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Dundee vs Manchester
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Dundee
Dundee
Manchester
Manchester
Location
Dundee, UK
Manchester, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.
AAA offer (AAB contextual). No use of predicted grades. Must include chemistry and biology. Only one resit permitted: B grade on first attempt + A*AA resit with A* in one of the sciences.
UCAT home cut-off
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SJT Band 1: ~2110+/2700. SJT Band 2: ~2190+/2700. Soft thresholds.
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Five-station MMI, in person (overseas may attend virtually)
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.
UK students: 126/351 = 36% (2025). International: 11/15 = 73%.
Decision date
March onwards
Spring
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Dundee and Manchester?+
Dundee uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Manchester uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Five-station MMI, in person (overseas may attend virtually)).
What A-Level grades do Dundee and Manchester require?+
Dundee: AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.. Manchester: AAA offer (AAB contextual). No use of predicted grades. Must include chemistry and biology. Only one resit permitted: B grade on first attempt + A*AA resit with A* in one of the sciences..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Dundee or Manchester?+
Dundee reported: Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.. Manchester reported: UK students: 126/351 = 36% (2025). International: 11/15 = 73%.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Dundee and Manchester located?+
Dundee is in Dundee, UK. Manchester is in Manchester, UK.