Useful information for applicants with special requirements.
On this page you can find useful information for applicants with specific learning difficulties, medical conditions and disabilities.
See details on how to disclose your requirements during the application process, the support available from the University's Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS), and contact information for further assistance.
Applicants with specific learning difficulties
Things to be aware of during your application.
Applicants are asked to disclose on their UCAS application forms if they have a specific learning difficulty (SpLD), such as dyslexia, and to provide evidence of this in the form of an endorsed document by an Educational Psychologist/Specialist Teacher.
This document should be sent, at the time of submission of the UCAS form, direct to the University's Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) at the address provided below. DASS will advise on the suitability of the available SpLD evidence for HE study purposes.
The Division of Dentistry will consider applicants with SpLDs along with all other applicants, disregarding their SpLD at this stage.
Applicants should be aware that the advice and guidance from DASS may be sought regarding their application.
If applicants consider that they will need additional support at the interview stage of the application, then they should discuss this with the Admissions team or DASS in the first instance.
Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS).
If you'd like more information or guidance, get in touch with DASS.
Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk
General guidance for students with a medical condition/disability
Will my medical condition/disability affect my application?
Students intending to train in dentistry may well have concerns that they could be excluded because of a medical condition/disability. You can be reassured that The University of Manchester will (wherever possible) offer support to students with additional needs through DASS and/or the Student Health Service.
However, there are a very small number of conditions, which may, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body (such as the General Dental Council) and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations. These will be assessed on an individual basis.
All applicants should fill in the box provided on the UCAS application form for the declaration of a disability/SpLD, as this will ensure that you receive appropriate guidance and support.
Contact us
Have any questions? Get in touch.
If you have any concerns and wish to take further advice before deciding whether to apply, please contact:
Disability Advisory Support Service
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7512
Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk
Student Health Service
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 2858
Email: occupationalhealth@manchester.ac.uk