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Dental Technology
- Foundation Degree in Science
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- City Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Hull
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
Course 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
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- City Campus
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 96
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £7950* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
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