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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Aston Dental School Dental School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Birmingham, UKEstablished 2022Interviews December - FebruaryDecisions February - April
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About Aston Dental School
Birmingham-based five-year BDS with a small intensive cohort, integrated science teaching and a dexterity-focused MMI.
What makes it different
One of the newest UK dental schools, with a small cohort and a distinctive dexterity-reflection station rare among UK BDS interviews. UCAT cognitive subtests primary shortlisting tool.
Interview
Aston Dental School interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). MMI of 6-8 stations of around 5 minutes each, in person on the Birmingham campus. Distinctive emphasis on hands-on dexterity reflection, team-based learning fit and small-cohort suitability alongside the standard motivation / ethics / communication stations.
At a glance
Founded in 2022, based in Birmingham. Programmes offered: Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry.
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Aston Dental School
A-Level requirements
A*AA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology (A* in Chemistry or Biology)
Contextual A-Level offer
AAB at A-level for Aston Ready (widening-participation) applicants, with AA in Chemistry and Biology
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry and Biology both required; plus one other subject
A-Level resit policy
Final qualification profile must normally be achieved in no more than three academic years — one resit attempt only
GCSE requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science)
International Baccalaureate
37 points overall, 766 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology — one of Chem/Bio at grade 7 HL
Graduate-entry degree requirement
2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in any discipline plus required science background
UCAT Selection at Aston Dental School
Aston Dental publishes limited shortlisting detail. Cognitive subtests are weighted most heavily; SJT band not used in shortlisting.
Specialities offered
Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Interview
How Aston Dental School interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - February
Decision date
February - April
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