On our Clinical Dental Technology (CDT) degree, you'll train as a clinical dental technician in state-of-the-art dental labs. You'll have access to cutting-edge technology and specialist equipment, including intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, milling and 3D printing systems.
Why study with us
- 2ndin the UK for learning opportunitiesNational Student Survey (Dentistry)
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- This groundbreaking course is the first of its kind in the UK.
- Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities using cutting-edge dental technology.
- As a trainee clinical dental technician, you will have the opportunity to treat your own patients in our on-site Dental Clinic.
Becoming a clinical dental technician
- Your first two years will involve training in our on-site dental laboratory and Dental Clinic.
- Technical and clinical team skills are reinforced in Year 2.
- In year 3 you'll gain experience in our Community Dental Clinic in Preston.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Accreditations
Future careers as a clinical dental technician
On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (subject to GDC approval) and work in dentistry as a dental care professional. You could work as a dental technician (or dental technologist) or a clinical dental technician.
You can also progress into advanced or specialist dental technology. You could specialise in reconstruction sciences such as:
- maxillofacial technology
- conservation
- orthodontics
- prosthodontics
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
If your application is successful, you'll be invited to interview in February 2025. Interview dates are:
- Monday 24 February
- Tuesday 25 February
- Wednesday 26 February
There will be a short time between interview bookings opening and the dates when the interviews are being held. Please note no other interview dates will be available.
Please also note if your application is deemed unsuccessful subsequent applications submitted within the same UCAS cycle will not be considered.
- 3 A-Levels with minimum grades BCC – Must include Biology which will be required at B (Including a Pass in Biology practical endorsement). We will consider all subject areas for the remaining 2 A levels but ideally they would be Physics, Chemistry or Maths, except general studies or critical thinking
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at DDM or above will be accepted as an alternative to A-levels providing specific unit requirements have been met, please see UCAS for more details
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended certificate achieved at M will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above
- A Pass in a Science based Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 21 Level 3 Credits at Merit and 24 Level 3 credits at Pass, or above. Must include a minimum of 12 level 3 credits in Biology related modules passed with Merit. This qualification can be considered alongside a dental nursing or dental technology qualification
- A course with a foundation year in a relevant science-based subject would be considered if achieved at 50% overall with 60% or above in all Biology modules
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 points from Higher Level Subjects including Biology
- Dental nursing and dental technology qualifications (without the required GCSE’s and A-levels/BTEC/Access to HE/foundation course) will not be considered
- A registrable Level 3 qualification in dental nursing or dental technology will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above.
- 5 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above - must include Mathematics, Science and English Language.
- All students whose first language is not English, must have IELTS – grade 7.0 or above in all four categories (unless a U.K. Degree level qualification is held).
- International applications will be considered with the equivalent qualifications (subject to fees)
- A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course
All offers of a place on this course are subject to satisfactory health screening. It is important to note that should your health screening not be satisfactory your offer of a place on this course may be withdrawn.
If you have already enrolled on the course prior to completion of your health screening, or if your health screening clearance is revoked or changes during the course, you may be required to withdraw from the course even if you have already started.
If you would like to discuss or seek advice in respect of the health screening requirements for this course, please contact the Course Enquiries Team.
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
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Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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The Leverhulme Bursary supports UK undergraduate students in financial need.
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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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