Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs)

With 50 COPDEND-style scenarios and expert-reviewed answers, this course is a practical way to build confidence, test your judgement, and prepare for a stronger Dental Foundation Training (DFT) ranking.

Practise SJTs with confidence

If you’re applying for Dental Foundation Training, you’ll need to sit a Situational Judgement Test as part of the national recruitment process. Our SJT mock exam course is designed to help you prepare effectively and feel more confident on test day.

This exclusive course can be accessed anytime through our CPD hub.

Watch: How to approach SJTs

In this video, Andrea Ogden GDP explores how SJTs are used in national recruitment for DFT, how they’re scored, and the thinking behind recommended answers. You’ll also get practical tips on answering questions effectively, along with example cases to review before you take the test.

What our SJT mock exam course includes

• 50 practice cases based on realistic, everyday scenarios
• The official COPDEND format used in national recruitment
• Expert-reviewed answers so you can compare and learn best practice
• Questions developed by experienced dentists and early career professionals
• Unlimited attempts so you can practise at your own pace.

It’s a practical way to get familiar with the format and improve how you approach each question.

How to access the course

The mock exam course is available exclusively to BDA student members in their final year of dental school. 

To access the course, log in to your BDA member account.