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Glasgow vs Plymouth
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Glasgow
Glasgow
Plymouth
Plymouth
Location
Glasgow, UK
Plymouth, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.
A*AA – AAA offer (AAB widening access — A in biology + second science). Including biology and a second science from chemistry/physics/maths/psychology. Resit (with predicted grades): minimum ABB on first sitting (or ABC WP).
UCAT home cut-off
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~1990+/2700
Interview format
Traditional panel-style interview
Five-station MMI (online), ~55 minutes
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.
Home: 132/499 = 26% (2025). Overseas: 8/28 = 29%. Home Foundation Year: 17/104 = 16%.
Decision date
March onwards
Spring
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Glasgow and Plymouth?+
Glasgow uses Panel interview (Traditional panel-style interview). Plymouth uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Five-station MMI (online), ~55 minutes).
What A-Level grades do Glasgow and Plymouth require?+
Glasgow: AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.. Plymouth: A*AA – AAA offer (AAB widening access — A in biology + second science). Including biology and a second science from chemistry/physics/maths/psychology. Resit (with predicted grades): minimum ABB on first sitting (or ABC WP)..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Glasgow or Plymouth?+
Glasgow reported: Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.. Plymouth reported: Home: 132/499 = 26% (2025). Overseas: 8/28 = 29%. Home Foundation Year: 17/104 = 16%.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Glasgow and Plymouth located?+
Glasgow is in Glasgow, UK. Plymouth is in Plymouth, UK.