Got a 5 in english language, can I not to dentistry in England

Fitness X Study

The rest of my grades r good as u will see on my profile

Reply 1

TensorTympani

If you meet the requirements that your uni has for A levels then you can do the course.

Reply 2

Fitness X Study

Original post by TensorTympani

If you meet the requirements that your uni has for A levels then you can do the course.

so GCSE's dont matter?

Reply 3

Dr..D

Yes you can apply with a 5. So many universities need a 6 but some of them will be fine with a 5. You should check the entry requirements of dentistry on each university’s website.

Reply 4

Fitness X Study

@TensorTympani @Dr..D just checked all their websites and I can only apply to: Leeds, sheffield, newcastle, bristol, glasgow and plymouth

thanks for the help guys

also: check out my gyg guys https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5752632

Reply 5

TensorTympani

Original post by Fitness X Study

so GCSE's dont matter?

They only effect your application for Sixth Form or college.

(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 6

Fitness X Study

Original post by TensorTympani

They only effect your application Sixth Form or college.

wow how do you know all this?

Reply 7

username2871748

If a 5 is a C at GCSE, then it is fine. You will get accepted if they like your application. And get the grades.

Reply 8

Dr..D

Original post by Fitness X Study

U can also retake ur English language GCSE exam again in next November or something and so u can apply with a predicted grade in gcse English and they will still consider you

Reply 9

Fitness X Study

Original post by kurro

If a 5 is a C at GCSE, then it is fine. You will get accepted if they like your application. And get the grades.

thanks my personal statement will be very good because I do a lot

Reply 10

Fitness X Study

Original post by Dr..D

U can also retake ur English language GCSE exam again in next November or something and so u can apply with a predicted grade in gcse English and they will still consider you

dont want to resit and they dont value it and they ask why u resat
english just isnt my thing

Reply 11

Tayabah_

Original post by TensorTympani

They only effect your application Sixth Form or college.

completely disagree with this. depends on the course. dentistry is very competitive. yes some unis will be more lenient, but GCSE are important when applying to uni courses, definitely.

Reply 12

Fitness X Study

Original post by Tayabah_

completely disagree with this. depends on the course. dentistry is very competitive. yes some unis will be more lenient, but GCSE are important when applying to uni courses, definitely.

True, I have very good gcse’s, it’s just English lang which is a subject completely different to dentistry so why do they even care. U can see my grades on my profile

Reply 13

Tayabah_

Original post by Fitness X Study

True, I have very good gcse’s, it’s just English lang which is a subject completely different to dentistry so why do they even care. U can see my grades on my profile

do lots of experience, get great a level grades, and you should be fine when applying. Ring or email the unis to be safe tho

Reply 14

Fitness X Study

Original post by Tayabah_

do lots of experience, get great a level grades, and you should be fine when applying. Ring or email the unis to be safe tho

just called Leeds they said would be fine for this year but next year isn't confirmed like it could change

Reply 15

Tayabah_

Original post by Fitness X Study

just called Leeds they said would be fine for this year but next year isn't confirmed like it could change

honest advice,
grades make up a lot of the medicine and dentistry applications since it's so competitive. this year focus on you content, get good grades and good predictions
closer to application ring up , like September, but do research of where you'd like to go in summer.
don't worry so much just yet x