The Foundation Degree in Dental Technology is a three-year, part-time course available only to applicants employed full time in a dental laboratory.
It has been developed and built to match the requirements of dental technicians, employers, professional bodies, and also meet the statutory regulator's requirements for recognition of the higher technical skills required by modern dental technicians. These are steps needed to gain the knowledge, understanding and competence students will require to develop as a Dental Care Professional (DCP).
The Foundation Degree recognises the practical skills training provided by a workplace mentor in one of the disciplines of dental technology, and formal credit will be given for the developed competence and integration with other members of the dental team.
This programme is intended to provide students with an opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding and real work based competence to effectively operate as a dental technician and also to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a dental technician.
The Foundation Degree in Dental Technology is validated by The Open University.
Modules are currently under review. Updated modules will be available on this course information page. They are likely to include:
Year 1:
Dental Anatomy & Health
Professional Practice & Research Methods
Introduction to Dental Technology
Year 2:
Dental Materials Science
Work Based Practice A
Applied Laboratory Techniques 1
Year 3:
Principles of Dental Health
Dental Anatomy & Disease
Work Based Practice B
Applied Laboratory Techniques 2
The course is assessed through the submission of written essays, reports, a series of project-based practical assessments, assessment of laboratory practice, a final project completed in the workplace in years 2 and 3 and the submission of clinically acceptable dental appliances.
Practical Exams are required for Introduction to Dental Technology Techniques, Applied Dental Laboratory Techniques 1 and Applied Laboratory Techniques 2 to prove a ‘Safe Practitioner’ level has been achieved.
Formative feedback will support student progression in both written work and technical outcomes. Students complete a portfolio of cases and receive formative ongoing feedback and summative feedback once the case has been completed. Self and peer assessment in convener/critique situations is an essential element of all projects and the feedback from these will enhance student achievement and progression.
Feedback is provided on formal coursework submissions to enable you to learn and develop throughout the course. This includes feedback on draft or formative assessment work at least once per module.
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Applicants must be already employed full-time in a dental laboratory.
GCSE English Language at grade C or above or equivalent;
MMM grade profile (BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma).
We also welcome applications from those with relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements or mature students.
Applicants should hold a total UCAS Tariff points score from relevant qualifications of at least 96 points.
If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email careersadvice@liv-coll.ac.uk or call 0151 252 3607.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £5746 | Year 1 |
| England | £5746 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5746 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5746 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5746 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Students may be required to purchase their own materials for any specialist projects they undertake as part of the course.
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