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Dental Technology

  • FdSc
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
City Campus
Awarded by:
University of Hull
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Course summary

Validated by The University of Hull, this exciting full time course offers a practical focus on Dental Technology; allowing students to develop specialist skills in depth, whilst also gaining a broad, contextual understanding of the profession. Studied over two years (full-time), students will focus on the basic professional and practical skills required for success in the professions (such as basic anatomy for dentistry, public health and legislation) in the first year, then develop their theoretical knowledge and technical abilities (focusing on dental technology skills in a variety of areas) during the second year.

KEY UNITS
Level 4 (Year One)

Semester 1
Introduction to Dental Technology (20 credits)Basic Dental Anatomy and Terminology (20 credits)Dental Legislation and Professionalism (20 credits)
Semester 2
Introduction to Dental Material Sciences (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis (20 credits)Dental Public Health and Professional Practice (20 credits)

Level 5 (Year 2)
Semester 1
Dental Biosciences and Anatomy (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis and Orthodontics (40 credits)
Semester 2
Dental Technology Techniques: Fixed Restorative (20 credits)Advanced Dental Technology Techniques and Procedures (20 credits)Dental Material Science (20 credits)Work Based Project

Modules

Key Units
Level 4 (Year One)
Semester 1
Introduction to Dental Technology (20 credits)
Basic Dental Anatomy and Terminology (20 credits)
Dental Legislation and Professionalism (20 credits)
Semester 2
Introduction to Dental Material Sciences (20 credits)
Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis (20 credits)
Dental Public Health and Professional Practice (20 credits)
Level 5 (Year 2)
Semester 1
Dental Biosciences and Anatomy (20 credits)
Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis and Orthodontics (40 credits)
Semester 2
Dental Technology Techniques: Fixed Restorative (20 credits)
Introduction to Advanced Techniques (20 credits)
Dental Material Science (20 credits)
Work Based Project

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
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B840
Institution code:
S22
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
2
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

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:
S22
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
2

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

International applicants considered

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
96 points

Please note that students with a BTEC grade of MMM or MMP will also be considered on the basis of a strong personal statement and interview.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

Students will be expected to obtain appropriate PPE and a dental toolkit, which is expected to cost somewhere between £200 - £250.

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