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Dental Technology
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
This BSc (Hons) Dental Technology degree aims to produce dental technologists able to fabricate dental restorations, prostheses and appliances (such as unique, individually made crowns and bridges or orthodontic appliances) to a high standard of precision. Appliance design and manufacture is taught using both hands on (analogue) and digital methods. The course seeks to expand understanding of new and developing areas of dental technology, particularly digitisation.
This course is operated in close collaboration with the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust, which will deliver, assess and be responsible for one third of the course. As a dental technology undergraduate you will work with trainee dentists and consultants in the second and third years of the course.
Cardiff Met provides a Foundation Year route for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Dental Council
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B840
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Campus Code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff96 points
To include two C grades, or equivalent. One to be in a Science subject (Sciences can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography) or Art/Design subject.
A level
96 points from 3 A levels to include minimum grades CC, one to be in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
Access to HE DiplomaD: 0 credits
M: 45 credits
P: 0 credits
Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject - 96 points, other grade combinations accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM
Grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum MM in Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
96 points to include minimum grades DD, one to be in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 points
Overall Pass to include 1xH5 in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2, H2, H2
96 points considered with a minimum of 2xH2 grades, one to be in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths & Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaMMM
Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaMM
Grade combinations totalling 96 considered with a minimum MM in Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
T LevelPass (C and above)
Considered based on subject studied
Work experience and knowledge of the work of a dental technologist including when and where this was undertaken, together with evidence of communication skills should be listed clearly in your personal statement.
You will be required to submit a video of yourself completing a relevant task - further details will be provided.
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Applicants are asked to submit a video of themselves completing a practical task
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | No element lower than 6 Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 58 | No element lower than 57 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
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.
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
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