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Glasgow 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
Glasgow
Glasgow
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
Location
Glasgow, UK
Belfast, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.
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
Traditional panel-style interview
MMI / panel format
Post-interview chance
Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.
All applicants (2024): 87/204 = 43%.
Decision date
March onwards
March onwards
Common questions
How do interviews differ between Glasgow and Queen's University Belfast?+
Glasgow uses Panel interview (Traditional panel-style interview). Queen's University Belfast uses Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI / panel format).
What A-Level grades do Glasgow and Queen's University Belfast require?+
Glasgow: AAA including chemistry and biology. Resit only with genuine extenuating circumstances.. 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, Glasgow or Queen's University Belfast?+
Glasgow reported: Scottish: 76/108 = 70%. RUK: 42/70 = 60%. International: 22/27 = 81%.. 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 Glasgow and Queen's University Belfast located?+
Glasgow is in Glasgow, UK. Queen's University Belfast is in Belfast, UK.