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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
University of Aberdeen Graduate Dentistry in Aberdeen runs a graduate-entry dentistry course for 2027 entry, asking for 2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in Biosciences or an Allied Healthcare Profession (Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, etc.). Its published home UCAT threshold was ~1820+ RUK lowest 2023 entry. Aberdeen holds multiple mini interviews (MMI).
- Location
- Aberdeen, UK
- Established
- 1495
- Entry
- Graduate
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- Spring
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- Spring
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How to get into Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) dentistry
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What the Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) dentistry course is like
Integrated + Case-based learning + Enquiry-based learning, 4 years (graduate entry, direct into year 2), placements in Aberdeen, with outreach in Elgin and Stornoway.
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About Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
Home-fee applicants only. Aberdeen states it is currently unable to consider international applications for the BDS.
Graduate-entry-only dental programme at Aberdeen - biosciences/allied healthcare 2:1 minimum, 90-minute MMI, offers on interview performance only.
What makes Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) different
Academic attainment weighted 60% (predicted/achieved degree result), UCAT 40%. A-levels not used. UK applicants only. ~60 candidates interviewed; ~30 offers made for 20 places - ~7 offers to RUK candidates.
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Four-year accelerated graduate-entry BDS. Aberdeen-based with clinical placements across NHS Grampian and remote/rural Scotland.
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) research strengths
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) is strong in these research areas:
- Rural dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral cancer
- Public health dentistry
Intercalation at Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
Not standard (4-year accelerated).
How the Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) interview runs
Format: 90-minute MMI; offers made on interview performance only
90-minute MMI interview. Once you reach interview, performance alone determines your offer - academic attainment determines who is invited, but the interview score determines who is accepted. Highly competitive: about 60 candidates interviewed for 30 offers (20 places).
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) intake
~30-40 places per year (small graduate-entry cohort).
Where Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) is
University of Aberdeen Graduate Dentistry was founded in 1495 and is based in Aberdeen.
Programmes offered:
- Graduate Entry Dentistry (BDS)
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Predicted UCAT for Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) for 2027 entry entry — based on its published cut-offs and recent admissions data. Treat it as a target to aim past, not a guarantee.
- Scottish1170
- Rest of UK1370
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Entry requirements
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Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) at a glance
| Degree requirement | 2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in Biosciences or an Allied Healthcare Profession (Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, etc.) |
|---|---|
| UCAT (home) | ~1820+ RUK lowest 2023 entry |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 1170+ predicted for interview (scottish tier) |
| Interview format | Multiple mini interviews (MMI) |
| Intake | ~30-40 places per year (small graduate-entry cohort) |
| A-Level requirements | 2:1 in biosciences or allied healthcare profession. UK applicants only. A-levels not used. |
|---|---|
| GCSE requirements | No specific GCSE requirements published — competence demonstrated via the degree |
| Graduate-entry degree requirement | 2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in Biosciences or an Allied Healthcare Profession (Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, etc.). Predicted grades acceptable for current-year graduates. |
| Alternative qualifications | UK applicants only — international students not accepted. UCAT contributes 40% of pre-interview ranking; degree class 60%. A-levels not used in graduate ranking. |
UCAT Selection at Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
SJT band
No use of SJT in selection
UCAT contributes 40% of selection. Personal statement requirements posted on the Aberdeen website.
| SJT Band | No use of SJT in selection |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Graduate Entry Dentistry (BDS) |
Interview
How Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) interviews applicants
| Format | 90-minute MMI; offers made on interview performance only |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | Spring |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | Spring |
| Post-interview chances | Approximately 30 offers from 60 interviews (~50%) for 20 places. |
Tutor insight
Interview alone determines the offer once you reach the day, so MMI prep matters more here than at most schools. As a graduate switching careers, prepare a clear and reflective story for "why dentistry now" and emphasise communication and reflection at every station.
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Where Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)'s figures come from
Checked field-by-field against University of Aberdeen Graduate Dentistry's official course page in our August 2026 source review.
FAQ
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~1820+ RUK lowest 2023 entry; Scottish ~1560+. International applicants: UK applicants only - international students not accepted. UCAT contributes 40% of selection. Personal statement requirements posted on the Aberdeen website.
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