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Glasgow vs Manchester
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Glasgow
Glasgow
Manchester
Manchester
Location
Glasgow, UK
Manchester, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.
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
Traditional panel-style interview
Five-station MMI, in person (overseas may attend virtually)
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.
UK students: 126/351 = 36% (2025). International: 11/15 = 73%.
Decision date
March onwards
Spring
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Glasgow and Manchester?+
Glasgow uses Panel interview (Traditional panel-style interview). Manchester uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Five-station MMI, in person (overseas may attend virtually)).
What A-Level grades do Glasgow and Manchester require?+
Glasgow: AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.. 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, Glasgow or Manchester?+
Glasgow reported: Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.. 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 Glasgow and Manchester located?+
Glasgow is in Glasgow, UK. Manchester is in Manchester, UK.