Dentistry without A-level Biology?

Do you think maybe coming back to dentistry later as a graduate would be more suited for me? Or does it become even more competitive? I'm really adamant on this but was a bit too careless with my a-level options...

You shouldn’t do a degree with the aim of doing post grad medicine/dentistry, it is way more competitive, it’ll cost more and take up a lot of time.
As mentioned you should look at entry requirements for universities who ask for biology OR chemistry.
Alternatively you could see if you can get moved into a biology class at your sixth form. This will mean you have to work twice as hard as everyone else as you will be a year behind but don’t do an undergraduate degree if your only aim is to apply for post grad dentistry.

I tried to get them to move me but they insisted it was too late ☹️ I guess I should be strategic when applying!

I tried to get them to move me but they insisted it was too late ☹️ I guess I should be strategic when applying!

If it is an option for you, you could try and do the A Level privately?
But if you can’t then you will have to be strategic when applying.

Good luck

I was thinking of this! My only questionis if i did it during a gap year, would it count towardsone of my alevels that I could apply with? I’m worriedit wont as it isn’t sat in the same session that I wouldsit my chem maths psych exams.

Some unis still won't let you apply as the require you to take all a-levels in one sitting so taking a gap year and sitting them might not work, my advice would be to get good predicted grades and very high UCAT and not do graduate entry and not do a gap year to study bio a level

I'm a Y12 student taking Chemistry, Maths, Psychology, and I've always been interested in a career in dentistry. However, whenever I search up a lot of the entry requirements for dentistry at certain universities, I often notice that, although it is not required, biology seems to be preferred by certain universities. I have a strong set of GCSEs at 9998888775, and am determined that I can carry this success onto my A-levels, however I'm concerned that me not doing biology might get in the way of pursuing dentistry. Is there any way for me to apply to universities strategically, or am I overall going to be viewed as a weak applicant?
Thanks for reading this far! Please help me.

I'm at QMUL doing dentistry and there are quite a few people who did not do biology here. Its not a requirement at all universities so you just need to apply strategically to places like Bristol, QMUL and KCL.

Work towards getting A^xAA in your A levels and at least 2600 in UCAT and you will be a great applicant! If you don't get in this year and you have those grades you can take a gap year and try again.

I personally don't see the point of paying for a private A level when that time and energy can be used for the subjects you are doing now which you can use to get into many dental schools. I also wouldn't recommended for you to do another degree first as you have a great chance already.

Hope this helped and Good Luck!