Belfast, UK•Est. 1845

Queen's University Belfast Dental School — Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Northern-Ireland dental school with a points-based scoring system tolerant of lower UCAT deciles, given strong GCSEs.

Entry Requirements

What you need to apply to Queen's University Belfast.

A-Level requirements

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 Requirement

Home

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.

Contextual: Different combinations valid — very low deciles accepted with 9× grade 9s at GCSE

International

No UCAT needed; assessed holistically. 15 overseas places.

Notes

Old system: UCAT /6 (lower deciles = 0 pts; top decile = 6 pts). New: UCAT /9 by decile (≤10th = 0 pts, >90th = 9 pts). Half points for GCSE short courses. Additional A grades may distinguish equal scores.

SJT Band

No use of SJT in selection

Specialties offered

Dentistry (BDS)

Work experience

Personal statement not scored. Evidence of commitment and motivation expected. Work experience in dental clinical setting not required, but applicants expected to show insight into the profession and enthusiasm.

Interview Format

How Queen's University Belfast interviews applicants.

Format

MMI / panel format

Interview window

December – February

Decision date

March onwards

Post-interview chances

All applicants (2024): 87/204 = 43%.

What makes Queen's University Belfast different

Scoring system changed: total now /45 (UCAT /9 not /6). UK students scored on UCAT decile + best 9 GCSEs (9 = 4 pts, 7/8 = 3 pts, 6 = 2 pts, 4/5 = 1 pt). Achieved A-levels meeting requirements = 36/36. International students: no UCAT needed; assessed holistically. 15 overseas places.