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Leeds vs UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Leeds
Leeds
UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)
Preston
Location
Leeds, UK
Preston, UK
A-Level offer
AAA including chemistry and biology. One resit attempt accepted (full A-levels), unless mitigating circumstances. If re-sitting Level 3 qualifications, extenuating circumstances should be highlighted in the reference.
2:1 in biomedical discipline. GCSE English and maths grade B. CCC at A-level including 2 from biology/physics/chemistry/maths.
UCAT home cut-off
~1850+/2700 minimum
Lowest UCAT score for 2025 entry: ~1810+/2700
Interview format
Five-station MMI (online)
MMI for both UK and international applicants
Post-interview chance
All applicants (2025): 76/547 = 14% headline, but ~25% in reality (the 547 includes Dental Hygiene & Therapy applicants — likely ~400 dentistry interviews for 76 places + waitlist offers).
38/120 = 32% (2025).
Decision date
March onwards
Spring
Common questions
What UCAT score do I need for Leeds vs UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)?+
Leeds typically requires ~1850+/2700 minimum. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) typically requires Lowest UCAT score for 2025 entry: ~1810+/2700. UCAT cut-offs change year to year and depend on contextual flags, so check each school's latest published thresholds.
How do interviews differ between Leeds and UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)?+
Leeds uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Five-station MMI (online)). UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) uses Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI for both UK and international applicants).
What A-Level grades do Leeds and UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) require?+
Leeds: AAA including chemistry and biology. One resit attempt accepted (full A-levels), unless mitigating circumstances. If re-sitting Level 3 qualifications, extenuating circumstances should be highlighted in the reference.. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry): 2:1 in biomedical discipline. GCSE English and maths grade B. CCC at A-level including 2 from biology/physics/chemistry/maths..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Leeds or UCLan (Graduate Dentistry)?+
Leeds reported: All applicants (2025): 76/547 = 14% headline, but ~25% in reality (the 547 includes Dental Hygiene & Therapy applicants — likely ~400 dentistry interviews for 76 places + waitlist offers).. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) reported: 38/120 = 32% (2025).. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Leeds and UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) located?+
Leeds is in Leeds, UK. UCLan (Graduate Dentistry) is in Preston, UK.