Dundee Dentistry: Entry Requirements & UCAT Cutoff (2027 Entry)
Last cycle
Dundee Dentistry at a glance
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.
Full requirements, with sources
GCSE
UCAT
- Your SJT band isn't used in the initial selection for interview.3
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the minimum requirements are ranked on academic achievement (including predicted grades) and UCAT - the weighting is unpublished.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
View policy- 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 & decision
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.