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Getting into Competitive Subjects DENTISTRY

Getting into Competitive Subjects DENTISTRY. Dr Simon Wood BChD Admissions Tutor Leeds Dental Institute University of Leeds Dr Duncan Wood Admissions Tutor School of Clinical Dentistry University of Sheffield. Dentistry – Typical Entry Requirements.

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Getting into Competitive Subjects DENTISTRY

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  1. Getting into Competitive SubjectsDENTISTRY Dr Simon Wood BChD Admissions Tutor Leeds Dental Institute University of Leeds Dr Duncan Wood Admissions Tutor School of Clinical Dentistry University of Sheffield

  2. Dentistry – Typical Entry Requirements • 6+ GCSEs (inc Maths and English at Grade C; Biol and Chem or Dual Sci) • 3 A2 levels: Grades AAB (must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry) • UKCAT (most, but not all Dental Schools) Graduate qualifications are also considered (eg. 2.1(Hons) or higher in a life science.

  3. How competitive is it? • Nationally: < 2.5 applicants for each place. (UCAS Website) • Those with predicted minimum requirements is probably less than 2 applicants per place. • What is the problem?

  4. At Sheffield… • Over 1000 applicants for 75 places. At Leeds… • Approx 1400 applicants for 85 places (81 Home/EU; 4 International). • Therefore the selection procedure is tough and sometimes blunt.

  5. Facts & Figures • 1000+ applicants • 300-350 interviews • 200-220 offers • 100-110 accepts • 75 meeting the requirements

  6. Problems for Selectors • Pressure to hit targets. • If we overshoot… • If we undershoot…

  7. Problems for Selectors • Increasing number of graduate applications • Increasing number of ‘post qualification’ applications

  8. Problems for Selectors • Working with unreliable predicted grades (Schwartz report) • Selecting from high achievers • No AS (A1) results

  9. Problems for Selectors • Should we concentrate on academic achievement or academic potential? • Widening Participation • Obstacles to achievement

  10. A Holistic approach… • Difficult because: • Each student must be assessed fully, with strong, supported evidence. • Time • Weight given to each criteria

  11. Selection for interview: • GCSE Results • Predicted A2 grades • Academic Reference • Personal Statement (non-academic achievements) • Academic Potential • UKCAT (not currently required at Leeds)

  12. Personal Statement: • Demonstrates knowledge of profession, work experience. • Demonstrates leadership skills, team working. • Demonstrates motivation: Sports, work, voluntary work, dedicated to interest or hobby.

  13. What makes a good Personal Statement? • Assessment of Statements.

  14. The Interview • ~15 mins; structured. • 3 panel members. • Predetermined list of questions (motivation, social awareness, responsibility, interests). • Opportunity to ask questions • Panel scores individually and then agree an overall subjective rating for the applicant.

  15. Motivation to study Dentistry at a particular School Understands the demands of HE Can demonstrate self motivation Explains why this School is their preferred option. Is knowledgeable about the course, school, university and city.

  16. Communication Skills • Answers questions • Doesn’t gabble • Articulate • Engaging • Can argue when appropriate

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