Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
3 A-Levels with minimum grades BCC – Must include Biology which will be required at B (Including a Pass in Biology practical endorsement). We will consider all subject areas for the remaining 2 A levels but ideally they would be Physics, Chemistry or Maths, except general studies or critical thinking
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at DDM or above will be accepted as an alternative to A-levels providing specific unit requirements have been met, please see UCAS for more details
BTEC subsidiary diploma achieved at M will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above
A 60 credit (45 graded) science based Access course may be considered alongside a dental nursing or dental technology qualification; 21 credits at Merit or above plus 24 credits at pass or above – all the Biology modules would be required at merit or above
A Foundation entry course in a relevant science-based subject would be considered if achieved at 50% overall with 60% or above in all Biology modules
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects
Dental nursing and dental technology qualifications (without the required GCSE’s and A-levels/BTEC/Access to HE/foundation course) will not be considered
A registrable qualification in dental nursing or dental technology will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above.
5 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above - must include Mathematics, Science and English Language.
All students whose first language is not English, must have IELTS – grade 7.0 or above in all four categories (unless a U.K. Degree level qualification is held) at point of application
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 97 and component scores of Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 26
Pearson Test of English Academic - 76 with no component score below 76
International applications will be considered with the equivalent qualifications (subject to fees)
A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course