Official Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Oral Health Science) 2024 Entry Thread

Original post by charann2000

I've got a deferred place for Birmingham next year! When I went for my interviews at Birmingham and Newcastle they were both mixed with school leavers and mature students - I'm going to be a mature student (24 at start of course).

If anyone has any q's about Birmingham/Newcastle or Kings interview/application process from last year let me know as I somehow(?!) managed to get offers at all 3 :smile:

What were the questions like for Birmingham ?

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charann2000

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Original post by Liv Stadden

What were the questions like for Birmingham ?

Im certain the questions will change for this one was more of an MMI - some pretty random things tbh, would try and get confident on thinking on your feet! Don't second guess yourself just go with your gut.
It was not just about DHT, just ensure you are verbalising your thought process even what could seem like a thoughtless question.
Think this was my favourite interview!

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luvhmuni

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Original post by charann2000

I've got a deferred place for Birmingham next year! When I went for my interviews at Birmingham and Newcastle they were both mixed with school leavers and mature students - I'm going to be a mature student (24 at start of course).

If anyone has any q's about Birmingham/Newcastle or Kings interview/application process from last year let me know as I somehow(?!) managed to get offers at all 3 :smile:

how was the kings interview like and was there any specific questions they asked?

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Bloomaimz

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Original post by Ruby2011

Hey where is everyone applying to? Has anyone sent their applications already?

Hey! Sent off my application to Essex uni in September and I’ve just got the email for an interview !! Fingers crossed ! Have you applied yet? X

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a—khan

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Original post by charann2000

I've got a deferred place for Birmingham next year! When I went for my interviews at Birmingham and Newcastle they were both mixed with school leavers and mature students - I'm going to be a mature student (24 at start of course).

If anyone has any q's about Birmingham/Newcastle or Kings interview/application process from last year let me know as I somehow(?!) managed to get offers at all 3 :smile:

hii , what kind of questions did they ask for king’s ? x

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user5783

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what kind of interviews are done at kcl and qmul?

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lifeoftheparty

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wait have ppl gotten interviews at kings for dht? x

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user5783

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Original post by lifeoftheparty

wait have ppl gotten interviews at kings for dht? x

not yet. you?

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lifeoftheparty

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Original post by user5783

not yet. you?

neither, when do ppl start hearing?

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charann2000

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Original post by luvhmuni

how was the kings interview like and was there any specific questions they asked?

Kings was online last year so a bit different to the others, there were 2 dental specific sections and then 2 that were more tailored to your application and outside of your dental ‘life’
Was another one where you had the opportunity to just talk about your thought process and ideas before they moved to the next question!

Reply 70

catie1234_9

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Original post by soonadentist

Is the submission deadline jan 31st? I aim to be ready to apply beginning of january

My school has advised to apply by December. But check on UCAS the deadlines for each University as they are all different.

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milliew22301

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Original post by Tmorg

Hi, is anyone applying with an access course and a trainee dental nurse?
Thanks

yes both

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mayaa130

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Original post by Kayyy30

The reason is due to finances, I live rlly far and the train ticket is around £200 which I can’t afford. Why do you think the chance of getting in higher in person as opposed to online?

chances aren’t higher if you go in person, i had an online interview last year and got an unconditional offer

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Kayyy30

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Original post by mayaa130

chances aren’t higher if you go in person, i had an online interview last year and got an unconditional offer

Ahh that’s good to hear, lol. I have my interview online next Tuesday and I’m so nervous!
How did you find your interview last year? x

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hadjerhms

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omg just submitted my application! applied with predicted grades ABB (bio, chem and psych) to kcl, bristol, brum, plymouth and leeds :smile:

how long after applying have people started to receive interviews?

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mayaa130

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Original post by Kayyy30

Ahh that’s good to hear, lol. I have my interview online next Tuesday and I’m so nervous!
How did you find your interview last year? x

it was good, they ask you about scope of practice, examples of resilience, empathy, care and compassion, what skills and qualities you have that make you ideal etc

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Kayyy30

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Original post by mayaa130

it was good, they ask you about scope of practice, examples of resilience, empathy, care and compassion, what skills and qualities you have that make you ideal etc

Omg thanks a bunch! So it’s general interview questions, that’s a relief xD.
Someone else had told me that they asked really weird scenario based questions like what would you do if you saw a bunch of teenage boys laughing at a girl who had her skirt tucked into her shirt or something weird like that lol.

Also Did you end up going Teesside then? ◡̈

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mayaa130

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Original post by Kayyy30

Omg thanks a bunch! So it’s general interview questions, that’s a relief xD.
Someone else had told me that they asked really weird scenario based questions like what would you do if you saw a bunch of teenage boys laughing at a girl who had her skirt tucked into her shirt or something weird like that lol.

Also Did you end up going Teesside then? ◡̈

they could ask a scenario question, but i wouldn’t worry too much since it’ll probably be common sense to figure out what kind of answer they want
and no, teesside was my insurance choice i got into my firm so i ended up there instead