UEA dentistry — BDS Dental Surgery, 2027 entry
The University of East Anglia lists a five-year, full-time BDS Dental Surgery course starting in September 2027, with 25 UK places and 11 international places.
2027-entry dentistry deadline: 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time. This is the UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most dentistry courses; check your course listing. UCAS deadline.
Course and application details
| Course | BDS Dental Surgery |
|---|---|
| UCAS code | A200; institution E14 |
| Duration | 5 years, full time |
| Start | September 2027 |
| A-level headline requirement | AAA including Biology or Chemistry |
The headline requirement is not the complete admissions policy. See UEA for GCSEs, accepted qualifications, recent-study requirements, English language and other conditions.
UCAT and interview
UEA requires the UCAT in the application year and states that it has no cut-off score. It uses the overall score to select applicants for interview and alongside the interview score when making offers; the SJT contributes to the interview score. Interviews use the Multiple Mini Interview format on campus.
Approval status
UEA describes the programme as provisionally accepted by the GDC and still subject to GDC approval.
UEA course and full entry requirements — checked 16 September 2026. These details come directly from UEA; this school is not included in the 2027 Dental Schools Council booklet used on the other school pages.
UEA announced that applicants could begin their UCAS applications from 9am on 12 May 2026. UEA application announcement.
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UEA dentistry: common questions
When does UEA dentistry start?
UEA lists September 2027 as the start of its five-year BDS Dental Surgery course.
Does UEA dentistry require the UCAT?
Yes. UEA requires the UCAT in the year of application and states that there is no cut-off score.
Is the UEA BDS fully approved?
UEA describes the course as provisionally accepted by the GDC and still subject to GDC approval.