Overview

You will work on placement in a dental laboratory, allowing you to develop and apply the expertise needed to manufacture dental appliances at Dental Technology Foundation Degree from University of Worcester. 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 the partner institutions.

Key facts

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dental Technology Techniques for Fixed Prosthodontics
Preparing for Practice and Future Employment
Employment Practice A
Dental Technology Techniques for Removable Prosthodontics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, 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.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 1 A Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) and a maximum of 3 A levels
4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Mathematics
All students will be required to sit an English diagnostic assessment equivalent to Level 2. This is to establish if students require support and is used as supportive tool only.
Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 7 with no element below 6.5.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17200 GBP / year

≈ 17200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

£1,190.83 per 15-credit module tuition for part-time

Living costs

Worcester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Worcester

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