KCL ranks applicants first on GCSEs, UCAT and contextual data before reviewing the rest of the application, and does not weight the personal statement heavily. It has a high post-interview success rate and does not offer contextual offers on the standard route, relying instead on the separate Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme.
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King's College London works to an approximate UCAT threshold around 2580 (/2700 scale) for 2027 entry, and the real cut-off moves every cycle with the strength of the applicant pool.
Applications are ranked based on GCSE/IGCSE performance, UCAT score and contextual information first; the rest of the application (achieved/predicted grades, personal statement, reference) is then reviewed. There is no strict UCAT cutoff, but the overall average across the four subtests matters more than individual subtests, and SJT is also considered.
2024 lowest UCAT invited to interview: UK applicants 2580, international applicants 2600.
King's College London interviews using a panel interview, and roughly 60% of interviewed applicants convert to an offer. Expect stations or questions on motivation for dentistry, manual dexterity, ethics, teamwork, communication and your work experience.
King's College London works to an approximate UCAT threshold around 2580 (/2700 scale) for 2027 entry, and the real cut-off moves every cycle with the strength of the applicant pool. 2024 lowest UCAT invited to interview: UK applicants 2580, international applicants 2600.
A*AA including grade A in Biology or Chemistry plus grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. At GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade 6/B.
King's College London uses a panel interview. Applications are ranked based on GCSE/IGCSE performance, UCAT score and contextual information first; the rest of the application (achieved/predicted grades, personal statement, reference) is then reviewed. There is no strict UCAT cutoff, but the overall average across the four subtests matters more than individual subtests, and SJT is also considered.
King's College London will consider A-level resits, usually with extenuating circumstances or a higher grade requirement. Check the current admissions statement before committing to a resit year.
2:1 Bachelor degree plus grade B A-level (or equivalent) Biology or Chemistry and a second science subject; 2:2 considered with a Master's at merit or higher.
English Language and Mathematics at grade 6/B. GCSEs carry real weight at King's College London, so a strong grade profile can offset a mid-range UCAT.
Yes. King's College London accepts gap-year applicants for dentistry. You will need to sit the UCAT again in the cycle you apply and show what you did with the year, ideally including dental work experience or patient-facing employment.
There is no magic number of hours. King's College London wants evidence that you understand the reality of clinical dentistry: time in a practice (general or specialist), any patient-facing or caring role, and reflection on manual dexterity, communication and long appointments. Quality of reflection beats quantity of placements.
UK dentistry is competitive everywhere, typically well over 10 applicants per place across the sector. At King's College London the deciding factor is a combined UCAT and academic score, and roughly 60% of interviewees go on to receive an offer.
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