Leeds blends UCAT with academic achievement into a single ranking score rather than a hard cutoff, and only accepts one resit attempt. Post-interview success is low, with roughly 76 offers from 547 interviewed in 2025.
Last reviewed: 1 October 2026 by MedicHut's admissions team.
Leeds has no fixed UCAT cut-off. The lowest UCAT shortlisted for interview for 2026 entry was 1720 (/2700 scale), published by the school. The line moves every cycle with the strength of the applicant pool.
A combination score using academic achievement and UCAT is used to rank applicants for shortlisting; there is no fixed cutoff as UCAT is a contributory element rather than a threshold. Personal statements relevant to dentistry are an important, but not the deciding, part of selection.
Lowest UCAT shortlisted for interview (Leeds published). 2026 entry, out of 2700: UK 1720, WP UK 1590, international 1740. 2025 entry, out of 3600: UK 2500, WP UK 2260, international 2290. 2024 entry, out of 3600: UK 2730, WP UK 2190, international 2800. No fixed cut-off; academics (achieved and predicted grades) and UCAT combine into one ranking score.
Leeds interviews using a multiple mini interview (mmi) circuit, and roughly 25% of interviewed applicants convert to an offer. Expect stations or questions on motivation for dentistry, manual dexterity, ethics, teamwork, communication and your work experience.
Leeds has no fixed UCAT cut-off. The lowest UCAT shortlisted for interview for 2026 entry was 1720 (/2700 scale), published by the school. The line moves every cycle with the strength of the applicant pool. Lowest UCAT shortlisted for interview (Leeds published). 2026 entry, out of 2700: UK 1720, WP UK 1590, international 1740. 2025 entry, out of 3600: UK 2500, WP UK 2260, international 2290. 2024 entry, out of 3600: UK 2730, WP UK 2190, international 2800. No fixed cut-off; academics (achieved and predicted grades) and UCAT combine into one ranking score.
AAA including Biology and Chemistry, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. At GCSE: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or higher including Chemistry, Biology (or Dual Science), English and Maths.
Leeds uses a multiple mini interview (mmi) circuit. A combination score using academic achievement and UCAT is used to rank applicants for shortlisting; there is no fixed cutoff as UCAT is a contributory element rather than a threshold. Personal statements relevant to dentistry are an important, but not the deciding, part of selection.
Leeds 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 or higher in a relevant science or healthcare subject plus GCSE maths grade 4/C; BSc Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year route also available.
Access to Leeds contextual offer: ABB (A in Biology or Chemistry), with entry requirements up to two grades below standard offer.
Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 6/B or higher including Chemistry, Biology (or Dual Science), English and Maths. GCSEs are mainly used as a threshold at Leeds rather than being scored heavily, so meeting them cleanly matters more than perfecting them.
Yes. Leeds 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. Leeds 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 Leeds the deciding factor is a combined UCAT and academic score, and roughly 25% of interviewees go on to receive an offer.
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