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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Leeds Dental School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Leeds, UKEstablished 1831Interviews December – FebruaryDecisions March onwards
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About Leeds
Leeds runs a 5-station virtual MMI for dentistry, with NHS dental challenges featuring prominently in scenario stations.
What makes it different
Total score combines UCAT, academic record (achieved/predicted A-levels + GCSEs) and personal statement. Personal statement is also scored, so it is worth tailoring specifically for Leeds.
Course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. Five-year BChD with integrated science and clinical practice. Clinical placements at Leeds Dental Institute and Yorkshire community sites.
Research strengths
Leeds has notable research strength in Oral biology, Restorative dentistry, Cancer research, Tissue engineering.
Intercalation
Optional.
Interview
Leeds interviews via Five-station MMI (online). Five-station MMI format, currently virtual. Familiarity with key benefits and challenges of NHS dentistry expected, plus practising ethical scenarios and beyond a dentistry-specific context. Successful candidates demonstrate balanced arguments considering multiple perspectives, supported by personal experiences/reflections - particularly resilience, adaptability, and communication.
Intake
~80 home + ~10 international places per year for BChD Dentistry.
At a glance
Founded in 1831, based in Leeds. Programmes offered: Dentistry (BDS).
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Leeds
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Leeds for 2027 entry entry — based on its published cut-offs and recent admissions data. Treat it as a target to aim past, not a guarantee.
- Home1850
- Contextual1670
- International1690
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Leeds
A-Level requirements
AAA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry and Biology both required
A-Level resit policy
One resit attempt at full A-levels accepted (unless mitigating circumstances allow further). Extenuating circumstances for resit candidates should be highlighted in the reference.
GCSE requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs (or National 5 at grade B) including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (or Dual Science). 8 grade 8/9s ideal — closer to Cardiff-style profile.
Scottish Highers
Option (a) AABBB at Higher (with AA at Advanced Higher in Biology + Chemistry); option (b) AAABB at Higher with A in Chemistry or Biology (plus A at Advanced Higher in the other); or option (c) AAAAAA at Higher including Biology and Chemistry
Scottish Advanced Highers
AA at Advanced Higher in Biology and Chemistry (option a); or A at Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry (option b combined with Higher specification)
International Baccalaureate
35 points overall, including HL 6 in Chemistry and HL 6 in Biology plus a further Higher Level at grade 6. English required at Higher or Standard Level (grade 5 minimum if not at GCSE).
Graduate-entry degree requirement
2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in any honours degree. UCAT still required.
UCAT Selection at Leeds
SJT band
No use of SJT in selection (academic + UCAT + PS scoring)
2024 thresholds were notably higher. Personal statement scored.
SJT Band
No use of SJT in selection (academic + UCAT + PS scoring)
Specialities offered
Dentistry (BDS)
Work experience
A minimum of 6 GCSEs (likely top 8 for scoring) including English/maths/biology/chemistry. Personal statement guidance available on Leeds website.
Interview
How Leeds interviews applicants
Format
Five-station MMI (online)
Interview window
December – February
Decision date
March onwards
Post-interview chances
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).
Tutor insight
Leeds dental interview is a five-station MMI format, currently virtual. Be familiar with the key benefits and challenges of NHS dentistry. Practise ethical scenarios within and beyond a dentistry context. Build a bank of personal experiences and reflections - particularly around resilience, adaptability, and communication.
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Leeds — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~1850+/2700 minimum. Contextual applicants: ~1670+/2700. International applicants: ~1690+/2700. 2024 thresholds were notably higher. Personal statement scored.
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.
Five-station MMI (online). Five-station MMI format, currently virtual. Familiarity with key benefits and challenges of NHS dentistry expected, plus practising ethical scenarios and beyond a dentistry-specific context. Successful candidates demonstrate balanced arguments considering multiple perspectives, supported by personal experiences/reflections - particularly resilience, adaptability, and communication.
Leeds typically interviews in December – February.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Total score combines UCAT, academic record (achieved/predicted A-levels + GCSEs) and personal statement. Personal statement is also scored, so it is worth tailoring specifically for Leeds.
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