Maths GCSE for dentistry

I recently took my gcse for maths and did terrible. I believe I will only get a 6, all my other grades consist of 7 and 8 however. Will this ruin my chance of getting into dentistry?

Reply 1

Dentipreneur

I’m also in year 11 and aiming to do dentistry.
To be honest it depends on where you are applying. Eg I’m looking to go uob which hold GCSEs a bit heavier compared to other unis as they have minimum requirements of 8s in bio and chem and a 7 in maths.
But I think other places (possibly Plymouth?) are more lenient and take other factors like ucat and a levels into more consideration

Reply 2

Txylorrr123

Original post by Dentipreneur

yeah I’ve heard they do, thank you. I’m predicted all 8s in science, would that maybe make up for it? I know it sounds dramatic but I honestly feel sick and that my whole future is ruined. I was so nervous in the exams and had things going on and I just couldn’t think straight and messed it all up and ruined my chances of a 7 i feel terrible

Reply 3

Dentipreneur

Original post by Txylorrr123

If you’re talking about uob then tbh I don’t think so because usually any application which doesn’t meet the requirements is discarded. But perhaps you could apply for some special considerations?
But there are a few other dental schools where you can apply.
I think the best thing might be to resit in November and get a higher grade. The only thing about that is some unis (like uob) don’t accept resits