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Which A-levels do you need for Dentistry? Requirements at 14 UK universities
Of the 14 Dentistry degree courses at 14 UK universities (2027 entry), 11 require Chemistry (79%) and 10 require Biology (71%); the most common standard offer is AAA (11 courses). The safest three subjects are Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, which keep 14 of 14 courses open. All 14 require the UCAT.
- Courses
- 14
- Universities
- 14
- Most common standard offers
- AAA (11) and A*AA (3)
- Admissions tests
- UCAT (14 courses)
- Data
- 2027 entry · official course pages, verified October 2026
Subject demandacross 14 courses
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- Chemistryrequired 11 · optional 3
- Biologyrequired 10 · optional 4
- Mathematicsoptional 3
- Physicsoptional 3
- Further Mathematicsoptional 1
- Psychologyoptional 1
The safest three subjects
Ranked by how many courses' subject requirements the three meet. This covers subjects only, not grades.
Chemistry + Biology + Mathematics
Keeps 14 of 14 courses open
Check Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics in the Course FinderChemistry + Biology + Physics
Keeps 14 of 14 courses open
Check Chemistry, Biology, Physics in the Course FinderChemistry + Mathematics + Physics
Keeps 4 of 14 courses open
Check Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics in the Course Finder
Course by course14 courses
| University | Course | Required / options | Standard offer | Admissions test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Dentistry BDS | Chemistry, Biology | AAA | UCAT |
| KCL | Dentistry BDS | 1 of Biology/Chemistry + 2 of Biology/Chemistry/Physics etc. | A*AA | UCAT |
| Bristol | Dentistry BDS | Chemistry + 1 of Biology/Physics/Mathematics/Further Mathematics | AAA | UCAT |
| Glasgow | Dentistry BDS | Chemistry, Biology | AAA | UCAT |
| Leeds | Dental Surgery BChD | Biology, Chemistry | AAA | UCAT |
| Birmingham | Dental Surgery BDS | Chemistry, Biology | AAA | UCAT |
| Sheffield | Dental Surgery BDS | Chemistry, Biology | AAA | UCAT |
| QMUL | Dentistry BDS | 1 of Biology/Chemistry + 2 of Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics | A*AA | UCAT |
| Cardiff | Dental Surgery BDS | Biology, Chemistry | AAA | UCAT |
| Newcastle | Dental Surgery BDS | Chemistry, Biology | AAA | UCAT |
| Liverpool | Dental Surgery BDS | Chemistry, Biology | AAA | UCAT |
| UEA | Dental Surgery BDS | 1 of Biology/Chemistry | AAA | UCAT |
| QUB | Dentistry BDS | Biology, Chemistry | AAA | UCAT |
| Dundee | Dentistry BDS | Biology, Chemistry | A*AA | UCAT |
Chosen your subjects? Check them course by course
Enter your A-level subjects and grades (or predictions) and the Course Finder checks them against the official requirements of every course at 43 universities.
Do you need Chemistry to study Dentistry?
Of the 14 Dentistry courses at 14 UK universities, 11 list Chemistry as required (79%); 3 do not list it as required (all of them accept it as one of a choice of subjects), for example Dentistry BDS at KCL, Dentistry BDS at QMUL and Dental Surgery BDS at UEA.
What is the typical A-level offer for Dentistry?
The most common standard offers across the 14 Dentistry courses are AAA (11) and A*AA (3); check each course page for the exact requirement.
Do you need an admissions test for Dentistry?
All 14 courses require the UCAT. Check each course page for the details.