Admission policy for undergraduate Dental Surgery BDS course (A200)

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Dear Cardiff University,

I am writing to you with regards to the admission policy for International (non-EU) applicants to the undergraduate Dental Surgery BDS course (A200).

Please provide the following information:

1) The admission policy including the scoring and ranking procedure to shortlist International (non-EU) applicants for interviews.

2) How is the UKCAT score used to rank applicants?

3) What is the weighting used for UKCAT score and predicted A-level grades in the ranking?

4) Is there a cut-off score for UKCAT? If so, what is the range of the cut-off score?

5) Are International (non-EU) applicants ranked against other International applicants, or are they ranked against all applicants both Home/EU and International?

6) How is the personal statement use in the selection process? Is there a score for personal statement?

7) Please provide a spreadsheet of all applicants, Home/EU and International (non-EU), who were offered a place, including UKCAT score, and interview scores (if applicable).

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Kumar Cherian

InfoRequest, Cardiff University

Dear Kumar

 

I acknowledge receipt of your email/letter received by this office on
11^th August 2017 in which you requested information regarding Admissions
Policy for UG Dental Surgery Course.

 

Your request will now be dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act
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InfoRequest, Cardiff University

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Dear Kumar

 

I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information request dated
11^th August 2017in which you requested information regarding Admissions
Policy for UG Dental Surgery Course

 

For ease of reference, I have reproduced your questions below and set out
our corresponding responses:

 

1. The admission policy including the scoring and ranking procedure to
shortlist International (non-EU) applicants for interviews.

The UCAS submissions of the applicants is scored. This includes GCSE (or
equivalents offered), A levels (or equivalents offered), UKCAT and SJT
score along with evaluations of the personal and supporting statements and
work experiences. From the resultant scoring, interviews are conducted and
offers made.  Only the 7 best GCSEs and 3 best A levels (or equivalents)
are scored.  All essential requirements, as detailed in our admissions
documentation, must be met.

 

2. How is the UKCAT score used to rank applicants?

The UKCAT score is used to help provide an overall score from an
application. It scores about one quarter of the overall possible score.

 

3. What is the weighting used for UKCAT score and predicted A-level grades
in the ranking?

No weighting is used. Each component scores about one quarter of the total
score possible. Predicted grades are scored as if they were achieved
grades

 

4. Is there a cut-off score for UKCAT? If so, what is the range of the
cut-off score?

No

 

5. Are International (non-EU) applicants ranked against other
International applicants, or are they ranked against all applicants both
Home/EU and International?

International are ONLY ranked against international applications.

 

6. How is the personal statement used in the selection process? Is there a
score for personal statement?

The personal statement is used to provide evidence of a desire to study
dentistry along with proof or work experience, lifestyle and general
indications for a career in dentistry.

 

7. Please provide a spreadsheet of all applicants, Home/EU and
International (non-EU), who were offered a place, including UKCAT score,
and interview scores (if applicable).

Please see attached spreadsheet. Please note that the scores reflect the
different processes utilised to recruit Home and Overseas students.

 

 

I trust this information satisfies your enquiry.  The University has a
Freedom of Information Complaints Procedure should you feel dissatisfied
with this response or the way in which your request was handled.
Complaints must be made in writing and must set out why you believe the
University has not met its obligations under the Freedom of Information
Act.  You may email your complaint to [email address] where it
will be forwarded to the Director of Strategic Planning and Governance who
will be responsible for overseeing the review.

 

If you remain dissatisfied following the outcome of your complaint, you
have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for
consideration.  The Information Commissioner can be contacted at the
following address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House,
Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
Cardiff University. If you require further assistance please feel free to
contact me.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Steve Moss   Steve Moss
 
Strategic Planning & Governance   Adran Cynllunio Strategol a
Llywodraethu
Cardiff University   Prifysgol Caerdydd
Friary House   Friary House
Greyfriars Road   Heol y Brodyr Llwydion
Cardiff CF10 3AE   Caerdydd CF10 3AE
     
Tel: 029 208 70338   Ffon: 029 208 70338
E-mail: [1][email address]   E-bost: [2][email address]
 

 

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Dear InfoRequest,

Thank you for your reply.

I would like to seek clarification below:

1) You mention UCAS submissions are scored and this includes GCSE, A levels, UKCAT and SJT scores.
What if the International (non-EU) candidate, who is taking A levels, do not have GCSE or equivalent qualification. How would Cardiff manage the evaluation of this candidate? Would he be disadvantaged because of this?

2) You mention that each component of the UKCAT score and A level grades contribute about one quarter of the total possible score. What are the other components that contribute to the total score and indicate the percentage contribution for each of these components.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Kumar Cherian

InfoRequest, Cardiff University

Dear Kumar

 

Please see below for our responses:

 

1. You mention UCAS submissions are scored and this includes GCSE, A
levels, UKCAT and SJT scores. What if the International (non-EU)
candidate, who is taking A levels, do not have GCSE or equivalent
qualification. How would Cardiff manage the evaluation of this candidate?
Would he be disadvantaged because of this?

 

No there would be an individual evaluation of such a candidate and the A
level scores without GCSEs equated so that this person receives the same
score evaluation as a candidate with GCSEs.  As with all non-standard
applications, any who apply with unusual backgrounds are dealt with
individually in attempt to ensure the application receives as much and as
fair attention and is not significantly disadvantaged.

 

2. You mention that each component of the UKCAT score and A level grades
contribute about one quarter of the total possible score. What are the
other components that contribute to the total score and indicate the
percentage contribution for each of these components?

 

The 4 components that are used to give the overall score are the GSCE
score, the A level score, the UKCAT score and the SJT score.  The
percentage contributions used for international students (at present) are
GCSEs 24% A levels 26%, UKCAT score 28%, SJT 22%

 

I trust this information satisfies your enquiry.  The University has a
Freedom of Information Complaints Procedure should you feel dissatisfied
with this response or the way in which your request was handled.
Complaints must be made in writing and must set out why you believe the
University has not met its obligations under the Freedom of Information
Act.  You may email your complaint to [email address] where it will be
forwarded to the Director of Strategic Planning and Governance who will be
responsible for overseeing the review.

 

If you remain dissatisfied following the outcome of your complaint, you
have the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for
consideration.  The Information Commissioner can be contacted at the
following address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House,
Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
Cardiff University. If you require further assistance please feel free to
contact me.

 

Kind regards,

 

Steve Moss   Steve Moss
 
Strategic Planning & Governance   Adran Cynllunio Strategol a
Llywodraethu
Cardiff University   Prifysgol Caerdydd
Friary House   Friary House
Greyfriars Road   Heol y Brodyr Llwydion
Cardiff CF10 3AE   Caerdydd CF10 3AE
     
Tel: 029 208 70338   Ffon: 029 208 70338
E-mail: [1][email address]   E-bost: [2][email address]
 

 

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