Overview
Our Dental Technology Foundation Degree blends academic learning with practical placements, so you'll continually apply theory to practice. The modules will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dental technology industry.
You will work on placement in a dental laboratory, allowing you to develop and apply the expertise needed to manufacture dental appliances. You'll also work in purpose-built laboratories, to learn the fundamental skills used in dental technology services. The academic aspect of the course is taught at Birmingham Metropolitan College, one of our partner institutions.
Key features
You can study full-time over 2 years or part-time over 3 years. The taught component of the course will normally be delivered over 3 days per week across 2 semesters per year (1 and a half days per week for part-time students)
Authentic work-based learning is an integral part of the course design - with an on-going application of theory and practice, where one environment supports learning in the other
Designed in partnership with employers, this foundation degree meets the National Occupational Standards for the sector
When you complete the course you will be able to register with the General Dental Council
You'll also have opportunities to study CAD/CAM applications to dental technology, materials science, and anatomy & physiology
Why the University of Worcester?
The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.
At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.
University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.
First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.
Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Worcester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
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