GCSE
Applicants need to achieve 6 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Two Science subjects - either GCSE Double Award Science or two from single award Chemistry, Biology, or Physics
Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications as outlined below:
A Level
The typical offer is ABB at GCE A Level, which must include Biology.
General studies at GCE A or AS level is not included in any offer.
We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2018 would still be valid when applying in September 2023.
Dental Nursing Qualifications
A suitable National Certificate or Diploma in Dental Nursing. If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
A minimum of 2 A levels at grades BB, which must include Biology.
City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Grade Distinction + 2 A levels at grade AB (to include Biology and a second science out of Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Psychology).
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DDM in a predominantly science subject area
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits, of which 15 level 3 credits must be in Biology or Human Biology
You must achieve Merit or Distinction in 33 level 3 credits, including the 15 credits in Biology or Human Biology
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.5 or above with at least 7.0 in each of the speaking and listening sections taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
IB score of 6 in English as a first language at ordinary level.