Overview

The Clinical Dental Technology (Hons) course at The University of Lancashire gives you the opportunity to train as a clinical dental technician who can work within dental technology and primary care dentistry. Primary care dentistry is delivered by the whole dental team, of which clinical dental technicians are an increasingly important part.

Key facts

The structure of the course is exciting and innovative in that our BSc Clinical Dental Technology, BSc Dental Therapy and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses share common modules. Both Clinical Dental Technician students and BDS students will learn clinical, technical and professional skills together during the course.
On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council *subject to GDC approval (visit website for full details) and work in dentistry as a Dental Care Professional. You could work as a Dental Technician or a Clinical Dental Technician.

Accreditation

This course has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pre-clinical Dental Science
Dental Technology Studies
Laboratory and Clinical Placement
Health Promotion
Population Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 A-Levels with minimum grades BCC – Must include Biology which will be required at B (Including a Pass in Biology practical endorsement). The university will consider all subject areas for the remaining 2 A levels but ideally they would be Physics, Chemistry or Maths, except general studies or critical thinking
BTEC Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at DDM or above will be accepted as an alternative to A-levels
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 points from Higher Level Subjects including Biology
A Foundation entry course in a relevant science-based subject would be considered if achieved at 50% overall with 60% or above in all Biology modules
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects
A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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