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Glasgow vs Newcastle
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Glasgow
Glasgow
Newcastle
Newcastle
Location
Glasgow, UK
Newcastle, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.
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
Traditional panel-style interview
Online semi-structured panel interview with two selectors (~20 min)
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.
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 Glasgow and Newcastle?+
Glasgow uses Panel interview (Traditional panel-style interview). Newcastle uses Panel interview (Online semi-structured panel interview with two selectors (~20 min)).
What A-Level grades do Glasgow and Newcastle require?+
Glasgow: AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.. 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, Glasgow or Newcastle?+
Glasgow reported: Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.. 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 Glasgow and Newcastle located?+
Glasgow is in Glasgow, UK. Newcastle is in Newcastle, UK.