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Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) vs UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry)
Aberdeen
UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)
Preston
Location
Aberdeen, UK
Preston, UK
A-Level offer
2:1 in biosciences or allied healthcare profession. UK applicants only. A-levels not used.
2:1 in biomedical discipline. GCSE English and maths grade B. CCC at A-level including 2 from biology/physics/chemistry/maths.
UCAT home cut-off
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Lowest UCAT score for 2025 entry: ~1810+/2700
Interview format
90-minute MMI; offers made on interview performance only
MMI for both UK and international applicants
Post-interview chance
Approximately 30 offers from 60 interviews (~50%) for 20 places.
38/120 = 32% (2025).
Decision date
Spring
Spring
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) and UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)?+
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (90-minute MMI; offers made on interview performance only). UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI for both UK and international applicants).
What A-Level grades do Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) and UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) require?+
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry): 2:1 in biosciences or allied healthcare profession. UK applicants only. A-levels not used.. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry): 2:1 in biomedical discipline. GCSE English and maths grade B. CCC at A-level including 2 from biology/physics/chemistry/maths..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) or UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)?+
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) reported: Approximately 30 offers from 60 interviews (~50%) for 20 places.. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) reported: 38/120 = 32% (2025).. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) and UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) located?+
Aberdeen (Graduate Dentistry) is in Aberdeen, UK. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) is in Preston, UK.