Dental Technology

University of Worcester
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Biomedical sciencesBiology

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

Overview

Our Dental Technology Foundation Degree blends academic learning with practical placements, so you'll continually apply theory to practice. The modules will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dental technology industry.

You will work on placement in a dental laboratory, allowing you to develop and apply the expertise needed to manufacture dental appliances. You'll also work in purpose-built laboratories, to learn the fundamental skills used in dental technology services. The academic aspect of the course is taught at Birmingham Metropolitan College, one of our partner institutions.

Key features

  • You can study full-time over 2 years or part-time over 3 years. The taught component of the course will normally be delivered over 3 days per week across 2 semesters per year (1 and a half days per week for part-time students)

  • Authentic work-based learning is an integral part of the course design - with an on-going application of theory and practice, where one environment supports learning in the other

  • Designed in partnership with employers, this foundation degree meets the National Occupational Standards for the sector

  • When you complete the course you will be able to register with the General Dental Council

  • You'll also have opportunities to study CAD/CAM applications to dental technology, materials science, and anatomy & physiology

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2259 Other health professionals
    2254 Medical radiographers

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Biomedical sciences, Biology

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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