King's College London dental school: BDS entry requirements
King's College London — Faculty of Dentistry, London (Guy's campus). 4 dentistry programmes for 2027 entry, plus 1 hygiene/therapy programme. Entry requirements, admissions test, interview format and resit policy below, as published by the Dental Schools Council.
| UCAS code | A205 |
| Course length | 5 years |
| Typical A level offer | A*AA at A level including A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
| Interview | The interview method is yet to be confirmed. |
Entry requirements — 2027 entry
Dentistry BDS (A205) — 5 years
Standard Entry Dentistry
| A levels / Scottish Highers | A*AA at A level including A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. If Maths is being used to meet the subject requirement, then we cannot consider Further Maths as the third A-level. Please see the website for more details. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AA at Advanced Higher. Must include grade A in Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry, and grade A in an additional Ad-vanced Higher in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Please note we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. |
| GCSEs / Scottish Nationals | GCSEs: Grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics. Scottish Nationals: GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via Intermediate 2/Standard Credit Grade 1 or 2/ National 5 with B (if not studying at Higher/Advanced Higher Level). |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology, in addition to grade 6 in Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations. GCSE/ IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level. |
| Access to HE Diploma / BTEC | - must be 60 credits in total. |
| Degree (graduate applicants) | Minimum 2:1 Honours degree in any subject, with grade B in A-Level (or equivalent) in Biology or Chemistry and grade B in A-Level (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. Alternatively, a 2:2 is acceptable combined with a Master's degree with at least a merit, as long as the above stated A-Level grades are achieved. Graduates who have a sufficient quantity of Biology or Chemistry as part of their degree may not need the A-Level (or equivalent) in this subject but the admissions team may request further information to assess this. |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
| Personal statement | Used in assessment of application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a dentistry degree programme and career. |
| Interview method | The interview method is yet to be confirmed. |
| Work experience | Please refer to our page on Work Experience. Resist accepted? We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their Level 3 qualifications for the first time (i.e. completing A-levels within 3 years). Applicants resitting for a second time (i.e. completing A-levels within 4 years) are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty. We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their GCSEs for the first time. Applicants resitting for a second time are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty. |
| Widening participation | We do not make contextual offers for this programme, and all applicants will be required to meet the standard entry requirements. However, as part of the assessment process, we do take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the contextualised admissions website |
Dentistry Graduate/Professional Entry Programme BDS (A202) — 4 years
Graduate Entry Dentistry
| A levels / Scottish Highers | N/A |
| GCSEs / Scottish Nationals | N/A |
| International Baccalaureate | N/A |
| Degree (graduate applicants) | A minimum 2:1 (upper second class honours) undergraduate bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in a Biosciences subject, or a 2:2 (lower second class honours) undergraduate bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with a postgraduate degree with at least a Merit overall grade (or international equivalent) in a Biosciences subject. Please see website for further detail.s |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
| Personal statement | Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a dentistry degree programme and career. We would normally expect that you will have undertaken some work experience in a caring environment and/or observation in a clinical setting. If this is not possible, we look for evidence that you have worked in a setting where you can interact with the general public, e.g. in a pharmacy, check-out or restaurant. See website for further details. |
| Interview method | The interview method is yet to be confirmed. |
| Work experience | Please refer to our page on Work Experience. |
| Widening participation | As this programme is a graduate/professional entry programme, we do not make contextual offers for this programme, and contextual consideration is not taken into account as part of the assessment process. Applicants can apply to both A205 (Dentistry BDS) and this programme via the UCAS application system, if they wish to maximise their chances of studying at King's. However, each application is assessed independently and you should ensure that you check the entry requirements and eligibility clearly for both programmes. Only open to applicants from the UK. |
Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS (A204) — 3 years
Graduate Entry Dentistry
| A levels / Scottish Highers | N/A |
| GCSEs / Scottish Nationals | N/A |
| International Baccalaureate | N/A |
| Degree (graduate applicants) | Applicants must be qualified doctors (registered with the UK General Medical Council) who have completed Foundation Years 1 and 2, and wish to pursue a career in either oral and maxillofacial surgery or oral medicine/ pathology. |
| Admissions test | None. |
| Personal statement | Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a dentistry degree programme and career. |
| Interview method | Panel interviews. |
| Work experience | Applicants must be qualified doctors (registered with the UK General Medical Council) who have completed Foundation Years 1 and 2, and wish to pursue a career in either oral and maxillofacial surgery or oral medicine/ pathology. Additional information There are 10 places available for this programme and candidates will be expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to a career in either oral and maxillo-facial surgery or oral medicine/pathology. There are no ring-fenced places for graduates of King's and all applicants are treated equally. Please note, this programme is not open to Overseas fee payers. Only open to qualified doctors from the UK. |
Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS (A206) — 5 years
Dentistry with a Gateway Year
| A levels / Scottish Highers | AAB with A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to studying one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. If Maths is being used to meet the subject requirement, then we cannot consider Further Maths as the third A-Level. Please note that A-levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. |
| GCSEs / Scottish Nationals | Grade 6/B in both GCSE English and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS- level. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade 5 in Higher Level in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/ EE. For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations. GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level. Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education Diploma - must be 60 credits in total. |
| Admissions test | UCAT |
| Personal statement | Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic, physical and emotional demands of a dentistry degree programme and career. |
| Interview method | To be confirmed. |
| Work experience | Please refer to our page on Work Experience. Only open to applicants that meet specific widening participation criteria. |
| Resit policy | We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their Level 3 qualifications for the first time (i.e. completing A-levels within 3 years). Applicants resitting for a second time (i.e. completing A-levels within 4 years) are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty. We are able to consider applicants who are resitting their GCSEs for the first time. Applicants resitting for a second time are usually only considered where there are mitigating circumstances and will be referred to the faculty. |
| Widening participation | To be eligible to be considered for the Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme, you must have attended only non-selective state education within a London borough as determined by the UK government’s Department for Education (DfE), since the age of 11. Please list all the schools that you have attended since the age of 11 on your UCAS application. Applicants cannot have started or completed a degree before submitting their application, and all applicants must have sat the UCAT prior to submitting their application. We do not make contextual offers for this programme, and all applicants will be required to meet the standard entry requirements. However, as part of the assessment process, we do take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the contextualised admissions section of our website. |
How King's College London uses the UCAT
UCAT
The UCAT Consortium does not publish a central table of how each school scores the test, and this site does not publish unsourced cut-off scores. Check the admissions pages linked below for the current threshold or ranking method. Preliminary UCAT mean scores and deciles are published each September; since 2025 the test has no Abstract Reasoning section, so the maximum is 2700, not 3600.
Dental hygiene and therapy at King's College London
King's College London also runs 1 dental care professional programme. These train hygienists and therapists, not dentists, and do not lead to the BDS. See every GDC-approved therapy and hygiene course in the UK, with approval status.
- Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc (A900) · 3 years — BBB to include grade B in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
DFT schemes nearest King's College London
Dental Foundation Training is the year every UK graduate does next. These are the 5 DFT schemes closest to the school, with their post counts — allocation is national and by ranked preference, so proximity is context, not entitlement.
| Scheme | Base | Posts | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal (Joint DFT & DCT) Scheme | London (pan-London) | 44 | 3 km |
| South London Scheme | South London | 34 | 9 km |
| North London Scheme | North London | 50 | 10 km |
| Hertfordshire Scheme | Welwyn Garden City | 14 | 35 km |
| North Kent Scheme | Medway | 12 | 43 km |
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King's College London dentistry: common questions
What A level grades does King's College London need for dentistry?
A*AA at A level including A in Biology or Chemistry, in addition to grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.
What GCSEs does King's College London require for dentistry?
GCSEs: Grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics.
Does King's College London use the UCAT?
Yes — the UCAT.
Is the King's College London dentistry interview an MMI or a panel?
The interview method is yet to be confirmed.
Which DFT scheme is nearest King's College London?
Longitudinal (Joint DFT & DCT) Scheme, based in London (pan-London), about 3 km away with 44 posts. DFT allocation is national and by ranked preference, so proximity is context, not entitlement.
Sources
Entry requirements above are as published by the Dental Schools Council, Entry requirements for UK and Ireland dental schools — 2027 entry, collated directly from admissions staff and checked on 8 Sep 2026. Requirements change every cycle — confirm on the school's own page before applying.
Admissions pages for King's College London:
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