204
Applications
2023 entry
149
Interviewed
73% of applicants
2023 entry
71
Offers
48% of interviewed
2023 entry
1890*
Avg UCAT
of interviewed
2023 entry
* Converted from previous 3600 scale

Dundee Dentistry at a glance

Entry requirements

A-Level· standard1
AAA
Biology & Chemistry
GCSE1
6English & Maths
UCAT3
Band 4 OK

Selection · how they rank for interview

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked on academic record (including predicted grades) and UCAT together - Dundee doesn't publish the weighting.

Thresholds Home 89/143

Our 143-point model is an estimate - GCSEs, which Dundee also weighs, aren't scored.

A-Levels 57%UCAT 43%

Interview & offer

Interview4

MMI in person.

Offer2

After interview, offers are decided on interview performance alone.

Standard offerAAA

Full requirements, with sources

Entry requirements

A-Levels

  • You must be taking Biology and Chemistry.1
  • General Studies isn't accepted.2

GCSE

  • You need GCSE English and Mathematics at grade B/6.1
  • Your wider GCSE achievement is also taken into account.2

UCAT

  • Your SJT band isn't used in the initial selection for interview.3

Resits & reapplying

  • Resits are not accepted - Highers and A-Levels must be achieved in one sitting, within a single year.2
  • You must have studied within the 3 years before entry - a degree, master's, PhD, any SCQF Level 6 qualification (24+ credits) or a 30-credit OU module counts.2
How Dundee selects for interview

Selection & shortlisting

  • All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked on academic achievement (including predicted grades) and UCAT - the weighting is unpublished. Our model: best three A-Levels (up to 78) plus UCAT percentile band (up to 60), out of 143.
  • Our 143-point model is an estimate - GCSEs, which Dundee also weighs, aren't scored.
  • In 2023 interviewees' UCATs ranged 1455-2400, averaging 1925 (converted to the 2700 scale) - our estimate is ~89 out of 143 for a realistic chance of an interview.3
  • Your personal statement isn't used to select for interview - it may come up at the interview itself.1

Contextual eligibility

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Who qualifies

You count as contextual here if any one of these applies:

SIMD quintile (Scotland) 1Free School MealsYoung / adult carerCare-experienced (any time in care)Estranged from familyRefugeeSeeking asylum
What it changes

Contextual applicants who meet the entry requirements are normally invited to interview.

Interview & offer

Interview & decision

  • In-person MMI - 7 stations (questions, dilemmas, a role-play) over about 60 minutes, December to January - assessing thinking, values and integrity, communication and teamwork.4
  • Offers are decided on interview performance.2
  • Decisions arrive on UCAS by the end of March.4

Conditional offer

  • Conditional offer: AAA including Biology and Chemistry.1

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Frequently asked questions

What UCAT score do you need for Dentistry at Dundee?

In the 2023 cycle, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview (home applicants) was 1480 (converted from the old 4-section scale). Your SJT band isn't used in the initial selection for interview. 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 Dundee Dentistry?

You must be taking Biology and Chemistry. General Studies isn't accepted.

What are the GCSE requirements for Dundee Dentistry?

You need GCSE English and Mathematics at grade B/6. Your wider GCSE achievement is also taken into account.

How does Dundee decide who gets a Dentistry interview?

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked on academic achievement (including predicted grades) and UCAT - the weighting is unpublished. Our model: best three A-Levels (up to 78) plus UCAT percentile band (up to 60), out of 143. Our 143-point model is an estimate - GCSEs, which Dundee also weighs, aren't scored.

What is the Dentistry interview like at Dundee?

In-person MMI - 7 stations (questions, dilemmas, a role-play) over about 60 minutes, December to January - assessing thinking, values and integrity, communication and teamwork. Offers are decided on interview performance.

Sources

Admissions policies change - always confirm with Dundee before finalising your UCAS choices.

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