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Bristol vs Plymouth
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Bristol
Bristol
Plymouth
Plymouth
Location
Bristol, UK
Plymouth, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and one of biology/physics/maths/further maths. ABB contextual offer including A in chemistry and B in one of biology/physics/maths/further maths. Resit considered.
A*AA – AAA offer (AAB widening access — A in biology + second science). Including biology and a second science from chemistry/physics/maths/psychology. Resit (with predicted grades): minimum ABB on first sitting (or ABC WP).
UCAT home cut-off
~2280+/2700
~1990+/2700
Interview format
Structured panel-style interview (Zoom, remote)
Five-station MMI (online), ~55 minutes
Post-interview chance
UK applicants: 89/169 = 53% (2025).
Home: 132/499 = 26% (2025). Overseas: 8/28 = 29%. Home Foundation Year: 17/104 = 16%.
Decision date
March onwards
Spring
Common questions
What UCAT score do I need for Bristol vs Plymouth?+
Bristol typically requires ~2280+/2700. Plymouth typically requires ~1990+/2700. UCAT cut-offs change year to year and depend on contextual flags, so check each school's latest published thresholds.
How do interviews differ between Bristol and Plymouth?+
Bristol uses Panel interview (Structured panel-style interview (Zoom, remote)). Plymouth uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Five-station MMI (online), ~55 minutes).
What A-Level grades do Bristol and Plymouth require?+
Bristol: AAA including chemistry and one of biology/physics/maths/further maths. ABB contextual offer including A in chemistry and B in one of biology/physics/maths/further maths. Resit considered.. Plymouth: A*AA – AAA offer (AAB widening access — A in biology + second science). Including biology and a second science from chemistry/physics/maths/psychology. Resit (with predicted grades): minimum ABB on first sitting (or ABC WP)..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Bristol or Plymouth?+
Bristol reported: UK applicants: 89/169 = 53% (2025).. Plymouth reported: Home: 132/499 = 26% (2025). Overseas: 8/28 = 29%. Home Foundation Year: 17/104 = 16%.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Bristol and Plymouth located?+
Bristol is in Bristol, UK. Plymouth is in Plymouth, UK.