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Dentistry at University of Liverpool Dental School (A200 BDS) 2026
UCAT requiredUpdated 20 September 2026
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At a glance
- Location
- Liverpool, England
- Founded
- 1860 (university dental school formed 1920; university founded 1881)
- Degree awarded
- BDS (UCAS code A200)
- Course length
- 5 years
- Home fee
- £9,790 per year (2026/27)
- International fee
- £51,000 per year (International, 2026/27 entry)
- Annual intake
- ~70 places per year
- Interview format
- MMI
- UCAT required
- Yes
- SJT Band 4 accepted
- No
- Foundation year
- Yes
- Invited to interview (2024)
- 28%
- Post-interview success (2024)
- 24%
Overview of Liverpool Dental School
The University of Liverpool School of Dentistry offers a unique research-connected learning environment that is primarily focused on developing each individual so that they can each realise their personal potential as well as qualify as a professional capable of providing compassionate, evidence-based, holistic dental care to patients.
Students from different dental disciplines have the opportunity to work side-by-side and develop their skills in state-of-the-art simulation suites at Liverpool Dental Hospital. Student growth is supported by our world-leading learning technology systems that provide personalised developmental progress information so that learning needs can be tailored by the individual. This personalised and supportive approach enables our students to have early access to patients, in their first year, so that developing skills can be authentically consolidated and integrated in the real-world situation.
Liverpool Dentistry admissions statistics
For 2024 entry, 24% of applicants interviewed at Liverpool received an offer (121 of 507, home and international combined).
~7% of applicants receive an offer
2024 entry data
For 2024 entry, Liverpool received 1,824 applications for Dentistry and invited 507 applicants to interview (28%). It made 121 offers, so 7% of applicants received an offer.
All applicants (home and international)
| Entry year | Applications | Interviewed% of applicants | Offers | Post-interview success% of interviewed | Offer rate% of applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,824 | 50728% | 121 | 24% | 7% |
| 2023 | 1,330 | 50638% | 125 | 25% | 9% |
- % 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.
Liverpool University Dental Hospital Course Structure
This innovative programme at Liverpool Dental Hospital has been specifically designed to facilitate the development of real-world clinical, team working, and leadership skills, along with essential personal growth. The BDS program embraces the University’s hallmarks of active learning, confidence, authentic assessment, and research-connected teaching, as well as having many notable and unique design elements.
The program shares a three year Collaborative Learning Core (CLC) with dental therapy students, where learning and collaborating in teams build mutual respect and understanding of the varied roles of the dental team. The remaining two years of the programme will prepare you to undertake the scope of practice of a Dentist.
Teaching style
Liverpool Dental School uses a blended, research-connected teaching style that combines problem-based learning, seminars, and online resources with early clinical exposure. Students train in advanced simulation suites from the start and develop skills alongside other dental disciplines, fostering teamwork and professional awareness before moving into real patient care.
Intercalated BSc
Yes
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Liverpool Dentistry Entry Requirements
Universities revise entry requirements between cycles, usually in August and September. Always confirm with the university before you apply.
A-Levels
AAA in 3 A levels taken at one sitting, after two years of study. Biology and Chemistry are essential and the third subject may be from the Arts or Sciences. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Vocational/Applied A levels are not accepted. For Science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.
GCSEs
A minimum of 8 GCSEs to include at least five subjects at grade A/grade 7 and three at grade B/grade 6. Grade B/grade 6 or above should be achieved in English Language, Maths and Science. Vocational/Applied GCSEs are not accepted. Two short courses will be counted in lieu of one full course
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
A total of 36 points including at least 6 in Higher level Chemistry and Biology taken in one sitting, after two years of study.
Scottish Highers
AAAAB at Higher level and AA at Advanced Higher level including Chemistry and Biology. National 5 qualifications are also taken into account and all applicants would be required to have a minimum of 5 subjects at grade A and 3 at grade B including Maths, English Language and Science; if separate Science qualifications have been completed Biology at a minimum of a grade B is required.
Scottish Advanced Highers
-
Graduates (degree requirements)
Degree in any subject at a minimum of a 2:1 classification. Those with a degree that is not classified (MBChB etc.) should have achieved an overall grade of 70% or above. A minimum of 3 A levels at grade ABB or above including Chemistry and Biology. A minimum of 7 GCSEs at grade B/grade 6 or above including Maths, English Language and a Science subject. Vocational/Applied GCSEs or A levels are not accepted.
English language requirements
IELTS with no less than 7.0 in every component.
Resits
For applicants who are resitting their A levels due to extenuating circumstances, it is unlikely that we would consider an applicant who achieved less than BBB at the first A level sitting.
We do not accept A level resits or consider applicants who have retaken either Year 12 or Year 13.
Deferred entry
Yes
Applicants who have not met the academic conditions of an offer but are seeking a remark will have their place deferred until the next academic year of entry, if the grade required is confirmed.
Minimum age requirements
All applicants must be 18 years old by 1st October in the year of entry to the programme.
Does Liverpool make contextual offers for dentistry?
Yes. Liverpool publishes a contextual adjustment for dentistry applicants.
Who it applies to, in the university's own words:
- A home postcode in Index of Multiple Deprivation deciles 1 and 2
- Care experienced students
- The course page defines eligibility as information showing barriers to educational progression, checked with the university's Contextual Admissions Indicator Tool
Additional consideration at any stage of the admissions process, with each application reviewed to decide whether it is appropriate to accept reduced UCAT or interview performance. The university-wide offer adjustment is up to two grades below the standard offer, which for dentistry is AAA.
There is also a separate widening-access route: Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0).
The course page confirms contextual offers and UCAT flexibility but does not state a grade figure itself. The two-grade figure comes from the university-wide policy, which carves out no exception for dentistry.
Source: Liverpool BDS course page. Last checked 16 September 2026.
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Liverpool University Dentistry Admission Tests
Liverpool Dental School UCAT Cut off 2026
UCAT at the University of Liverpool Dental School (BDS)
No longer uses the NAQ (Non Academic Questionnaire)
Scores the UCAT & SJT in shortlisting (2026 Entry) at Liverpool
SJT Score
- Band 1 = 20 points
- Band 2 = 15 points
- Band 3 = 10 points
UCAT Score
- 2400–2500 = 20 points
- 2300–2400 = 19 points
- 2200–2300 = 18 points
- 2100–2200 = 17 points
- 2000–2100 = 16 points
- 1900–2000 = 15 points
- 1800–1900 = 14 points
- 1700–1800 = 13 points
- 1600–1700 = 12 points
- 1500–1600 = 11 points
- 1400–1500 = 10 points
👉🏻 LOWEST UCAT Score Invited To Interview ie UCAT Cut-off score at BDS Dentistry at Liverpool:
- 2025 Entry: (/3600): 2100 (non-contextual), 2340 (International)
- 2024 Entry: (/3600): 2160 (non-contextual)
- 2023 Entry (/3600): 2090 (non-contextual)
- 2022 Entry (/3600): 2200
- 2021 Entry (/3600): 2160
- 2020 Entry (/3600): 2060
👉🏻 AVERAGE UCAT Score Invited To Interview for BDS Dentistry at Liverpool:
- 2025 Entry: (/3600): 2660 (non-contextual), 2624 (International)
- 2024 Entry (/3600): 2641
- 2023 Entry (/3600): 2590
- 2022 Entry (/3600): 2618
- 2021 Entry (/3600): 2615
- 2020 Entry (/3600): 2552
👉🏻 LOWEST UCAT Score GIVEN AN OFFER at Liverpool Dental School
- 2025 Entry: (/3600): 2100 (non-contextual), 2390 (International)
- 2024 Entry (/3600): 2160
- 2023 Entry (/3600): 2090
- 2022 Entry (/3600): 2170
- 2021 Entry (/3600): 2220
👉🏻 AVERAGE UCAT Score GIVEN AN OFFER at Liverpool Dental School
- 2025 Entry: (/3600): 2670 (non-contextual), 2647 (International)
- 2024 Entry (/3600): 2632 (Home), 2601 (International)
- 2023 Entry (/3600): 2590 (Home), 2592 (International)
UCAT SJT Band 4 = Rejection
✅ Liverpool Admission Statistics
- 2024 Entry: 1130 Applications
- 2023 Entry: 1824 Applications
- 2022 Entry: 1107 Applications, 538 Interviews, 101 Offers
- 2021 Entry: 960 Applications, 390 Interviews, 75 Offers
- 2020 Entry: 944 Applications, 437 Interviews, 142 Offers
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BMAT
No
GAMSAT
No
University of Liverpool Dentistry Work Experience
Candidates are expected to show a range of skills and it is desirable on all dental programmes that candidates have completed a period of work experience/shadowing in a local dental practice or hospital and preferably in more than one establishment.
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Liverpool Dental School Personal Statement
Yes
Assessed to ensure that the applicant has knowledge of and insight into the profession with emphasis on work experience/observation. Evidence of a caring attitude and awareness of the values embedded within the NHS constitution is also sought. Must demonstrate commitment to dentistry.
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Graduate entry at Liverpool
Yes
Does Liverpool have a gateway or foundation year?
Yes. Liverpool offers Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0), UCAS code 0AAW, a one-year foundation that leads into the five-year BDS (A200). It is aimed at UK mature and non-traditional applicants who have typically been out of formal education, and it does not consider current A-level students or school leavers. Liverpool also makes contextual reduced offers on the standard A200 route to eligible applicants.
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Everything on the Liverpool interview is on its own page: the 2027 entry dates, whether there is a manual dexterity test, what Liverpool assesses, 56 practice questions grouped by its published themes, model answers and a free mock interview.
Contact details for Liverpool
School of Dentistry
University of Liverpool
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L3 5PS
Tel: 0151 794 2000
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What are the A-Level requirements for Dentistry at Liverpool?
AAA in 3 A levels taken at one sitting, after two years of study. Biology and Chemistry are essential and the third subject may be from the Arts or Sciences. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Vocational/Applied A levels are not accepted. For Science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.
What are the GCSE requirements for Dentistry at Liverpool?
A minimum of 8 GCSEs to include at least five subjects at grade A/grade 7 and three at grade B/grade 6. Grade B/grade 6 or above should be achieved in English Language, Maths and Science. Vocational/Applied GCSEs are not accepted. Two short courses will be counted in lieu of one full course.
Does Liverpool accept A-Level resits for Dentistry?
For applicants who are resitting their A levels due to extenuating circumstances, it is unlikely that we would consider an applicant who achieved less than BBB at the first A level sitting.
We do not accept A level resits or consider applicants who have retaken either Year 12 or Year 13.
Does Liverpool require the UCAT for Dentistry?
Yes, Liverpool requires the UCAT for entry to Dentistry.
What UCAT score do you need for Dentistry at Liverpool?
No longer uses the NAQ (Non Academic Questionnaire).
SJT Score.
Band 1 = 20 points.
Band 2 = 15 points.
Band 3 = 10 points.
UCAT Score.
2400–2500 = 20 points.
2300–2400 = 19 points.
2200–2300 = 18 points.
2100–2200 = 17 points.
2000–2100 = 16 points.
1900–2000 = 15 points.
1800–1900 = 14 points.
1700–1800 = 13 points.
1600–1700 = 12 points.
1500–1600 = 11 points.
1400–1500 = 10 points.
2025 Entry: (/3600): 2100 (non-contextual), 2340 (International).
What is the acceptance rate for Dentistry at Liverpool?
For 2024 entry, 7% of applicants to Dentistry at Liverpool received an offer (121 offers from 1,824 applications). An offer is not a confirmed place.
What percentage of applicants are invited to interview at Liverpool?
28% of applicants for Dentistry at Liverpool were invited to interview for 2024 entry (507 of 1,824).
What is the post-interview success rate for Dentistry at Liverpool?
Of the applicants interviewed for Dentistry at Liverpool in 2024, 24% received an offer (121 of 507).
Does Liverpool interview for Dentistry?
Yes, Liverpool interviews applicants for Dentistry.
For 2024 entry, 28% of applicants for Dentistry at Liverpool were invited to interview (507 of 1,824).
Do you offer dentistry interview tutoring for Liverpool?
Yes. Our 1-1 dentistry interview tutoring is online and your tutor is matched to Liverpool, so every mock runs in the multiple mini interview (MMI) format Liverpool uses, with written feedback after each one.
We cover every UK dental school and last year our students were offered places at every one, including Liverpool.
Ten hours is £749 (£75 an hour) and includes the £349 Ultimate Q&A Guide free (300+ questions with model answers written by dentists), plus WhatsApp support between sessions.
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Does Liverpool offer a foundation or gateway year for Dentistry?
Yes, Liverpool offers a foundation or gateway route into Dentistry.
Yes. Liverpool offers Foundation to Dentistry (Year 0), UCAS code 0AAW, a one-year foundation that leads into the five-year BDS (A200). It is aimed at UK mature and non-traditional applicants who have typically been out of formal education, and it does not consider current A-level students or school leavers. Liverpool also makes contextual reduced offers on the standard A200 route to eligible applicants.
Does Liverpool accept graduate entry for Dentistry?
Yes, Liverpool accepts graduate entry applicants for Dentistry.
Is the personal statement assessed for Dentistry at Liverpool?
Yes, Liverpool assesses the personal statement as part of the Dentistry application.
Assessed to ensure that the applicant has knowledge of and insight into the profession with emphasis on work experience/observation. Evidence of a caring attitude and awareness of the values embedded within the NHS constitution is also sought. Must demonstrate commitment to dentistry.
Do you need to be 18 to study Dentistry at Liverpool?
Yes, you need to be 18 to study Dentistry at Liverpool.
All applicants must be 18 years old by 1st October in the year of entry to the programme.
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