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UKCAT cut-off points in dentistry.

I was wondering if there was any cut-off points for UKCAT in dentistry?
Or any universities that are pretty harsh / easy going when it comes to UKCAT?
I was particularly thinking about...Glasgow, KCL, Liverpool, QM, Sheffield?

My UKCAT score wasn't too great.

But work experience wise:
One month at GDP.
Weekly volunteer at the British Dental Association museum.
Maxillo-facial surgeon shadowing at St. Barts.
Orthodontist placement.
Volunteer at Primary school.
I have a few extra-curricular activities up my sleeve.
& I have a paid job at a dental lab.
I'm confident about my personal statement.

...but my UKCAT score is scaring me.:frown:
Reply 1
Last year Glasgow didnt seem to take it into much consideration. I know lots of people who gt in that didnt do brilliantly in it.
Reply 2
I think queen mary have a cut off point but not sure bout the rest...check in the prospectuses...
And how did u get a position in an orthodontist and the british dental museum ive tried but cant seem to get newere
Reply 3
The placement at the museum was a mission.

And...if you really want a placement in an orthodontist, youre going to have to look beyond Ilford, noone takes you on round there.
My placement is about one and a half hours away from my house. I go on Monday, and its only for 3 days. :s-smilie:
Reply 4
**** man...ive tried today and noones taken me on...it seems like youve done quite a lot of w/e. Ill try outside of ilford then lol....thanks neways
Reply 5
:smile:
S'all good.
Good luck, PM me if you need any help.
<33nit.xx

Good luck with your UKCAT aswell.
Reply 6
Dhesi
Last year Glasgow didnt seem to take it into much consideration. I know lots of people who gt in that didnt do brilliantly in it.


OoOh, I called Glasgow about looking at AS grades, and they said that they wouldnt give interviews if you don't have atleast BBB at AS. :s-smilie:

They're a bit fussy with that.
Reply 7
Its a very popular uni so its a good way of cutting their numbers. If you look at the recent times uni ratings glasgow has the highest entry requirements/process.
Reply 8
S'ppose thats why they can use UKCAT less in the selection process.
But, kinda doesnt give you a second chace to have a go to get in, for people like moi, I got a C at AS. :frown:
Reply 9
aj123
**** man...ive tried today and noones taken me on...it seems like youve done quite a lot of w/e. Ill try outside of ilford then lol....thanks neways


Try The Lane Dental Practice on ilford lane :wink: just be nice...
Reply 10
Tazzie
Try The Lane Dental Practice on ilford lane :wink: just be nice...

Which ones that and is it just a GDP or does it specialise in a particular sector of dentistry...do u no ne orthodontists that would take me on???

cheers
Reply 11
that one is just the usual family friendly GDP, i think.
Aww, you sound really panicked! Dont worry.
what w/e have you done?
<33nit.xx
Reply 12
nitnotnat
S'ppose thats why they can use UKCAT less in the selection process.
But, kinda doesnt give you a second chace to have a go to get in, for people like moi, I got a C at AS. :frown:


yeh same i got a C are their any unis that would give me an interview?
Reply 13
Erm, I'm doing the C at A2. So I'll have to pull it up.

But, if your going to leave it at a c, ill deff just leave it as pending and resit a module to get a B.

:smile:x
Reply 14
yup its just a GDp- it does private treatment aswell though. I did my WE there
Reply 15
Original post by nitasha.
I was wondering if there was any cut-off points for UKCAT in dentistry?
Or any universities that are pretty harsh / easy going when it comes to UKCAT?
I was particularly thinking about...Glasgow, KCL, Liverpool, QM, Sheffield?

My UKCAT score wasn't too great.

But work experience wise:
One month at GDP.
Weekly volunteer at the British Dental Association museum.
Maxillo-facial surgeon shadowing at St. Barts.
Orthodontist placement.
Volunteer at Primary school.
I have a few extra-curricular activities up my sleeve.
& I have a paid job at a dental lab.
I'm confident about my personal statement.

...but my UKCAT score is scaring me.:frown:


What ukcat did you get???
Reply 16
Original post by Elsaae
What ukcat did you get???


660 Band 3 so not so great :/

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