Undergraduates develop their skills that will enable them to make an
effective contribution to the dental technology sector. Studying both theory and
practical lessons ensures you are competent in providing the clinical team with
dental appliances that are fit for purpose. There are opportunities for innovative, imaginative and creative learners in
all the units of this qualification, in both taught sessions and the assessment
of each unit.
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Dental Technology Foundation Degree
Level 5 - Professional & University
Dental Technology Foundation Degree
This course is the higher level programme for registration as a Dental Care
Professional with the General Dental Council to enable you to practice as a
Dental Technician. The practical elements are developed in our dental
laboratories where you will gain knowledge of materials, techniques and
equipment commonly found in the dental technology sector. Practical work is
underpinned with theoretical classes that will build your confidence as a young,
new professional. You will learn how to use dental materials but you will also understand how
to select them and why they are used as part of a dental appliance. The role of the dental team and specifically the role of a dental technician
is a key area of development.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Matthew Boulton College
16-09-2024
£6,937.00*
TBC
Matthew Boulton College
18-09-2024
£9,250.00*
TBC
Course Length: 30 Weeks
You will need UCAS Tariff Points: 32 points.
The tariff points can be made up of:
- A Levels (GCE and VCE): 1 A Level at Grade C
- BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade PPP
- BTEC Diploma: Grade PP
- BTEC 90 Credit Diploma: Grade MP
- Access to HE: Grade P45.
Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above: 4 which must include: GCSE English: Grade C/4, GCSE Maths: Grade C/4
Are Level 2 equivalents accepted?: Yes
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 a 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.
Our course is 50% course work and 50% examination. You will need to undertake 200 hours of work experience each year in a Dental Laboratory. You will complete practical projects, presentations, reports and a portfolio. We place a strong emphasis on high levels of attendance and achievement. Our support team are here to help you get the best out of your course and you will be assigned an individual tutor.
Upon completion of the Foundation Degree in Dental Technology you can choose a varied pathway to continue your professional development. You may decide to go forward into higher education; this leads onto a final process where students can graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Dental Technology. Employment opportunities also include working in private dental laboratories, NHS departments, material and equipment sales, implantology and even teaching.
Year 1 modules:
- Anatomy and Physiology and Basis Appliance Design
- Basic Dental Technology Techniques
- Employment Practice A
- Introductory Dental Biomaterials.