BDS Dental Surgery at Newcastle University

Entry requirements

A levels: AAA including Chemistry and Biology. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required at grade 4/C or above. IB: A minimum of 36 points with Chemistry and Biology at Grade 6 or above at Higher Level. If not studying the full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and Biology, with completion of a national high school diploma. Scottish Highers: AAAAA at Higher Grade normally including Chemistry and Biology. Two Advanced Highers also normally required (minimum A/B) to include Biology and/or Chemistry. If only one out of Biology and Chemistry is offered at Advanced Higher, a grade A is required in that science. 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. English and Mathematics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Graduate applicants: Graduates are accepted onto the full 5-year course. A degree with a 2:1 or higher is required, and must include Biology and Chemistry as a significant percentage of the degree. English language: IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each sub-skill