UCLAN Dentistry 2024 Entry

Have they let us know how the UKAT will be used for ranking or even its weighting?

I was wondering this too, on the website it says it'll be used to rank applicants before interview but i don't know if it's in collaboration with ps, academics or anything I'm hoping there's no cut off too since it's the first year they should be more generous I'm not sure a lot of people will apply

Have they let us know how the UKAT will be used for ranking or even its weighting?

Hi there @Dent.H,

The UCAT score will be used to determine who gets an interview from the applications we receive.

The selection process is:

-Academic grades (available on website)
-UCAT (Top scoring candidates invited for MMI)
-MMI
-Offer based on MMI score

Each stage is a hurdle so there is no weighting. We do re-check academic grades are achieved for any candidate that has predicted grades.

I hope this helps,
Sarah

Hi there @Dent.H,

The UCAT score will be used to determine who gets an interview from the applications we receive.

The selection process is:

-Academic grades (available on website)
-UCAT (Top scoring candidates invited for MMI)
-MMI
-Offer based on MMI score

Each stage is a hurdle so there is no weighting. We do re-check academic grades are achieved for any candidate that has predicted grades.

I hope this helps,
Sarah

Hi,

So they don't take in to consideration the personal statement anymore?

this is what the bds uclan website says, i think the three categories are what is scored for ps

Applicants must hold a good honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a medical science or health related degree from a UK university. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree is a five year programme in the UK.

Applicants to our four year graduate entry pathway must demonstrate that their prior formal qualifications have covered relevant biomedical subjects. This will allow for direct entry into year 2.

All applicants will be required to complete a Verification of Prior Learning document.

Once academic requirements have been checked, we will carefully consider all aspects of the remaining application and score your form objectively, based upon three categories:

Practical experience and knowledge of career implications
Knowledge of core qualities required of a dentist and candidates’ personal qualities relating to this including team work
Practical skills
The highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

All applicants for 2024 entry onwards are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) before you apply. Your UCAT score will be utilised to rank your application prior to interview.

ah so its probs in combination it kinda sounds like. which i dont mind tbh.

Hi there @Dent.H,

The UCAT score will be used to determine who gets an interview from the applications we receive.

The selection process is:

-Academic grades (available on website)
-UCAT (Top scoring candidates invited for MMI)
-MMI
-Offer based on MMI score

Each stage is a hurdle so there is no weighting. We do re-check academic grades are achieved for any candidate that has predicted grades.

I hope this helps,
Sarah

Hi, does uclan take gcse's/Alevels into consideration if you're applying as a graduate?

Hi, does uclan take gcse's/Alevels into consideration if you're applying as a graduate?

Hi there @cakePOP1122,

Yes we do, here are the entry requirements for our BDS Dental Surgery course:

- 2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline
- 3 A Levels at Grade C or above at least 2 must be from Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics. General Studies is not counted towards A Level entry
- GCSEs: English and Maths at Grade B
- An academic reference
- A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course

You can see the full entry requirements for this course here.

Best wishes,
Sarah

Hi!

Do you have any idea how UCAT will be used , I know what the website says is it’ll be utilised but in what sense? is there a percentage break down or a score associated. also what’s the breakdown of scoring across all the components of the application for interview

Hi there @cakePOP1122,

Yes we do, here are the entry requirements for our BDS Dental Surgery course:

- 2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline
- 3 A Levels at Grade C or above at least 2 must be from Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics. General Studies is not counted towards A Level entry
- GCSEs: English and Maths at Grade B
- An academic reference
- A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course

You can see the full entry requirements for this course here.

Best wishes,
Sarah

Hi guys, for the verification of prior learning document, how much are we expected to write, as I don't want to waffle.

I assume it's just the one module for each question/section if a uclan ambassador can confirm that would be great