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Dentistry at University of Sheffield Dental School (A200 BDS) 2025

Overview of The University of Sheffield Dental School

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The course in Sheffield Dental Hospital is divided into nine integrated themes. Throughout the course they aim to teach you theory alongside clinical practice so you'll develop an understanding of dental science and its clinical application.

You'll learn the value of evidence-based dentistry and how to apply it to clinical practice.

Sheffield Dental School believes in training the whole dental team together, so you'll learn with Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy students in a way that prepares you for practice.

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Sheffield University Dentistry Course Structure

Throughout the course Sheffield Dental School aim to teach you theory alongside clinical practice so you'll develop an understanding of dental science and its clinical application. You'll learn the value of evidence-based dentistry and how to apply it to clinical practice.

During the course you will learn how to treat patients of all ages with increasingly complex care needs. You'll learn more about oral diseases, their causes, how they develop and how to recognise, diagnose and prevent them.

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University of Sheffield Dentistry Entry Requirements

GCSE

6 GSCE grades at 7/A including Maths, English Language and science.

A Levels

AAA at A level including Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology

36 points with a 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and Biology

Scottish Higher

AAABB + AA in Chemistry and Biology

Scottish Advanced

AAABB + AA in Chemistry and Biology

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Sheffield University Dentistry Admission Tests

UCAT

UCAT at the University of Sheffield Dental School (BDS)

Worth Noting:

UCAT top 25% only
SJT must be band 1 or band 2

👉🏼 UCAT Cut-Off Score For Interview Invitation (ie Lowest UCAT Invited To Interview) at Sheffield Dentistry (Non-Contextual)

2024 Entry (/3600): 2220
2023 Entry (/3600): 2690
2022 Entry (/3600): 2690
2021 Entry (/3600): 2690
2020 Entry (/3600): 2570

👉🏼 AVERAGE UCAT Score Invited For Interview at Sheffield (Non-Contextual):

2024 Entry (/3600): 2815
2023 Entry (/3600): 2778
2022 Entry (/3600): 2777
2021 Entry (/3600): 2728
2020 Entry (/3600): 2667

Sheffield Dentistry Selection Process

The UCAT is used to shortlist candidates, and the PS is screened
SJT Band 1 or 2 only

📝 PS - H ave your PS checked - 5⭐ Rated

🎙️ Interviews - 1-1 Dentistry Interview (Panel & MMI) Tutoring & Mocks Online tailored to Sheffield - 5⭐ Rated

BMAT

GAMSAT

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Course Information

Graduate Entry

Intercalation

Yes

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Sheffield University Dental School Work Experience

Work experience used alongside other research into dentistry during the screening process to ensure applicant has understanding of dentistry and the personal qualities and values necessary.

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Sheffield Dental School Personal Statement

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The personal statement is used as a screening tool for interview. Applicants need to demonstrate that they possess the personal qualities and values to become a healthcare professional and have an understanding of dentistry.

They want to see exploration of the career and extensive reading, with online courses, work experiences and discussions with those involved in the dental field.

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Does This Medical School Have A Gateway or Foundation Year?

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Description

The Discover Dental Professions programme is a two-year pathway starting in Year 12 for widening access students who are interested and have the potential to progress into a career in the field of dentistry, as a dentist, hygienist or therapist. The University of Sheffield also participates in the Realising Opportunities programme. With Access Sheffield, applicants meeting contextual criteria could qualify for additional consideration or a reduced offer.

Criteria

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Sheffield University Dentistry Interview Questions 2025

Key Details

Semi-Structured Panel Interview and separate Interpersonal skills test
All In-person for 2026 entry

Important Dates

Sheffield BDS 2026 cycle, we will be interviewing from 20–27 February 2025. Applicants will be notified by invitation to interview towards the end of January and will be able to pick from a range of dates.

Key Topics

Your interview will be conducted using a semi-structured format and last up to 15 minutes. The interview panels comprise two members of academic staff and a senior dental student who are trained to assess you in the following three areas:

Career exploration values
Personal qualities and communication skills
Commitment to Sheffield

You will be assessed in these areas with reference to the information you have provided in your personal statement. Interviewers expect you to be able to demonstrate that you are well-informed about your decision to study dentistry and your decision to study at Sheffield.

Interpersonal Skills Test

As part of the selection procedure, we make an assessment of your interpersonal skills. This will take place as a separate assessment from your interview and will be a group task aiming to assess: