Plymouth Dentistry: Entry Requirements & UCAT Cutoff (2027 Entry)
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Plymouth Dentistry at a glance
Entry requirements
Selection · how they rank for interview
All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked purely by UCAT total for interview.
2026 thresholds Home 2120
Full requirements, with sources
A-Levels
GCSE
UCAT
- Your SJT band isn't used at any stage.
Age
- You must be 18 or over at the start of the course.1
Resits & reapplying
- A-Levels and equivalents must be completed within five years of the start of the application cycle - older qualifications mean the GAMSAT route instead.1
- Resits are accepted if you got ABB first time, with everything completed within three years of study.1
- Applicants who have academically failed a previous dental degree or had Fitness to Practise proceedings cannot be considered.1
- Transfers are not accepted from any other university - only internal Plymouth stage-one transfers.1
Selection & shortlisting
- All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked purely by UCAT total - the personal statement, work experience and reference aren't scored.1
- The 2026 threshold was 2120 - our estimate for next cycle is ~2160.
- On the GAMSAT route, the 2025 thresholds were 53 overall (sections 46 / 45 / 56) - our estimate for next cycle is ~58.
Contextual eligibility
View policy- Who qualifies
You count as contextual here if at least 3 of these apply:
State (non-fee-paying) schoolBelow-average school (post-16)UCAT bursary recipientEMA / 16-19 bursaryFree School MealsPeninsula PathwaysAny one of these
POLAR4 quintile 1POLAR4 quintile 2Any one of these
IMD quintile 1IMD quintile 2IMD quintile 3IMD quintile 4Any one of these
Care-experienced (any time in care)Care leaver (13+ weeks, spanning age 16)Any one of these
RefugeeSeeking asylum- What it changes
The 2026 contextual threshold was 2100 (vs 2120 standard).
Interview & decision
- MMIs, December to February - you book your own date.1
- Offers are decided on interview performance alone.1
- Deferred entry is welcomed - indicate it on your UCAS application.2
- Contextual markers can be applied at interview if you completed the Peninsula Pathways programme or live in a South-West postcode (EX, PL, TR, TQ or TA).1
Conditional offer
- Conditional offer: A*AA - AAB - including grade A in Biology and grade A in a second science. AAB offers are for Widening Access applicants.1
Plymouth admissions email: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT score do you need for Dentistry at Plymouth?
In the 2026 cycle, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview (home applicants) was 2120. Your SJT band isn't used at any stage. 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 Plymouth Dentistry?
You must be taking Biology and a second science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology, both at grade A. The third A-Level can be any subject except General Studies.
What are the GCSE requirements for Plymouth Dentistry?
Minimum grade 4/C in English Language, Maths and two sciences - either Double Award Science or two from Chemistry, Biology and Physics. 7 GCSE passes at grade 4/C or above, minimum.
How does Plymouth decide who gets a Dentistry interview?
All applicants who meet the minimum requirements are ranked purely by UCAT total - the personal statement, work experience and reference aren't scored. The 2026 threshold was 2120 - our estimate for next cycle is ~2160.
What is the Dentistry interview like at Plymouth?
MMIs, December to February - you book your own date. Offers are decided on interview performance alone.
Sources
Admissions policies change - always confirm with Plymouth before finalising your UCAS choices.