BSc (Hons) Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Are you interested in developing an exciting career in dentistry? Our Centre for Dental Sciences offers the only GDC-approved BSc (Hons) Dental Technology degree in England. You can work in our state-of-the-art dental laboratories with access to the latest technology and specialist equipment, gaining the experience and expertise needed to join the GDC professional register and practice as a Dental Technician.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Preparing for Practice: Regulation and Ethics, Oral Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Dental Technology Techniques, Employment Practice A (DT), Dental Biomaterials Science, Research Methodology, Employment Practice B (DT), Dental Technology Techniques for Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Technology Techniques for Removable Prosthodontics, Dental Technology Techniques for Orthodontics, Advanced Oral Biomedical Science, Specialised Dental Technology Discipline, Principles of Dental Aesthetics and Occlusion, Dental Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduate career opportunities are available in the NHS, commercial laboratories, private practices, dental manufacturing companies and dental schools. The NHS offers a clear management structure for career advancement, while in the commercial sector, there are options for becoming a laboratory owner or manager with several years of experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points. Your Level 3 subjects must include a science subject; for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Dental Technology. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science. You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. You may also be required to undertake a manual dexterity test. If you have experience working in other dental team roles, we'll be happy to consider your application, providing you can present evidence of satisfactory level 3 qualifications. Some work placements involved in this course involve unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. If you’ll be undertaking a placement that involves regulated activity you’ll have to get an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) beforehand. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=B840-D&code2=0012

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