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Reply 580

umarr

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what was ur BMAT score?

Reply 581

urteeththo

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Original post by johnsmith34

Hi guys I've got 8A*s, 2As and a C at GCSE, 4As at AS level and I'm predicted 4A*s, done 2 weeks of normal dental work experience.

Pro: I've done maxfax every other thursday for like 6 months and also done three days at a maxfax lab. Done volunteering for 9 months at hospice and also mentored 6-8 year olds for over a year.

Con: got 675 avg in ukcat and band 2. BUT I got 460 in abstract reasoning.

Want to go to newcastle, what do you think, which unis should i apply to for dentistry?

cardiff, newcastle,birmingham should be ok
avoid plymouth, they have section cut offs

Reply 582

urteeththo

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Original post by johnsmith34

Cheers mate! Hey how do you know this btw , what knowledge do you base this advice on? Because I was thinking Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol, is that okay? Or is Cardiff better than Birmingham? And would you say my chances of Kings College are low even though predicted grades and As levels are high ? Thanks again

ive been following last years thread since it started, i remember the people that got offers and their stats and which unis they got offers at, they used to discuss things like this too
and yeah thats fine, you have to sit the BMAT for leeds so make sure you are entered tomorrow or friday because friday is the deadline (speak to your head of sixth form)
and kcl in my opinion is probably the most competitive, its annoying because they look at everything AS, pred grades, ukcat, reference and PS. so you could go wrong on any one of them and they'd reject you whereas bristol look at just your personal statement *provided u meet the entry reqs) so if you make that really good youre more likely to get an interview if u get what i mean

Reply 583

urteeththo

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Original post by johnsmith34

Cheers mate! Hey how do you know this btw , what knowledge do you base this advice on? Because I was thinking Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol, is that okay? Or is Cardiff better than Birmingham? And would you say my chances of Kings College are low even though predicted grades and As levels are high ? Thanks again

bimingham have a brand new university dental hospital, cardiff is equally as good - so either, look into it :smile:

Reply 584

Mcr98

Does anyone know how competitive Sheffield is compared to the other unis? Do they look at UKcat as a significant part of the process? Have they got a cutoff for it?

Reply 585

eshdentist

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Original post by spv

Would you apply to Kings with a 687.5? Or, would I even have a decent chance anywhere?

Depending on the average for the years cohort yes. I got in with 680 for both grad entry and undergrad entry. But last years average was v low.

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Reply 586

-A*-

Advice would be appreciated :smile:

I sat my UKCAT yesterday, I've been hoping to apply to Barts and KCL as a graduate having got a 1st in a humanities subject. Both KCL and Barts said they wanted a good UKCAT score and for me to get BB in AS Chem and Bio this year.

Considering I got 665 yesterday :frown:

do I stand a chance? I completely flopped decision analysis and got 550, usually I get 850!

I'm predicted AA for the two AS they want me to take, have done lots of work experience, my reference is pretty good, got band 1 in situation judgment, and as mentioned above have a 1st class honours degree and am doing an MA this year. Would any of that compensate for the bad UKCAT score?

If it's not realistic for me to look at Barts and KCL, what would be my next best realistic option considering I want to stay in or as close to London as possible.

Reply 587

goldenshades

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Original post by eshdentist

Your ukcat is absolutely fine for kings. If you don't mind the cost of living in London then apply. It's a great/if not the best school (although I'm bias as I'm a kcl student lol)

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lol thanks! Do you know if Newcastle or Dundee place a lot of emphasis on UKCAT scores by any chance?

Reply 588

umarr

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How should I revise for the BMAT exam?
And is anyone here applying to Leeds for dentistry?

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Reply 589

eshdentist

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Original post by goldenshades

lol thanks! Do you know if Newcastle or Dundee place a lot of emphasis on UKCAT scores by any chance?

Afraid I don't know about those unis. I only applied to kcl and barts

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Reply 590

MAnnaMM

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Original post by goldenshades

lol thanks! Do you know if Newcastle or Dundee place a lot of emphasis on UKCAT scores by any chance?

Newcastle puts a lot of emphasis on it, don't know about Dundee :smile:

Reply 591

umarr

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Which dentistry unis accept a level resits under mitigating circumstances?

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Reply 592

m3gangrace

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ahhh ok I see! all the best getting in there 😊 I will do, thank you!

Original post by Dioooooon

I'm not entirely sure, haven't really looked into many other universities as Cardiff is my main university of interest :tongue:

could always check the websites and call up the admissions offices? :smile:

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Reply 593

preetg97

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Original post by umarr

Which dentistry unis accept a level resits under mitigating circumstances?

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Well when I emailed around Manchester and Plymouth said they allow resits. All the other units I got in touch with said they would allow resits as long as you can provide sufficient evidence of mitigating circumstances.

Reply 594

amedey97

Hey, I got 7A*s, 3As and a B at GCSE. I'm studying biology chemistry and maths at a2. I'm predicted A*AB and I'm not sure whether or not the grades will get me in. I've done 5 weeks work experience in different dental settings and got 655 and Band 2 on my UKCAT test. Any advice or guidance? And do you think I'll get in anywhere?😁 or anywhere not to apply to

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Reply 595

umarr

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Original post by PikaNing

Is it okay applying to to Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow and Birmingham with these ukcat scores?

Verbal Reasoning - 540
Quantitative Reasoning - 740
Abstract Reasoning - 700
Decision Analysis - 640
Situational Judgement - Band 2

I feel I didn't do so well an am worried it'll affect my application..

From what I've heard from everyone else on here Newcastle place a lot of emphasis on the UKCAT

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Reply 596

m3gangrace

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Hi guys, would it be better to apply to Manchester, Liverpool or Cardiff with my stats (need to pick 2)
GCSEs: A*A*A*A*AAAABB AS: AAAB
predicted A2: A*AA UKCAT: 637.5 band 2 work experience: 2 weeks GDP and 2 days ortho. Also have quite a lot of volunteering but not in a care home, grade 7 piano and grade 6 violin
Really stuck, internal deadline is tomorrow! Thanks

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Reply 597

umarr

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Original post by preetg97

Well when I emailed around Manchester and Plymouth said they allow resits. All the other units I got in touch with said they would allow resits as long as you can provide sufficient evidence of mitigating circumstances.