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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Entry year covered: 2027
Considering Queen Mary Dentistry? Below is a complete breakdown of entry requirements, admissions criteria, and interview details for the 2026 application cycle.
Queen Mary University of London's dental school, part of Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, is one of the UK's leading dental schools. Located in the heart of East London, students benefit from world-class facilities at the Royal London Dental Hospital and early clinical exposure in one of the most diverse communities in the country.
Queen Mary is known for its strong research profile, excellent clinical training, and commitment to widening participation. The dental school has a long and distinguished history, and offers students extensive patient contact throughout their training, preparing them thoroughly for careers in dentistry.
Considering Queen Mary University of London? Future Doc's Predictable Offer Protocol™ coordinates every element of your application as one interconnected system, from UCAT preparation to university selection to interview readiness. 93% of our students receive at least one offer. Find out how it works.
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level Grades | A*AA including Biology or Chemistry, plus a second science |
| Required Subjects | Biology or Chemistry essential, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics |
| Timing | Results must be achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than 2 years |
| Contextual Offer | AAA, also achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years, with the same science subject requirements as the standard offer |
Queen Mary has specific GCSE requirements with a scoring system for shortlisting:
All applicants to Queen Mary Dentistry must sit the UCAT in the same year they apply. The UCAT score is used alongside academic achievement to determine which applicants are invited to interview. Queen Mary applies two hard floors: your application will not be considered further if your total UCAT score is below the fourth decile, or if you scored SJT Band 4.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Admissions Test | UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) |
| Cut-off Score | Fourth decile or above — applications with a total UCAT score below the fourth decile are not considered further |
| SJT Band | Band 1-3 required at first shortlisting. Band 4 applications are not considered further |
| How UCAT is Used | Combined with academic performance for interview selection |
| Contextual UCAT Adjustment | None — Queen Mary grants no UCAT exemptions under any circumstances. The fourth-decile floor and the SJT Band 4 rejection apply to contextual applicants exactly as they do to everyone else |
| Published Decile Score Equivalent | Not published — Queen Mary publishes the decile threshold, not the raw score it corresponds to, and the decile boundary moves with each year's applicant pool |
"Queen Mary has one of the highest academic requirements at A-Level with A*AA needed. The strict resit policy makes it essential to achieve these grades in your first sitting. However, they do offer contextual admissions for eligible applicants, which could mean a one-grade reduction. Focus on both your academics and UCAT preparation to maximise your chances."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
Note on UCAT scores: The UCAT format changed in July 2025 with the removal of Abstract Reasoning, reducing the maximum score from 3,600 to 2,700. Cut-off scores from previous years may not directly apply to the current format. The competitiveness levels described above are based on relative performance within the applicant pool.
Queen Mary uses panel interviews to assess candidates. The interviews focus on your interests, talents, and potential contribution to the university and wider community.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Panel Interview |
| Panel Composition | Typically two members of senior academic or clinical staff, a dental student, and sometimes a lay selector |
| Delivery | Held online, in January and February |
| What's Assessed | Interests, talents, contribution to school/college life, community involvement |
| Personal Statement | Interviewers consider your interests, talents, and contribution |
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Queen Mary expects applicants to have explored dentistry as a career and to demonstrate understanding of the profession through relevant work experience or observation.
Queen Mary pays attention to your personal statement. Interviewers will consider your interests, talents, and the contribution you can make to the university.
Very Limited
A-Level resits are ONLY considered if extenuating circumstances fall within the Equality Act 2010. This is a strict policy - most applicants will not be able to apply with resit grades. You must achieve the required grades in your first sitting.
Yes
Re-applicants are welcome to apply again. You should demonstrate how your application has improved and show continued commitment to dentistry.
Accepted
International students can apply to the BDS programme. International fees apply and places may be limited. Check the university website for current international fee information.
Queen Mary takes into account personal circumstances and background when considering applications. Eligible applicants may receive a contextual offer of AAA instead of the standard A*AA, with the same science subject and single-sitting requirements.
| Route | UCAS code | Length | Entry requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry BDS | A200 | 5 years | A*AA in one sitting over no more than two years (contextual AAA); IB 37 points with 666 HL |
| Dentistry BDS — graduate applicants | A200 | 5 years | 2:1 or above in any degree subject, with supporting Biology and Chemistry qualifications where necessary. GCSEs are not required for graduates |
Graduates enter the same five-year A200 programme rather than a separate accelerated course. Queen Mary also runs BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene, which is a different qualification and is excluded from the guaranteed-interview scheme. There is no gateway or foundation year into Dentistry at Queen Mary.
A contextual offer is an adjustment a university makes for applicants whose circumstances have made their education harder than the grades alone suggest. Universities use them because they recognise that two students with the same predicted grades have not always had the same run at them. They are a formal, published part of the admissions process — not a favour, and not something you have to argue for.
What the adjustment actually is varies by school, and it matters more than most applicants realise. Depending on where you apply, qualifying can mean: a lower grade offer; being ranked against other widening participation applicants rather than the whole field; a guaranteed or prioritised interview; a lower admissions test threshold or extra shortlisting points; relaxed GCSE or subject requirements; or access to a separate gateway or foundation year route.
If you meet the standard criteria, Queen Mary drops its A200 Dentistry offer by one grade — AAA instead of A*AA. If you meet the enhanced criteria through one of its access schemes, you get AAA and a guaranteed interview; if you are a care leaver, you get AAB. Nothing about contextual status lowers the UCAT bar.
| How it helps | What that means for you |
|---|---|
| A one-grade lower offer (standard contextual) | AAA instead of the standard A*AA, achieved in one sitting over a study period of no longer than two years, and still including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science from Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths. Queen Mary publishes this figure directly on the A200 course page. |
| A guaranteed interview (enhanced contextual, access scheme route) | Applicants who have successfully completed one of Queen Mary's sustained or partnered access schemes receive AAA plus a guaranteed interview. The guarantee is conditional: you must meet the minimum GCSE requirements, be predicted at least AAA, and sit within or above the UCAT fourth decile with SJT Bands 1–3. |
| A two-grade lower offer for care leavers (enhanced contextual) | AAB instead of A*AA. |
| Additional consideration before a decision | Queen Mary states that its admissions selector may also simply give an application additional consideration at application stage before deciding, on the strength of contextual data — separately from making a reduced offer. |
| Resit applicants are not shut out | Applicants who are resitting are still considered for contextual eligibility, provided their original A-levels were completed in the previous academic year and they are on their first resit attempt. |
See every UK medical and dental school's widening participation scheme to compare what each one actually gives you.
| Fee Status | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Home (UK) students | £10,050 |
| Overseas students | £63,000 |
These are the figures Queen Mary publishes on the A200 Dentistry course page for 2027 entry (September 2027 start, institution code Q50). Queen Mary states it may increase international fees by a standard amount each year, normally no more than 10% of the previous year's fee.
If you are from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, Queen Mary charges a higher rate for the clinical years of the BDS. Confirm that rate with the Fees Office before you apply.
Queen Mary's position is that UK students are eligible for a tuition fee loan from the UK government for the earlier years of the BDS, and that from Year 5 onwards the NHS pays your tuition fees. Grants, loans and bursaries are available to cover living costs for UK students, including graduate entrants.
The John Abernethy (Barts) Scholarship of £5,000 per year is available to two new medical students and one new dental student each year, awarded on household income and academic achievement. All first-degree home students who enrol in the School of Medicine and Dentistry are considered.
The BDS programme at Queen Mary uses an integrated curriculum that combines scientific learning with clinical experience from early in the course:
Core biomedical sciences integrated with early clinical skills. Students learn anatomy, physiology, and basic dental sciences while beginning to develop clinical skills in simulation labs at the state-of-the-art facilities.
Increased patient contact and clinical experience. Students treat patients under supervision at the Royal London Dental Hospital, developing skills across all areas of dentistry in one of London's most diverse patient populations.
Extensive clinical practice preparing students for independent practice. Students manage their own patient lists and complete comprehensive treatments, with opportunities for special study modules in areas of interest.
Applying to dental school requires more than meeting the minimum entry requirements. Here are practical steps to strengthen your application:
For an overview of all UK dental schools and how they compare, see the UK Dental Schools hub page.
Queen Mary publishes a floor rather than a number: your application will not be considered further if your total UCAT score is below the fourth decile, and shortlisting requires a score in the fourth decile or above. There is also an SJT floor: applications scoring SJT Band 4 are not considered further. Focus on achieving a strong score across all sections.
Queen Mary uses panel interviews rather than MMIs. Panels typically consist of two members of senior academic or clinical staff, a dental student and sometimes a lay selector, and interviews are held online in January and February.
Yes. Queen Mary requires SJT Band 1-3 at first shortlisting, and applications scoring SJT Band 4 are not considered further.
A-Level resits are only considered if extenuating circumstances fall within the Equality Act 2010. This is a very strict policy, and most applicants will need to achieve A*AA in their first sitting. If you're planning to resit, you should carefully consider whether Queen Mary is a realistic option.
Queen Mary requires AAABBB (777666 for newer GCSEs) or above in any order. You must include Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, English Language or Literature, and Mathematics. The Science Double Award can substitute for all sciences at GCSE.
Yes, graduates with a 2:1 or above in any subject can apply, with supporting science qualifications where necessary. You'll need to meet the UCAT requirement and complete the full 5-year BDS programme.
Focus on three areas: achieve strong academics including A*AA at A-Level in your first sitting, prepare thoroughly for the UCAT to score competitively, and develop meaningful experiences that demonstrate contribution to your school/college and community. Most applicants treat these as separate tasks, which is why the national success rate is just 15%. Future Doc's Predictable Offer Protocol coordinates every element as one interconnected system, which is why 93% of their students receive at least one offer.
Most applicants treat the dental school application as a series of separate hurdles: the UCAT, personal statement, work experience, university selection, and interviews. They try to solve each one independently. This creates a fragmented approach where the pieces never add up.
Future Doc works differently. Through the Predictable Offer Protocol, a dedicated coach who knows your complete profile coordinates every element of your application as one interconnected system. Every decision is made with the full picture in mind.
The result: 93% of our students receive at least one offer. If they don't, they come back next year for free.
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Last updated: March 2026. Information verified against Queen Mary University of London admissions pages and Dental Schools Council guidance.
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