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Dundee vs Queen's University Belfast
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Dundee
Dundee
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
Location
Dundee, UK
Belfast, 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/human biology. Resit: only those who applied to QUB Dentistry on first attempt and held an offer (if made) as conditional firm — then awarded 36/36 on academics.
UCAT home cut-off
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School-leaver threshold 36+ points (out of 42) for 2025; 38, 37 needed in 2024, 2023 — translates approx to 5×9s + 4×8s + ~1850+/2700 UCAT. Equivalent ~36/45 also gets in 2026 cycle.
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
MMI / panel format
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.
All applicants (2024): 87/204 = 43%.
Decision date
March onwards
March onwards
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Dundee and Queen's University Belfast?+
Dundee uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Queen's University Belfast uses Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI / panel format).
What A-Level grades do Dundee and Queen's University Belfast require?+
Dundee: AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.. Queen's University Belfast: AAA including chemistry and biology/human biology. Resit: only those who applied to QUB Dentistry on first attempt and held an offer (if made) as conditional firm — then awarded 36/36 on academics..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Dundee or Queen's University Belfast?+
Dundee reported: Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.. Queen's University Belfast reported: All applicants (2024): 87/204 = 43%.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Dundee and Queen's University Belfast located?+
Dundee is in Dundee, UK. Queen's University Belfast is in Belfast, UK.