FdSc Dental Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A Foundation Degree in Dental Technology studied part time over three years, with practical experiential learning carried out in the student's workplace. It covers Levels 4 and 5 (240 credits) and the General Dental Council Safe Practitioner Framework outcomes for registration as a Dental Technician.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 3 years part time | Intake: September (application deadline for 2027/28: 31 July 2027) | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

12 mandatory 20-credit modules: Removable Prosthodontics A and B, Fixed Prosthodontics A and B, Dental Anatomy and Physiology, CAD/CAM in Dentistry, Applied Dental Materials, Orthodontics, The Safe Practitioner and Work-Based Learning A and B, Preparing for Practice and Work-Based Learning C, and Consolidated Dental Technology.

Career pathways

Employment in commercial dental laboratories, dental practices or NHS laboratories; FdSc graduates can progress to the full-time BSc (Hons) at the university.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least one A level or equivalent qualification, and employment as a trainee in a dental laboratory or dental practice. Mature applicants or those without formal qualifications but with relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may face a more extensive interview. A GDC-registered workplace mentor is required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all elements (or equivalent). Application deadline for 2027/28: 31 July 2027.

Intake: September (application deadline for 2027/28: 31 July 2027)

Duration: 3 years part time

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