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Dundee vs Newcastle
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Dundee
Dundee
Newcastle
Newcastle
Location
Dundee, UK
Newcastle, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.
AAA including chemistry and biology. Two-grade reduction (ABB offer) for partners programme (BBB prediction). Resit accepted only from candidates who previously applied to Newcastle dentistry; max two exam sittings; one grade higher than the offer they would otherwise have received.
UCAT home cut-off
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~2080+/2700
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Online semi-structured panel interview with two selectors (~20 min)
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.
2025: ~126/328 = 38%. Partners (2024): 59/164 = 36%. Home non-partners (2024): 47/179 = 26%. International (2024): 9/10 = 90%.
Decision date
March onwards
Spring
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Dundee and Newcastle?+
Dundee uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Newcastle uses Panel interview (Online semi-structured panel interview with two selectors (~20 min)).
What A-Level grades do Dundee and Newcastle require?+
Dundee: AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.. Newcastle: AAA including chemistry and biology. Two-grade reduction (ABB offer) for partners programme (BBB prediction). Resit accepted only from candidates who previously applied to Newcastle dentistry; max two exam sittings; one grade higher than the offer they would otherwise have received..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Dundee or Newcastle?+
Dundee reported: Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.. Newcastle reported: 2025: ~126/328 = 38%. Partners (2024): 59/164 = 36%. Home non-partners (2024): 47/179 = 26%. International (2024): 9/10 = 90%.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Dundee and Newcastle located?+
Dundee is in Dundee, UK. Newcastle is in Newcastle, UK.