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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) Dental School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Aberdeen, UKEstablished 1495Entry GraduateInterviews SpringDecisions Spring
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Overview
About Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
Graduate-entry-only dental programme at Aberdeen - biosciences/allied healthcare 2:1 minimum, 90-minute MMI, offers on interview performance only.
What makes it 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.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Four-year accelerated graduate-entry BDS. Aberdeen-based with clinical placements across NHS Grampian and remote/rural Scotland.
Research strengths
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) has notable research strength in Rural dentistry, Restorative dentistry, Oral cancer, Public health dentistry.
Intercalation
Not standard (4-year accelerated).
Interview
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) interviews via 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).
Intake
~30-40 places per year (small graduate-entry cohort).
At a glance
Founded in 1495, based in Aberdeen. Programmes offered: Graduate Entry Dentistry (BDS).
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
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
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
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
Spring
Decision date
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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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.
2:1 in biosciences or allied healthcare profession. UK applicants only. A-levels not used.
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) typically interviews in Spring.
Decisions are released Spring.
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.
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