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Newcastle University
Total lengthAbout 20 min
Interviewers2 selectors
WhenFebruary–March
Interviews and offers in recent years
343interviewed (2024 entry)
106offers made
About 31%of interviewees received an offer
| Entry | Applicants | Interviewed | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 entry | 811 | 343 | 106 |
| 2023 entry | 825 | 213 | 121 |
| 2022 entry | 843 | 242 | 100 |
Offers from the waiting list: not published by this university.
What these figures cover: BDS, from a Freedom of Information response.
Figures are as published by the university or released under Freedom of Information. Definitions differ between schools, so compare with care. A dash means the figure was not published.
Key dates
- Interviews are usually held in February and March.
- Interview times are released online for you to choose.
- Book early to get a suitable slot.
- Applicants not shortlisted are normally told by March.
How the interview works
- You will have a semi-structured panel interview, not an MMI.
- It lasts about 20 minutes.
- It takes place online via Zoom.
- Two trained admissions selectors from the School of Dental Sciences interview you.
- Selectors come from dental, non-dental, clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
What they assess
- Preparation and motivation for dental school
- Effective learning skills
- Team working
- Personal qualities and resilience
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Empathy, sensitivity, integrity and professionalism
How it's scored and how offers are made
- Each selector grades you independently against set criteria in the six areas.
- Selectors do not see your grades or UCAT score.
- Offers are based solely on your interview score.
- Offers are made only after all interviews are complete.
- Your interview score is never shared with you.
- You will normally hear by the end of April, through UCAS.