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Dental Technology

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton College)
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Course summary

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

Modules

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Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton College)

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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:
W80
Campus name:
Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton College)
Campus Code:
D
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:
W80
Campus name:
Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton College)
Campus Code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 32 points

The normal minimum entry requirement for FdSc programmes is the possession of 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Mathematics and qualifications to the value of 32 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent. All students will be required to sit an English diagnostic assessment equivalent to Level 2. This is to establish if students require support and is used as supportive tool only. Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 7 with no element below 6.5.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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