Manchester Dentistry UCAT Cut Off & Entry Requirements (2027 Entry)
Full requirements, with sources
Entry requirements
A-Levels
GCSE
- GCSE short courses aren't accepted.1
- At least grade 6 (B) in English Language, Maths and two science subjects - Dual Award Science needs 66 (BB). English Literature can't stand in for English Language.1
- Seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above in total.1
- One Level 2 BTEC at Distinction or above can stand in for one GCSE (short courses aren't accepted).1
UCAT
- SJT Band 3 or 4 is an automatic rejection.2
Age
- You must be at least 17 when the course starts.3
Resits & reapplying
- Only one of Year 12 or 13 may be resat; a lower resit grade replaces the original. Year 13 resitters need B in each subject first time, and the resit offer is A*AA.1
- GCSE resits are permitted - list pending resits on your UCAS form; a lower resit grade replaces the original.1
- After two consecutive unsuccessful applications, a third isn't considered. Reapplicants must retake the UCAT and show what's changed.1
- You're not considered if you've started a clinical programme elsewhere.1
- Transfers from other institutions aren't considered.1
How Manchester selects for interview
Selection & shortlisting
- All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked by total UCAT score - above the year's threshold you're automatically invited to interview; sub-test scores may also be considered.2
- International applicants are assessed separately for four places.3
- The personal statement is used and can be reviewed at any stage - a UCAS similarity flag means automatic rejection.4
- Work experience counts - ideally working, volunteering or observing in healthcare, particularly general dental practice; confirmation may be requested.3
- The 2026 threshold was 2200 for standard applicants, 2100 for WP+ contextual.5
- Below the threshold you aren't rejected - Manchester reviews holistically, which our rating doesn't model.
Contextual eligibilityView policy
You count as contextual here only if all of these apply:
Any one of these
Any one of these
What it changes: The 2026 threshold for contextual (WP+) applicants was 2100.
Interview & offer
Interview & decision
Conditional offer
- Conditional offer: AAA first attempt, or A*AA if resitting (A* in Chemistry or Biology). Predicted grades are not considered at any stage of selection - the grades are a condition of the offer only. Critical Thinking, Citizenship, EPQ, Key Skills and General Studies don't count.1
Manchester admissions email: ug.dentistry@manchester.ac.uk
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT score do you need for Dentistry at Manchester?
In the 2026 cycle, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview (home applicants) was 2200. SJT Band 3 or 4 is an automatic 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 Manchester Dentistry?
You must be taking Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology plus a third subject. Very similar subject combinations aren't accepted - e.g. Biology with Human Biology, or Maths with Further Maths.
What are the GCSE requirements for Manchester Dentistry?
GCSE short courses aren't accepted. At least grade 6 (B) in English Language, Maths and two science subjects - Dual Award Science needs 66 (BB). English Literature can't stand in for English Language.
How does Manchester decide who gets a Dentistry interview?
All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked by total UCAT score - above the year's threshold you're automatically invited to interview; sub-test scores may also be considered. International applicants are assessed separately for four places.
What is the Dentistry interview like at Manchester?
Five-station MMI, 7 minutes each, in person (overseas via Zoom) - work experience, motivation, teamwork, hobbies and ethics. No written component. Offers rest on interview performance alone.
Sources
Admissions policies change - always confirm with Manchester before finalising your UCAS choices.
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