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Dundee vs Sheffield
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Dundee
Dundee
Sheffield
Sheffield
Location
Dundee, UK
Sheffield, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.
AAA prediction and offer. Must include chemistry and biology. Resit accepted with achieved BBB on first sitting, else apply with achieved results.
UCAT home cut-off
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Top 25 percentile required ≈ 2050+/2700 for current cycle; ~2040+/2700 for 2025 entry
Interview format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Semi-structured face-to-face 15 min in-person panel + group task (Feb 20–27)
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.
Home applicants: 132/317 = 42% (2024). International: 4/11 = 36%. Typically ~130 offers and ~350 interviews.
Decision date
March onwards
March onwards
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Dundee and Sheffield?+
Dundee uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)). Sheffield uses Panel interview (Semi-structured face-to-face 15 min in-person panel + group task (Feb 20–27)).
What A-Level grades do Dundee and Sheffield require?+
Dundee: AAA including chemistry and biology, all in the same sitting. Ideally 1–2 A* predicted. Resits not accepted.. Sheffield: AAA prediction and offer. Must include chemistry and biology. Resit accepted with achieved BBB on first sitting, else apply with achieved results..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Dundee or Sheffield?+
Dundee reported: Scottish: 71/149 = 48%. RUK: 17/127 = 13%. Overseas: 28/58 = 48%.. Sheffield reported: Home applicants: 132/317 = 42% (2024). International: 4/11 = 36%. Typically ~130 offers and ~350 interviews.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Dundee and Sheffield located?+
Dundee is in Dundee, UK. Sheffield is in Sheffield, UK.