Clinical Dental Technology, Dip HE - Higher Apprenticeship at University of Lancashire

The Dip HE Clinical Dental Technology Higher Apprenticeship combines academic learning with workplace experience to prepare GDC-registered dental technicians to become clinical dental technicians. Delivery is blended, and learners treat their own patients in the University dental clinic under supervision.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Department: Dentistry  |  Duration: 23 months  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Study mode: degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4 covers dental lab techniques, patient care for dentures, general health and oral health, infection control, legal standards and treatment planning. Level 5 includes Holistic patient care and further technical skills. Teaching uses digital dental technology.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to the GDC to register as a clinical dental technician (subject to GDC approval) and work in private and NHS laboratories, clinics and hospitals.

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