Course Summary

Our pre-dental entry course in Dentistry (foundation year) is aimed at students who have proven academic ability but not the necessary science qualifications to apply directly to the five-year BDS . You will spend your foundation year at the University and Xaverian College, and will start the five-year BDS course upon successful completion of the foundation course. The five-year course will prepare you for a dentistry career through a combination of clinical study and basic and advanced dental sciences. Once you have mastered basic competencies in the University's skills facilities , you will move on to treating patients in both the University Dental Hospital of Manchesterand local outreach clinics early in the course. You will learn to work within a dental team to take a patient-centred approach to clinical care, practicing in a professional, safe and ethical manner. Our students are also trained to become reflective practitioners who are committed to lifelong learning.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

15 October This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: A204

Institution code: M20

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Our standard A-level offer is AAA including: three arts/humanities subjects or two arts/humanities subjects and one science subject. Combinations of very similar subjects, for example, Biology and Human Biology or Maths and Further Maths together, are not acceptable. Two AS-levels in place of one A2-level will not be accepted. Achieved A-level grades If you have already achieved your A-level grades (and these meet the above requirements) but do not have the required GCSE grades you may still be considered. To be considered you must have a minimum of Grade B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Dual Award Science must be offered at minimum BB or the sciences at minimum Grade C at GCSE or AS-level. This is not an automatic right and you should contact the admissions team prior to application to determine your eligibility to apply. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAB (in non-science subjects).

Scottish Highers We require 4 Highers at Grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English language and Maths, if not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level Grade 2 or above). Applicants also need Scottish Advanced Highers in addition to Scottish Highers, so please also check the entry requirements for those qualifications. Scottish Advanced Highers We require at least two Advanced Highers at Grades AA by the end of Secondary 6. Any of the following combinations are acceptable: three Advanced Highers at AAA; two Advanced Highers, plus one A2-level subject at Grade A; two Advanced Highers, plus one new Higher at Grade A. Only one science subject would be permitted. You will also need Scottish Highers in addition to Scottish Advanced Highers, so please also check the entry requirements for those qualifications.

We have no specific requirements at AS-level. However, we would normally expect students to demonstrate a commitment towards achieving a broad and balanced education. Most applicants will therefore be studying beyond the 'bare minimum' in order to make the most competitive application possible. You may wish to evidence this on your application in a number of ways, for example: studying four A-level subjects; studying for an additional AS level or BTEC qualification in addition to your three main subjects; taking General Studies, Key Skills or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to your three main subjects. We are aware that you may not be able to take the above qualifications at school or college and therefore we allow applicants to provide evidence of participating in other activities aimed at increasing social responsibility, for example, National Citizen Service (NCS) or the Duke of Edinburgh award in lieu of a formal qualification. A list of other suggested activities is provided on our FAQ page. If in doubt, please contact us. Please note that if your school is unable to offer any of the above, they should state this in the UCAS reference and you will not be disadvantaged as a result. Applicants with a WP/WP Plus flag are exempt.

We do not accept Access courses for application to A204. Please see the details for A206 BDS 5-year programme.

Scottish Highers We require 4 Highers at Grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. English language and Maths, if not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (National 5, Intermediate II or Standard Grade Credit level Grade 2 or above). Applicants also need Scottish Advanced Highers in addition to Scottish Highers, so please also check the entry requirements for those qualifications. Scottish Advanced Highers We require at least two Advanced Highers at Grades AA by the end of Secondary 6. Any of the following combinations are acceptable: three Advanced Highers at AAA; two Advanced Highers, plus one A2-level subject at Grade A; two Advanced Highers, plus one new Higher at Grade A. Only one science subject would be permitted. You will also need Scottish Highers in addition to Scottish Advanced Highers, so please also check the entry requirements for those qualifications.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

36 points are required overall (to include core points) with at least 6,6,6 at Higher level. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at Grade B or above. Higher level subjects should include either: three arts/humanities subjects or two arts/humanities subjects and one science subject.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. The same subject specifications as A-level apply. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

We welcome applications from graduates or those in their final year of study towards an undergraduate degree. You should have achieved or be predicted a minimum of an upper second (2:1) honours degree and should have achieved a minimum of BBB at A-level (32 in IB) in your first sitting. The Foundation Year is not appropriate for graduates with a science degree. Please see our FAQ page. Graduate applicants with two sciences at A-level are also not considered for the Foundation Year course. Applicants who fulfil either of those criteria should apply to the 5-year course instead. Please note that we do not accept ordinary or ungraded degrees. We do not accept A-level re-sits for the purpose of improving grades from graduates. UKCAT, Maths at minimum Grade B in GCSE and English Language requirements also apply. Graduates and final year undergraduates must offer an academic reference on their UCAS form.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
PTE Academic 73.0 An overall score of 73 with no less than 73 in each of the communicative skills domains taken at the same sitting.
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 A minimum average score of 7.0 and with no less than 6.5 in any one component taken at the same sitting.

In most cases, we expect applicants to satisfy our English Language requirement by offering English language at GCSE Grade B or above (or a score of 5 in the International Baccalaureate diploma). Applicants from outside the UK (including non-native speakers) need to meet specific English language requirements to study at Manchester. We accept: IGCSE English at Grade B. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): An overall score of 185 with no less than 185 in each of the scoring domains taken at the same sitting; a score of 5 at Standard or Higher level as part of the International Baccalaureate diploma. Please note that some scores only remain valid for two years. If you apply using a certificate gained over two years ago, at the point that you start your course, you will need to retake the test. If you hold English as a second language qualification, we will also require you to offer one of the Secure English Language Tests listed above. Please contact us prior to application if you are unsure how to satisfy these language requirements. Graduates: Graduates who have completed a degree conducted entirely in English at a UK institution may be exempt from the English language requirements. Please contact us if you are unsure. At interview, if we have any concerns about your English language capability regardless of your origin, country of upbringing or existing qualifications, we may require you to take an additional English language test as a condition of any offer we make to you.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Fees for entry in 2022 have not yet been set. For entry in 2021 the tuition fees were £9,250 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2022 entry.

Provider information

Oxford Road
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Manchester
M13 9PL

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