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Dentistry at University of Newcastle Dental School (A200 BDS)
Overview of Newcastle Dental School
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This degree is professionally accredited by the General Dental Council. It entitles graduates to practice anywhere in the UK and in many other countries.
At Newcastle, our work has a worldwide impact. You'll be taught by some of the top academics and internationally renowned experts in their field.
You'll study and practice in world-class facilities including our hi-tech Clinical Simulation Unit. You'll also attend lectures and clinics in purpose-built facilities at one of the largest integrated teaching and hospital complexes in the country.
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Newcastle University Dentistry Course Structure
You will see patients in clinics in the Dental Hospital while shadowing a senior student.
Towards the end of Year 2, you'll start learning procedures such as simple fillings and root treatments, using phantom heads with natural teeth, in preparation for taking responsibility for your own patients early in Year 3.
In Year 3, courses in pathology and microbiology will give you an initial grounding in disease processes. You'll also have lectures and further practical courses in areas such as: radiology; preventive dentistry and public health; periodontology; crown and bridgework; advanced endodontics; gerodontology; and oral medicine.
In years 4 and 5 you'll be exposed to advanced techniques such as orthodontics, dental implants, and intravenous sedation. Your clinical commitments will occupy much of your time, especially in the later years, but the teaching of important theoretical aspects of dentistry continues.
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Newcastle Dental School Entry Requirements
GCSE
GCSEs or equivalent qualifications are reviewed as part of the initial application process.
A Levels
AAA at A level including Chemistry and Biology (including a pass in the science practical components). Contextual offers (e.g. PARTNERS) are typically BBB at A-Level or equivalent, subject to attending a summer school.
IB
A minimum of 37 points with Chemistry and Biology at Grade 6 or above at Higher level.
Scottish Higher
AAAAA at Highers normally including Biology and Chemistry. Two Advanced Highers also normally required (minimum A/B) to include Biology and/or Chemistry. If only one out of Biology and Chemistry is offered at Advanced Higher, a grade A is required in that science.
Scottish Advanced
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Newcastle University Dentistry Admission Tests
UCAT
UCAT at the University of Newcastle Dental School (BDS)
There is a UCAT cut-off score at Newcastle University Dental School, which is considered with the academics holistically.
šš¼ LOWEST UCAT score INVITED to interview (cut-off) - UCAT Cut-off scores for BDS Dentistry at Newcastle [non-WP]:
2023 Entry - 2790
2022 Entry - 2690
2021 Entry - 2740
2020 Entry - 2560
2019 Entry ā 2548
2018 Entry ā 2568
2017 Entry ā 2573
šš¼ AVERAGE UCAT score INVITED to Interview at Newcastle Dentistry BDS [non-WP]:
2023 Entry: 2914
2022 Entry: 2844
2021 Entry: 2691
2020 Entry: 2495
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SJT is not looked at at all (2022 Entry)
GCSEs not looked at all in the process
ā Newcastle BDS Admission Statistics
2023 Entry: 803 Applications, 231 Interviews, 126 Offers
2022 Entry: 843 applications, 267 Interviews, 104 Offers
2021 Entry: 837 applications, 202 Interviews, 95 Offers
2020 Entry: 748 applications, 272 Interviews, 129 Offers
2019 Entry: 703 applications, 146 Offers
71 places on the dental course
BMAT
No
GAMSAT
No
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Course Information
Graduate Entry
Yes
Intercalation
Yes
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Newcastle Dental School Work Experience
Some experience of public-facing work is expected, in a paid or voluntary capacity. We also expect candidates to have taken steps to find out about a career in dentistry. This could be through a range of methods and we do not expect all candidates to have secured specific dental work experience.
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Newcastle University Dentistry UK Personal Statement
Yes The personal statement is considered as part of the overall admissions process.
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Does This Medical School Have A Gateway or Foundation Year?
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Description
Through our PARTNERS programme, you could receive an offer up to three grades lower than the typical requirements, and get support throughout the application process. To apply through PARTNERS, you must be based in the UK and meet our eligibility criteria. There are also other schemes through which reduced offers may be available. See website for details.
Criteria
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Newcastle University Dentistry Interview Questions 2024
Key Details
A panel interview with two academic and/or clinical members of staff.
Important Dates
January to March
Key Topics
Commitment to Dentistry
Work experience
Problem solving
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Contact Details
School of Dental Sciences
Framlington Place
University of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4BW
Tel: 0191 208 8245
Web: ncl.ac.uk/dental
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