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Graduate Dentistry at the University of Lancashire (UCLan) (A202 BDS) 2026
UCAT requiredUpdated 14 October 2026
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At a glance
- Location
- Preston, England
- Founded
- 2007 (university founded 1828)
- Degree awarded
- BDS (UCAS code A202)
- Course length
- 4 years
- Home fee
- £9,790 per year (2026/27)
- International fee
- £44,500 per year (International). The BDS is primarily for UK students, with one place available on the graduate-entry route for an international student. (2026/27 entry)
- Interview format
- MMI
- UCAT required
- Yes
- SJT Band 4 accepted
- Yes (but is ranked)
- Foundation year
- No
- Invited to interview (home, 2025)
- 42%
- Post-interview success (home, 2025)
- 27%
UCLan Dentistry Overview
UCLan programmes include elements of shared training, to prepare students for how they will work in the future as part of the dental team.
Taught sessions are held in purpose-built facilities incorporating bright and modern phantom-head training areas as well as dedicated lecture and seminar rooms. UCLan are one of the few Universities in the UK with its very own on-campus Dental Clinic, and is fully equipped to give all dental students direct access to practical experience in high-end dental work within the institution.
Lancashire (UCLan) Dentistry admissions statistics
For 2025 entry, 27% of home applicants interviewed at Lancashire (UCLan) received an offer (32 of 120).
~11% of applicants receive an offer
2025 entry data
For 2025 entry, Lancashire (UCLan) received 284 home applications for Dentistry and invited 120 applicants to interview (42%). It made 32 offers, so 11% of home applicants received an offer.
Home applicants
| Entry year | Applications | Interviewed% of applicants | Offers | Post-interview success% of interviewed | Offer rate% of applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 284 | 12042% | 32 | 27% | 11% |
| 2024 | 216 | 12056% | 34 | 28% | 16% |
| 2023 | 298 | 12040% | 32 | 27% | 11% |
| 2022 | 280 | 16559% | 34 | 21% | 12% |
| 2020 | 220 | 12055% | 39 | 33% | 18% |
- % invited to interview:
- applicants interviewed divided by applications.
- Post-interview success rate:
- offers divided by applicants interviewed.
- Offer rate:
- offers divided by applications. An offer is not a confirmed place.
Last checked June 2026.
UCLan Dentistry Course Structure
In the first year of this graduate entry pathway, you will be based in the purpose-built Dental School in Preston developing clinical skills and supporting knowledge, as well as an understanding of how the human body works in health and disease. You will also spend Year 1 studying on campus, before relocating for three years of clinical training at one of four local community Dental Education Centres (DECs) in Accrington, Blackpool, Carlisle and Morecambe Bay, where you will treat, under supervision, patients who have problems and dental needs of the type that are seen in general dental practice.
This will help give you direct experience of what it is like to provide oral healthcare for patients in a practice setting. During your placements, you will gain experience in secondary care Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. This not only adds to your knowledge but gives you an understanding of the respective roles of Specialists and the Primary Care Practitioners. This is a course that strongly emphasises teamwork. In contrast to a hospital-based course, you will take care of the patient throughout their entire treatment journey, supported by experienced practitioners in primary care clinics.
Teaching style
At UCLan’s Preston-based BDS programme, teaching is immersive and hands-on from the very start. You’ll learn clinical skills in one of Europe’s most advanced phantom-head suites, equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual technology, while small class sizes foster a close, supportive learning environment. Early patient contact is a key focus, both on-campus at their dental clinic and at community-based dental centres. This integrated approach prepares you thoroughly for professional practice
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UCLan Dentistry Entry Requirements
Universities revise entry requirements between cycles, usually in August and September. Always confirm with the university before you apply.
A-Levels
3 A-Levels with a minimum of grade C in each subject, including two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics.
GCSEs
A minimum of grade B/5 in GCSE English Language and Maths.
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
N/A: this is a graduate-entry programme; entry is via a 2:1 honours degree plus A levels (see degree and A level requirements).
Graduates (degree requirements)
2:1 Degree in a Biomedical discipline, plus 3 A Levels at Grade C or above at least 2 must be from Biology or Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics. General Studies is not counted towards A Level entry
English language requirements
IELTS: 7.0 only with no score lower than 7.0
Resits
The BDS course at UCLan is a graduate-entry programme, requiring applicants to already hold a relevant degree (commonly a 2:1 in a biomedical field) plus certain A-levels or equivalents. This format means resits of A-levels by school leavers are not applicable.
Deferred entry
No
Minimum age requirements
UCLan, now the University of Lancashire, runs its BDS only as a four-year graduate entry course, so there is no school-leaver route and no published minimum age.
Does Lancashire (UCLan) make contextual offers for dentistry?
No. Lancashire (UCLan)'s own admissions pages rule out a contextual offer for dentistry.
No contextual offer. Dental Surgery BDS is named on the Fair Access Scheme's list of courses that are not eligible for the scheme, alongside Dental Therapy, Clinical Dental Technology and Pharmacy.
Excluded by name, not just left out. The BDS is a four-year graduate entry pathway with no school leaver or gateway route.
Source: UCLan Fair Access Scheme. Last checked 16 September 2026.
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UCLan Dentistry Admission Tests
UCLan UCAT Cut off 2026
No test needed
Verification of Prior Learning document directly to UCLan by the deadline of 15th October. This form is accessed via the UCLan website
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BMAT
No
GAMSAT
No
UCLan Graduate Dentistry Work Experience
Evidence of understanding of dentistry following work experience.
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UCLan Dentistry Personal Statement
Yes
Must show evidence of motivation to study dentistry as well as an understanding of dentistry following work experience. The points above within the personal statement are taken into account alongside the academic requirements when selecting applicants to attend the entrance assessment exam prior to selection for interview.
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Graduate entry at Lancashire (UCLan)
Yes
Does Lancashire (UCLan) have a gateway or foundation year?
No. UCLan (University of Lancashire) runs a four-year graduate-entry BDS (A202) only, with successful applicants entering at Year 2. There is no foundation or gateway year; applicants need a good honours degree in a relevant subject plus the UCAT.
Lancashire (UCLan) interview
Everything on the UCLan interview is on its own page: the 2027 entry dates, whether there is a manual dexterity test, what UCLan assesses, 55 practice questions grouped by its published themes, model answers and a free mock interview.
Contact details for Lancashire (UCLan)
School of Dentistry
University of Lancashire
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2HE
Tel: 01772 892 400
Web: uclan.ac.uk/schools/dentistry/
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Lancashire (UCLan) dentistry FAQs
What are the A-Level requirements for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan)?
3 A-Levels with a minimum of grade C in each subject, including two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics.
What are the GCSE requirements for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan)?
A minimum of grade B/5 in GCSE English Language and Maths.
Does Lancashire (UCLan) accept A-Level resits for Dentistry?
The BDS course at UCLan is a graduate-entry programme, requiring applicants to already hold a relevant degree (commonly a 2:1 in a biomedical field) plus certain A-levels or equivalents. This format means resits of A-levels by school leavers are not applicable.
Does Lancashire (UCLan) require the UCAT for Dentistry?
Yes, Lancashire (UCLan) requires the UCAT for entry to Dentistry.
What UCAT score do you need for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan)?
No test needed.
Verification of Prior Learning document directly to UCLan by the deadline of 15th October. This form is accessed via the UCLan website.
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What is the acceptance rate for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan)?
For 2025 entry, 11% of home applicants to Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan) received an offer (32 offers from 284 applications). An offer is not a confirmed place.
What percentage of applicants are invited to interview at Lancashire (UCLan)?
42% of home applicants for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan) were invited to interview for 2025 entry (120 of 284).
What is the post-interview success rate for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan)?
Of the home applicants interviewed for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan) in 2025, 27% received an offer (32 of 120).
Does Lancashire (UCLan) interview for Dentistry?
Yes, Lancashire (UCLan) interviews applicants for Dentistry.
For 2025 entry, 42% of home applicants for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan) were invited to interview (120 of 284).
Do you offer dentistry interview tutoring for Lancashire (UCLan)?
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Does Lancashire (UCLan) offer a foundation or gateway year for Dentistry?
No, Lancashire (UCLan) does not offer a foundation or gateway year for Dentistry.
No. UCLan (University of Lancashire) runs a four-year graduate-entry BDS (A202) only, with successful applicants entering at Year 2. There is no foundation or gateway year; applicants need a good honours degree in a relevant subject plus the UCAT.
Does Lancashire (UCLan) accept graduate entry for Dentistry?
Yes, Lancashire (UCLan) accepts graduate entry applicants for Dentistry.
Is the personal statement assessed for Dentistry at Lancashire (UCLan)?
Yes, Lancashire (UCLan) assesses the personal statement as part of the Dentistry application.
Must show evidence of motivation to study dentistry as well as an understanding of dentistry following work experience. The points above within the personal statement are taken into account alongside the academic requirements when selecting applicants to attend the entrance assessment exam prior to selection for interview.
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