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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Queen's University Belfast Dental School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Queen's University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences in Belfast asks 2027-entry dentistry applicants for AAA at A-level. Its published home UCAT threshold was School-leaver threshold 36+ points (out of 42) for 2025. Queen's University Belfast holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): December 2026 – February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 2027 onwards.
- Location
- Belfast, UK
- Established
- 1845
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- December 2026 – February 2027
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- March 2027 onwards
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What the Queen's University Belfast dentistry course is like
Integrated + Case-based learning, 5 years, placements in Belfast.
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About Queen's University Belfast
Northern-Ireland dental school with a points-based scoring system tolerant of lower UCAT deciles, given strong GCSEs.
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.
How the Queen's University Belfast interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI): in person in Belfast for home-fee applicants, online for international-fee applicants
QUB describes its dentistry interviews as Multiple Mini Interviews - a series of short interviews. Under the 2027-entry admissions policy, home-fee applicants attend interview in Belfast and international applicants complete an online interview. The interviews assess your awareness of the demands of the course and the profession, interpersonal skills, professionalism and self-management.
The offer decision is based solely on interview performance, and personal statements are not scored.
Where Queen's University Belfast is
Queen's University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences was founded in 1845 and is based in Belfast.
Programmes offered:
- Dentistry (BDS)
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Queen's University Belfast at a glance
| A-level offer | AAA |
|---|---|
| UCAT (home) | School-leaver threshold 36+ points (out of 42) for 2025 |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 1750+ predicted for interview (home tier) |
| Interview format | Multiple mini interviews (MMI) |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| A-Level requirements | AAA at A-level including Chemistry and Biology (or Human Biology) |
|---|---|
| Required A-Level subjects | Chemistry and Biology (or Human Biology) both required |
| A-Level resit policy | Resits only for applicants who applied to QUB Dentistry on first attempt and held an offer (if made) as conditional firm — then awarded 36/36 on academics |
| GCSE requirements | Minimum 9 GCSEs scored — best 9 GCSEs are used in shortlisting |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points overall, 666 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology |
| Alternative qualifications | International applicants: no UCAT needed; assessed holistically (PS + reference + academic). 15 overseas places. |
UCAT Selection at Queen's University Belfast
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No use of SJT in selection
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 |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Dentistry (BDS) |
Interview
How Queen's University Belfast interviews applicants
| Format | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI): in person in Belfast for home-fee applicants, online for international-fee applicants |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | December 2026 – February 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| Post-interview chances | All applicants (2024): 87/204 = 43%. |
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Queen's University Belfast — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: 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 applicants: Different combinations valid - very low deciles accepted with 9× grade 9s at GCSE. International applicants: No UCAT needed; assessed holistically. 15 overseas places.. 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.
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