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Dentistry at University of Plymouth Dental School (A200 BDS)

Overview of Plymouth Dental School

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This exciting dentistry program at Plymouth Dental School is pioneering, patient-centred, and delivered in a supportive and research-rich environment. You will develop the highest level of core dental skills and knowledge needed for a hugely rewarding career as a healthcare professional. Plymouth Dental School offers you state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to making you a dental practitioner with clinical skills of the highest order and a strong sense of social awareness.

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Plymouth University Dentistry Course Structure

Year 1

You will attend the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) from your first week developing essential clinical skills and in Term 2 you will experience contact with patients in the clinics where you will be able to develop your communication skills under the close supervision of dental practitioners, bringing to life the skills gained in SDLE.


Year 2

In your second year, you build on your foundations with common dental problems, as well as disease mechanisms considered in much greater depth. Learning continues in SDLE as you develop skills for advanced procedures whilst continuing to care for patients in the clinics in Plymouth two days per week.


Year 3

In your third year there is greater self-directed learning as you prepare project assignments, including an engagement project with students from another healthcare profession, and clinical cases.


Year 4

You'll gain first-hand experience of the role and services provided by specialists in primary and secondary care, by spending time in specialist clinics such as restorative dentistry, oral surgery, oral diseases and orthodontics.


Year 5

You will become more confident with clinical situations, healthcare teams and the principles of professionalism; and discover advances in dentistry being developed for future practice.

Plymouth Dentistry Entry Requirements

GCSE

7 GCSE passes at grades A-C/9-4 which must include English language, Mathematics and either GCSE double award science or two from single award Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Scottish Nationals are considered in lieu of GCSEs.

A Levels

The typical offer is A*AA – AAB at GCE A level/Scottish Advanced Highers which must include an A grade in Biology and A in one further science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology. The third GCE A level/Scottish Advanced Higher can be from any subject area including the Humanities, Languages, Music, Sport, Science and the Social Sciences.


AAB is the widening participation/contextual offer.

IB

The typical offer is 36-38 points overall including six in Biology and one further science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Psychology at Higher Level.

Scottish Higher

We are unable to consider Scottish Highers for entry onto this course.

Scottish Advanced

AAA to include the following: Grade A in Biology  Grade A in one further science from Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

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Plymouth Dental School Admission Tests

UCAT

UCAT at the University of Plymouth Dental School (BDS)


Plymouth Dental School employ a UCAT cut-off score every year. This is thought to be around 2300 each year. This is used in combination with the A-Level grades and GCSEs holistically.


👉🏼 LOWEST UCAT score INVITED to interview (Plymouth Dental School UCAT Cut-Off)

  • 2024 Entry: 2610 (Home), 2630 (International)

  • 2023 Entry - 2650 (Home), 2570 (International)

  • 2022 Entry - 2510

  • 2021 Entry - 2290

  • 2020 Entry - 2280

  • 2019 Entry - 2190

  • 2018 Entry - 2230


👉🏼 AVERAGE UCAT score INVITED to Plymouth Dental School For An Interview

  • 2022 Entry - 2646

  • 2021 Entry - 2552

  • 2020 Entry - 2506


👉🏼 Plymouth Application Statistics

  • 2022 Entry: 1192 Applications, 441 Interviews, 104 Offers

  • 2021 Entry: 886 Applications, 370 Interviews, 179 Offers

  • 2020 Entry: 730 Applications, 521 Interviews, 199 Offers


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BMAT

No

GAMSAT

Yes. GAMSAT for degree holders/applicants with Level 3 qualifications that do not meet their requirements or whose qualifications were awarded more than 5 years ago at the point of application.

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Course Information

Graduate Entry

No

Intercalation

Yes

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Plymouth Dental School Work Experience

We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview.

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Plymouth University Dentistry Personal Statement

No 


We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview.

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Does This Medical School Have A Gateway or Foundation Year?

Website

Description

The University of Plymouth is committed to widening access (WA) and ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply with us. The additional information gained through contextual data enables our admissions advisory panel to recognise a student’s achievements and identify their potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Please visit our website for information about our widening participation activities. Applicants are required to meet a minimum of three WA indicators as stated on our website to be considered for a lower AAB offer.

Criteria

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Plymouth University Dentistry Interview Questions 2024

Key Details

  • Plymouth  London Dental School (BDS) uses an MMI - Multiple Mini Interview format

  • There are 5 stations in total

  • The interview lasts 55 minutes in total, including 15 minutes prior to the interview for registration and questions

  • The interview will be held online - confirmed for 2024 entry

Important Dates

Plymouth BDS Dentistry take place between December to February every year.

Key Topics

🎓 Plymouth Dentistry Interview Questions & Topics for 2024 & 2025 Entry


Several topics are more likely to come up at the University of Plymouth Dental School MMI Interview, which can be derived from past Plymouth MMI stations and information on their website.


What does Plymouth look for at their dentistry A200 BDS interview?


The evaluation criteria for admission to the Plymouth BDS course include various factors such as:

  • Communication Skills

  • Decision Making

  • Impact of illness

  • Reflection and self-insight

  • Motivation and Commitment

  • Integrity and inclusivity

  • Resilience and Adaptability

  • Teamwork

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Contact Details

University of Plymouth
Peninsula Dental School
Portland Square
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
Tel:   01752 600600

Web: plymouth.ac.uk/schools/peninsula-school-of-dentistry

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