Dentistry

The five-year dentistry degree programme at Queen’s University Belfast will help you build the professional behaviours, clinical operative skills, and confidence required to practice as a dental professional. During the programme you will develop a broad clinical experience on real patients, in a range of different clinical environments both within the dental school and in outreach placements.

Important Guidance for all Applicants In addition, to the entrance requirements outlined below, it is essential that you read the Admissions Policy Statement for Dentistry. The Admissions Policy Statement contains more detailed information on the admission process for Dentistry and it is essential you read this before applying to the University. This is the Admissions Policy Statement for Dentistry for 2026 entry. It is anticipated that the 2027 Policy will be available in June/July 2026. http://go.qub.ac.uk/den-adm-policy Interview There are 45 places available for applicants from the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI). Applicants are ranked on academic ability and performance in UCAT, and a proportion selected for interview. Interviews for these applicants take place in person. Offers are made solely on the outcome of the interview. There are 15 places available for International and European Union (not ROI) students. Applicants are ranked solely on academic ability and a proportion selected for interview. Interviews for these students take place online. Again, offers are made solely on the outcome of the interview. In selecting candidates at interview, we value genuine commitment to dentistry, sustained motivation, and strong communication skills. We also seek candidates who demonstrate initiative, professional responsibility, teamwork, and a commitment to patient care. Successful applicants show resilience, the ability to reflect on experiences, and a clear understanding of the professional and ethical standards required of safe dental practitioners. UCAT All applicants, assigned as Northern Ireland (NI), Great Britain (GB) or European Union - Republic of Ireland (EU (ROI)) for fees purposes, are required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in the year of application and the results achieved will be used as part of the selection process prior to interview. Further information on UCAT is available at: http://www.ucat.ac.uk Irish Leaving Certificate H1H1H1H1H2H2 including Higher Level grade H1 in Biology and Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Mathematics. For applicants offering Irish Leaving Certificate, please note that performance at Junior Certificate is taken into account when shortlisting for interview. Applicants should include this information in their UCAS application.