BSc (Hons) Dental Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to Year 1: 96 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy) and Science. English language (international applicants): Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all elements, or equivalent. A levels: minimum three A levels, grades CC, to include a Science or Art/Design Technology subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, IT, Mathematics, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography count as Science); Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM within Applied Science. T Level: Pass (C+) in a Science subject. Access to Higher Education Diploma: within a Science subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum one Grade 5 in Higher Level Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 to include a Science (higher level subjects only, minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades DD to include Science. Scottish Highers are also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers. A foundation year route is available for applicants who do not meet these requirements. Contextual offers are available. Mature applicants with relevant experience or prior learning are considered individually. Other requirements: occupational health assessment; a portfolio showcasing a piece of work demonstrating manual dexterity (written description of no more than 750 words plus images); applicants must show manual dexterity, creativity, attention to detail and knowledge of dental technology. The foundation year must be passed with an overall mark of 70% at the first attempt.