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Manchester vs Queen Mary (QMUL)
Side-by-side dental school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.
Side-by-side comparison
Manchester
Manchester
Queen Mary (QMUL)
London
Location
Manchester, UK
London, UK
A-Level offer
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.
A*AA in single sitting, no more than 2 years. Must include biology or chemistry + second science from chemistry/biology/physics/maths. Resit only with extenuating circumstances under Equality and Diversity Act 2010.
UCAT home cut-off
SJT Band 1: ~2110+/2700. SJT Band 2: ~2190+/2700. Soft thresholds.
~2070+/2700
Interview format
Five-station MMI, in person (overseas may attend virtually)
Two-interviewer panel, online (January–February)
Post-interview chance
UK students: 126/351 = 36% (2025). International: 11/15 = 73%.
2025 — All applicants: 182/267 = 68%. Overseas: 13/22 = 59%.
Decision date
Spring
Spring
Common questions
What UCAT score do I need for Manchester vs Queen Mary (QMUL)?+
Manchester typically requires SJT Band 1: ~2110+/2700. SJT Band 2: ~2190+/2700. Soft thresholds.. Queen Mary (QMUL) typically requires ~2070+/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 Manchester and Queen Mary (QMUL)?+
Manchester uses Multiple Mini Interviews (Five-station MMI, in person (overseas may attend virtually)). Queen Mary (QMUL) uses Panel interview (Two-interviewer panel, online (January–February)).
What A-Level grades do Manchester and Queen Mary (QMUL) require?+
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.. Queen Mary (QMUL): A*AA in single sitting, no more than 2 years. Must include biology or chemistry + second science from chemistry/biology/physics/maths. Resit only with extenuating circumstances under Equality and Diversity Act 2010..
Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Manchester or Queen Mary (QMUL)?+
Manchester reported: UK students: 126/351 = 36% (2025). International: 11/15 = 73%.. Queen Mary (QMUL) reported: 2025 — All applicants: 182/267 = 68%. Overseas: 13/22 = 59%.. These figures vary year on year — treat them as a rough guide.
Where are Manchester and Queen Mary (QMUL) located?+
Manchester is in Manchester, UK. Queen Mary (QMUL) is in London, UK.