Every UK dental school, compared.

In-depth guides to all 16 UK dental schools for 2027 entry – how each school uses the UCAT, interview format, A-level and GCSE requirements, and the admissions statistics each school publishes.

UK dental school guides

Queen's Belfast Dentistry – Queen's University Belfast BDS Dentistry
Birmingham Dentistry – University of Birmingham BDS Dentistry
Bristol Dentistry – University of Bristol BDS Dentistry
Cardiff Dentistry – Cardiff University BDS Dentistry
Dundee Dentistry – University of Dundee BDS Dentistry
Glasgow Dentistry – University of Glasgow BDS Dentistry
Leeds Dentistry – University of Leeds BChD Dental Surgery
Liverpool Dentistry – University of Liverpool BDS Dental Surgery
King's College London Dentistry – King's College London BDS Dentistry
Queen Mary/Barts Dentistry – Queen Mary University of London / Barts and The London BDS Dentistry
Manchester Dentistry – University of Manchester BDS Dentistry
Newcastle Dentistry – University of Newcastle BDS Dental Surgery
Plymouth Dentistry – University of Plymouth BDS Dental Surgery
Sheffield Dentistry – University of Sheffield BDS Dental Surgery
Aberdeen (Graduate entry) Dentistry – University of Aberdeen BDS Dentistry - Graduate entry
UCLan (Graduate entry) Dentistry – University of Central Lancashire BDS Dental Surgery - Graduate entry

Dental school application FAQs

How many UK dental schools are there for 2027 entry?: There are 16 UK dental schools accepting applications for 2027 entry.
Do all UK dental schools use the UCAT?: Yes. Every UK dental school uses the UCAT as part of its admissions process.
Which dental schools have the highest UCAT cut-offs?: Birmingham, Bristol, King's College London and Newcastle typically sit at the higher end of UCAT thresholds.
Can I apply to dentistry with A-level resits?: Some dental schools accept resits with extenuating circumstances, while others do not consider them at all.