Newcastle University
Overview
Newcastle Dental School has an established reputation for teaching and research. The dental school is modern and well-equipped providing world-class facilities to study dentistry, including a high-tech clinical simulation suite. Newcastle prides itself on building a strong community within the dental school and acts as a focal point for dentistry within the region.
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ToggleNewcastle place a heavy emphasis on UCAT score when selecting students for interviews and unusually have no GCSE requirements. Therefore, Newcastle can be a good choice for students with weaker academics but strong UCAT performances.
Key points
- Early Clinical Exposure
- Heavy UCAT
FAQs
Newcastle University Dental School is a part of Newcastle University in England that provides undergraduate and postgraduate education and training in dentistry. It is one of the leading dental schools in the UK, and its graduates are highly respected in the dental profession.
Newcastle University Dental School offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program, which is a five-year undergraduate degree program. The school also offers postgraduate courses in various dental specialties, including restorative dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology, endodontology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Admission requirements for Newcastle University Dental School vary depending on the program and level of study. For the BDS program, applicants must have completed A-levels or equivalent qualifications in biology and chemistry, as well as one other subject. Applicants must also meet specific grade requirements and pass the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT).
Newcastle University Dental School uses a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and clinical training to teach students. The school also uses a problem-based learning approach, which encourages students to work collaboratively to solve clinical cases.
Newcastle University Dental School has modern and well-equipped facilities, including a state-of-the-art clinical skills laboratory, a dental clinic, and a radiology suite. The school also has a research laboratory and a library with a large collection of dental literature and resources.
Graduates of Newcastle University Dental School have excellent job prospects, with many going on to work in private practice or the National Health Service (NHS). The dental profession is in high demand in the UK, and there is a growing need for dental professionals in other countries as well.
Newcastle University Dental School provides a range of support services to students, including academic advising, personal counseling, and career services. The school also has a student union and a range of student organizations and clubs.
About the university
Key Information | |
Website | Website |
[email protected] | |
Phone number | 0191 208 8347 |
Course Information | |
Teaching style | Enquiry-based learning Newcastle place an emphasis on enquiry-based learning (EBL) meaning you are expected to take an active role in your own learning. Students are supported to do this this with specially designed virtual learning environment and e-courses. Teaching is also delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory demonstrations and practical work. |
Course length | 5 years |
Courses offered | 1 course offered: A206 Dentistry – 5 year |
Graduate entry | Yes Graduates are welcome to apply but there is no separate graduate-entry programme. |
Foundation or access | No |
University Life | |
Local area | Newcastle Newcastle is a big city in a small space and it has a sizeable student population. It's easy to get around and is well connected with the Metro rail network running across the city, from the airport, to the North Sea coast. Newcastle is famous for its friendly locals and their hospitality. |
Social life | Newcastle's reputation for a great nightlife is well-known and one of the reasons the city is always voted as one of the UK's greatest student cities. Newcastle has so much to offer after dark. There's a great mix of bars, pubs and clubs across the city, boutique bowling alleys, live music venues, late-night cafes, theatres and restaurants. |
Interview | |
Interview style | Panel A panel interview. Approximately 20 minutes with two interviewers. |
Interview dates | Dec-Feb |
Admissions Tests | |
UCAT | UCAT required Applicants meeting the minimum academic requirements are ranked by UCAT score and those meeting the threshold are invited to interview. The threshold will change each year depending on each cohorts scores. For 2020-entry the threshold score was 2740. |
GAMSAT | N/A |
Academic Requirements | |
GCSE | GCSEs Minimum of a pass grade in Maths and English. |
A-level | AAA AAA at A-Level including Biology and Chemistry. |
Scottish Advanced/Highers | AAAAA Subject requirements: Chemistry and Biology Candidates offering only one out of Higher Chemistry and Biology will be required to take the other in their final year along with Advanced Higher in the first, and achieve A grades in both the Advanced Higher and the Higher. |
IB | 37 points 37 points with Chemistry and Biology at Grade 6 or above at HL. |
Bachelor's Degree (Gradutes Only) | 2:1 Honours Degree 2.1 honours degree pass in dental therapy degree. If degree does not include a significant amount of Chemistry and Biology, Level 3 qualifications in Chemistry and Biology would also be needed. |
Statistics | |
Number of applicants per interview | N/A |
Number of applicants per place | N/A |
DomMedic Mind Tutor
30 September 2021
Applying from Scotland, I wasn’t able to secure work experience at the dental practice. I completed online work experience courses instead. Will I be disadvantaged in the selection for an interview?
AnonymousMedic Mind Tutor
21 February 2022
im not 100% sure but im pretty sure it doesnt matter because work experience is still work experience and on the website it states “We recommend you gain some work experience if you are applying to study with us. We may be able to help find you a placement.” hope that helps