King's Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
How King's interviews for Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS, in person: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.
Figures from kcl.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
At a glance
- Format: Panel interview, In person (Panel of 3: a mix of faculty and Admissions staff)
- Before it: DBS check and Occupational Health clearance for offer holders
How the King's Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS interview runs
- Before: DBS check and Occupational Health clearance for offer holders; no UCAT
- Interviews: In person
- Each one: With Panel of 3: a mix of faculty and Admissions staff
- They assess: "Communication skills", in the university's own words
Applied: 52. Offered: 11 (2024 UCAS cycle (2023-24, 2024 entry), all domiciles).
Questions asked
- Reported by 6 sources: Why dentistry?
- Reported by 5 sources: What did you learn from your dental work experience about how a practice runs day to day?
- Reported by 5 sources: What are the greatest challenges facing healthcare as a whole, and dentistry in particular?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
King's Dentistry Entry Programme for Medical Graduates BDS interview FAQ
Online or in person?
In person, as a panel interview.
Is there a test?
DBS check and Occupational Health clearance for offer holders.
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