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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Newcastle Dental School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences in Newcastle asks 2027-entry dentistry applicants for AAA at A-level (contextual offer ABB). It publishes no fixed UCAT cut-off; NextGen MedPrep's TrueScore model predicts 2080+ for an interview invitation (home tier, 2027 entry). Newcastle holds a panel interview: February 2027 – March 2027.
- Location
- Newcastle, UK
- Established
- 1834
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- February 2027 – March 2027
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- Spring
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What the Newcastle dentistry course is like
Integrated, 5 years, placements in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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About Newcastle
Newcastle-based dental school with a panel interview, generous contextual partners scheme, and a strong work-experience expectation.
What makes Newcastle different
No use of SJT. Partners (contextual) programme accepts ethnic-minority and private-school students (recently expanded eligibility). 2026 admissions policy expects a minimum of 10 days relevant work experience - but reasonable alternatives accepted (e.g. free online courses).
Newcastle course & teaching
Case-based curriculum. Five-year BDS with case-based learning. Clinical placements at Newcastle Dental Hospital and North-East community sites.
Newcastle research strengths
Newcastle is strong in these research areas:
- Oral biology
- Restorative dentistry
- Periodontology
- Cancer research
Intercalation at Newcastle
Optional intercalated BSc.
How the Newcastle interview runs
Format: Online semi-structured panel interview with two selectors (~20 min)
Online interview conducted via Zoom in February-March. Six domains assessed: preparation and motivation for dental school, communication, problem solving, professionalism, teamwork and reflection.
Newcastle intake
~85 home + ~15 international places per year for BDS Dentistry.
Where Newcastle is
Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences was founded in 1834 and is based in Newcastle.
Programmes offered:
- Dentistry (BDS)
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Predicted UCAT for Newcastle
TrueScore
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Newcastle 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.
- Home2080
- Contextual2050
- International2080
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Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Newcastle
Newcastle at a glance
| A-level offer | AAA |
|---|---|
| Contextual offer | ABB |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 2080+ predicted for interview (home tier) |
| Interview format | Panel interview |
| Intake | ~85 home + ~15 international places per year for BDS Dentistry |
| A-Level requirements | AAA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology |
|---|---|
| Contextual A-Level offer | Two-grade reduction (ABB offer) for the Partners programme, on a BBB prediction. |
| Required A-Level subjects | Chemistry and Biology both required |
| GCSE requirements | Top 8 GCSE grades scored; not used if the A-level academic criteria are already met. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points overall. |
UCAT Selection at Newcastle
SJT band
No use of SJT in selection
All applicants must sit the UCAT in the year of application. Newcastle explicitly does NOT publish its dental UCAT threshold - it varies by cycle with the applicant pool, so no cut-off should be inferred.
| SJT Band | No use of SJT in selection |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Dentistry (BDS) |
| Work experience | Minimum 10 days relevant work experience expected for 2026 entry - appropriate to the course, looking for evidence of work experience within dentistry, evidence of teamwork/leadership, personal achievements, paid or voluntary work and/or mentoring. Newcastle accepts reasonable alternatives (e.g. Discover Dentistry-style online courses). |
Interview
How Newcastle interviews applicants
| Format | Online semi-structured panel interview with two selectors (~20 min) |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | February 2027 – March 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | Spring |
| Post-interview chances | 2025: ~126/328 = 38%. Partners (2024): 59/164 = 36%. Home non-partners (2024): 47/179 = 26%. International (2024): 9/10 = 90%. |
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Checked field-by-field against Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences's official course page on 14 August 2026.
FAQ
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AAA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology
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