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UK Dentistry · 2027 Entry
Queen's University Belfast Dental School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Belfast, UKEstablished 1845Interviews December – FebruaryDecisions March onwards
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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 it 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.
Interview
Queen's University Belfast interviews via MMI / panel format.
At a glance
Founded in 1845, based in Belfast. Programmes offered: Dentistry (BDS).
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- Home1750
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Queen's University Belfast
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
MMI / panel format
Interview window
December – February
Decision date
March 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.
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.
MMI / panel format
Queen's University Belfast typically interviews in December – February.
Decisions are released March onwards.
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.
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