Dentistry (BDS pre-dental year entry) BDS

Course Overview - Dentistry (BDS pre-dental year entry) BDS

Our pre-dental entry course in Dentistry (foundation year) is aimed at students who have proven academic ability but not the necessary science qualifications to apply directly to the five-year BDS .

You will spend your foundation year at the University and Xaverian College, and will start the five-year BDS course upon successful completion of the foundation course.

The five-year course will prepare you for a dentistry career through a combination of clinical study and basic and advanced dental sciences.

Once you have mastered basic competencies in the Univ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

6 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Recruitment And Adm
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL

Application Details

Course Code

A204

Institution Code

M20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

We require 4 Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English Language and Maths, if not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level grade 2 or above). Applicants also need Scottish Advanced Highers in addition to Scottish Highers, so please also check the entry requirements for those qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

We do not accept Access courses for application to A204. Please see the details for A206 BDS 5-year programme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

36 points are required overall (to include core points) with at least 666 at higher level. We accept both Maths options as part of the Diploma. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B (6) or above. Higher level subjects should include subject combinations that would be unsuitable for admission to the 5 year BDS.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require at least seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above. English Language, Mathematics are required at GCSE minimum grade 6 (B). At least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade 6 (B) if not taken to AS/A2-level. If Dual Award Science or

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

AS

We have no specific requirements at AS-level. However, we would normally expect students to demonstrate a commitment towards achieving a broad and balanced education. Most applicants will therefore be studying beyond the 'bare minimum' in order to make the most competitive application possible. You may wish to evidence this on your application in a number of ways, for example: studying four A-level subjects; studying for an additional AS level or BTEC qualification in addition to your three main subjects; taking General Studies, Key Skills or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to your three main subjects. We are aware that you may not be able to take the above qualifications at school or college and therefore we allow applicants to provide evidence of participating in other activities aimed at increasing social responsibility, for example, National Citizen Service (NCS) or the Duke of Edinburgh award in lieu of a formal qualification. A list of other suggested activities is provided on our FAQ page. If in doubt, please contact us. Please note that if your school is unable to offer any of the above, they should state this in the UCAS reference and you will not be disadvantaged as a result. Applicants with

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Not Accepted

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

Not Accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

We require at least two Advanced Highers at grades AA by the end of Secondary 6. Any of the following combinations are acceptable: - three Advanced Highers at AAA; - two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one A2-level subject at grade A; - two Advanced Highers at grades AA, plus one new Higher at grade A. We do not accept Chemistry and Biology in the Advanced Highers. You will also need Scottish Highers in addition to Scottish Advanced Highers.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. The same subject specifications as A-level apply. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

Not Accepted

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Not Accepted

A level

A,A,A

Our standard A-level offer is AAA including subject combinations that would be unsuitable for admission to the 5 year BDS. Combinations of very similar subjects, for example, Biology and Human Biology or Maths and Further Maths together, are not acceptable. Two AS-levels in place of one A2-level will not be accepted. Typical Contextual A-level offer: AAB.

T Level

We will consider Science, Healthcare Science or Health T Level pathway for the foundation year. We would require Distinction overall.

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