Re: *** DENTISTRY Graduate Entry Programme 2015!!!! *** Applicants Discussion Thread

Don't mean to be a pest but can i just ask what your stats are and how you found the competition for grad entry, and where you're studying.
Also how did you find biomedicine?
(Sorry again for all the questions)

I'm just worried that if i do biomedicine and dont get a 2:1 ill be left in the lurch with nothing whereas pharmacy will at least leave me with a profession.

2:1 biomed
A-levels AAB although not relevant for many unis
GCSE's: can't remember and not relevant

680 ukcat

Competition is fierce. Everyone is a strong applicant generally.

Biomed was fun but challenging at times

Biomed gives you a profession providing you choose an accredited course.

Hey, how did you prepare for interview and what sort of quesruons did they ask....also if you mind me asking what universities did you apply to?

Questions are pretty standard. The blue mmi book off amazon will give you all the prep you need. I applied to just kcl (grad entry) and then undergrad at kcl and undergrad at kcl.

Im thinking of studying medical biology and was wondering if that's a decent course to apply with?
Also, how much extra-curricular and work experience did you have?
sorry for all the questions, its just that kcl was my dream and after my results i realised graduate entry is the only way... thanks in return

I don't think so.

Graduated 2.1 in Biomed
A-levels: BBBc (bio, chem maths, physics)
GCSE: 5 As, 6 Bs

Preparing for UKCAT

First time applying for dentistry

hi there, I'm looking to apply for grad dentistry this year, could you help plz?

Hi there,

I'm a graduate entry dentistry student at KCL. I got on through the 4 year course which allows you to skip 1st year and join straight into 2nd year. This is only possible if your undergrad degree is relevant enough. At A level I got BBDb, I got a high 2.1 in Chemistry with Biochemistry BSc and also did a 1 year MSc for which i got a distinction which I hadn't finished until I'd already started Dentistry so the grade wasn't taken into account. I got 667 UKCAT. I also had an offer form QMUL.

Some people say you have to have at least a 700 UKCAT to get into KCL but I know so many people who have got in either the undergrad or grad way with scores form 620 up. Also KCL are very interested in you being well rounded and NOT BORING. They are so bored of people with perfect grades. They get them all the time, but dentistry is not just book-smarts, so really try to convey the variety of of your experience and why they're helpful for dentistry.

7 of the 30 people who got on to the graduate course were already biomed students from KCL if that helps.

If you want to get into UCLan, you have to have done something in the life sciences- they didn't consider my degree relevant enough- so biomed, physiology, biochem degrees are the best.

Hope this helps!

Yes unfortunately you would need three A's minimum at A - Level if you wish to enter at undergraduate level. There are only four universities that do a four year graduate dentistry course. KCL and Aberdeen offer this, you need the Ukcat. Aberdean have an average of around 620 for admissions but KCL have been known to have a lot of candidates with high UKcat scores. However they have assured me they have never put in place a cut off tariff. They do not look at your A - Levels. Liverpool and UClan also do a 4 year course. However this is where studying Bio Med comes In handy. Both universities require you to fill out a prior knowledge form and Uclan require you to take a test (In November) I have attached the link with the form on it http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/bds_dentistry_graduate_entry.php. Liverpool requires ABB at A - Levels Including Chemistry and Biology ( so that's something to think about ) and UClan require CCC at A - Level.

I would suggest doing BioMed and specialising in modules in anatomy and microbiology. This will make you much more attractive to universities. And especially for UClan it will make the test much easier.

Remember 5 year courses are not funded as a second degree so unless you have a lot of cash you will need to apply for the four year courses. Hope this helps. I am happy to answer any questions you have

If you wana make it easier for yourself do a Biomed at one of the universities that offers the entry level dentistry courses. Like KCLgP
pep said 7 out of 30 students on the KCL course came from KCL undergraduate. Also that Biology course looks good (containing physiology ect ) but what you have to take into account is most people do get in with BioMed.

We have a Medical science course at Exeter too and I do Biological and Medicinal chemistry. I would of found it a lot easier to get into dentistry if I did there course rather than mine.

Just something to think about. If you like the courses at Liverpool and UClan aim for them, you will probably have some interaction with med school lectureures so you can ask them directly how to apply ect

Yes unfortunately you would need three A's minimum at A - Level if you wish to enter at undergraduate level. There are only four universities that do a four year graduate dentistry course. KCL and Aberdeen offer this, you need the Ukcat. Aberdean have an average of around 620 for admissions but KCL have been known to have a lot of candidates with high UKcat scores. However they have assured me they have never put in place a cut off tariff. They do not look at your A - Levels. Liverpool and UClan also do a 4 year course. However this is where studying Bio Med comes In handy. Both universities require you to fill out a prior knowledge form and Uclan require you to take a test (In November) I have attached the link with the form on it http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/bds_dentistry_graduate_entry.php. Liverpool requires ABB at A - Levels Including Chemistry and Biology ( so that's something to think about ) and UClan require CCC at A - Level.

I would suggest doing BioMed and specialising in modules in anatomy and microbiology. This will make you much more attractive to universities. And especially for UClan it will make the test much easier.

Remember 5 year courses are not funded as a second degree so unless you have a lot of cash you will need to apply for the four year courses. Hope this helps. I am happy to answer any questions you have

Do you know whether the questions for the UCLAN entrance exam are all MCQ? And any clue how long the exam is? How many questions etc? Aaargh I feel so lost..

No I do not. However I do not think you should worry about that till a bit later. First you have to get on your degree, do your degree, get a 2:1 or 1st, and get accepted into UClan. I am sure by that time if you choose the right modules your knowlage will be fine.

It was tested on the knowlage required in that prior requisite form I sent you. So like DNA, anatomy self/non self body recognition. Just general stuff.

Hey JohnDeMetz, I am that far already I am currently in my final year at uni, predicted a 2.1 in biomedical sciences. I received an email yesterday from uclan, regarding the entrance exam invitation (yayie!!).. It's on the 20th november, but I feel really confused and nervous

So the exam is mainly DNA and anatomy focused you say? How did you find the exam, was it difficult?


Oh BTW.. "It was tested on the knowlage required in that prior requisite form I sent you." I did not receive a form.. but do you mean the VPL form on the UCLan BDS website?