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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Birmingham Dental School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in Birmingham asks 2027-entry dentistry applicants for AAA at A-level (contextual offer ABB). Its published home UCAT threshold was ~2130+/2700 (mean offer holder). Birmingham holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): February 2027 half-term.
- Location
- Birmingham, UK
- Established
- 1825
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- February 2027 half-term
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- After all interviews complete
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Step-by-step: entry requirements, UCAT prep, personal statement, interview format and the key deadlines.
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What the Birmingham dentistry course is like
Traditional / lecture-led, 5 years, placements in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
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About Birmingham
Birmingham's dental school runs a 5-10 station MMI with variable-length stations and offers a current-student tour as part of the day itself.
What makes Birmingham different
Either before or after the interview, applicants are offered a tour of the Dental School by current students - a useful opportunity to gauge whether the school suits you and to ask candid questions about the course.
Birmingham course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. Five-year BDS with integrated science and clinical practice from Year 1. Clinical placements at Birmingham Dental Hospital and West Midlands community sites.
Birmingham research strengths
Birmingham is strong in these research areas:
- Oral microbiology
- Dental materials
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral cancer
Intercalation at Birmingham
Optional - limited spaces.
How the Birmingham interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), in person
5-10 MMI stations of 5-10 minutes each, with different selectors at each station. Reading time provided before each. Stations cover communication, ethical reasoning, motivation for dentistry and personal qualities.
Birmingham intake
~80 home + ~20 international places per year for BDS Dentistry.
Where Birmingham is
University of Birmingham School of Dentistry was founded in 1825 and is based in Birmingham.
Programmes offered:
- Dentistry (BDS)
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Predicted UCAT for Birmingham
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Birmingham 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.
- Home2130
- Contextual1850
- International2150
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Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Birmingham
Birmingham at a glance
| A-level offer | AAA |
|---|---|
| Contextual offer | ABB |
| UCAT (home) | ~2130+/2700 (mean offer holder) |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 2130+ predicted for interview (home tier) |
| Interview format | Multiple mini interviews (MMI) |
| Intake | ~80 home + ~20 international places per year for BDS Dentistry |
| A-Level requirements | AAA at A-level (offer and prediction) including Biology / Human Biology and Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Contextual A-Level offer | ABB at A-level (with BBB predicted) for Pathways to Birmingham contextual applicants — must include Chemistry and Biology |
| Required A-Level subjects | Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry both required |
| A-Level resit policy | Resits not routinely considered (extenuating circumstances only). Those applying with achieved A-levels need not meet GCSE criteria. |
| GCSE requirements | Seven GCSEs in total, to include grade 8/A* in Biology and Chemistry and grade 7/A in Mathematics and in English Language or Literature. GCSE resits are not considered. Worth knowing: if you apply after your A-level results are achieved - for example by taking a year out - Birmingham assesses your A-level attainment instead and does not assess the GCSE profile at all. |
| Scottish Highers | AAAAA at Higher in S5 including Chemistry and Biology |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | AA at Advanced Higher in Chemistry and Biology (no requirement for a third Advanced Higher) |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points minimum overall, 666 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology |
| Graduate-entry degree requirement | 2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) in a health-science-related degree (or 65% average if unclassified) + ABB at A-level including Chemistry, Biology and one other subject |
UCAT Selection at Birmingham
SJT band
No use of SJT in selection
No use of SJT. UCAT score may be reduced by up to 10% for high-performance athletes.
| SJT Band | No use of SJT in selection |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Dentistry (BDS) |
| Work experience | Strongly encouraged: minimum 3 days work experience in an NHS or NHS+private dental practice, plus evidence of voluntary work in society. |
Interview
How Birmingham interviews applicants
| Format | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), in person |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | February 2027 half-term |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | After all interviews complete |
| Post-interview chances | Home: 131/302 = 43% (2025). Overseas: 10/15 = 67%. |
Tutor insight
Either before or after the interview, you will be offered a tour of the Dental School by current students. Stations may include motivation for dentistry, communication, empathy, self-insight, ethical reasoning, manual dexterity, and leadership.
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Where Birmingham's figures come from
Checked field-by-field against University of Birmingham School of Dentistry's official course page in our August 2026 source review.
FAQ
Birmingham — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~2130+/2700 (mean offer holder); minimum threshold ~2130+. Contextual applicants: ~1850+/2700 (A2B programme - ~10% lower than standard). International applicants: Used in shortlisting; specific cut-off not published. No use of SJT. UCAT score may be reduced by up to 10% for high-performance athletes.
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