Clinical Dental Technology - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview On our Clinical Dental Technology (CDT) degree, you'll train as a clinical dental technician in state-of-the-art dental labs. You'll have access to cutting-edge technology and specialist equipment, including intraoral scanning, CADCAM design, milling and 3D printing systems. Why study with us This ground-breaking course is the first of its kind in the UK. You’ll be taught alongside both Dental Surgery and Dental Therapy students, allowing you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team. As a student, you will have the opportunity to treat your own patients in our on-site Dental Clinic. What you’ll do Your first two years will involve training in our on-site dental laboratory and the University of Lancashire Dental Clinic. Technical and clinical team skills are reinforced in Year 2. In year 3 you'll gain experience in the the University of Lancashire Community Dental Clinic in Preston. Accreditations This course has been accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety. Future careers On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council and work in dentistry as a dental care professional. With the specialised technical and clinical skills you acquire, you'll enhance your employment prospects and unlock greater earning potential in the field. You could work as a dental technician (or dental technologist) or a clinical dental technician. You can also progress into advanced or specialist dental technology. You could specialise in reconstruction sciences such as: maxillofacial technology conservation orthodontics prosthodontics

3 A-Levels with minimum grades BCC – Must include Biology which will be required at B (Including a Pass in Biology practical endorsement). We will consider all subject areas for the remaining 2 A levels but ideally they would be Physics, Chemistry or Maths, except general studies or critical thinkingBTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at DDM or above will be accepted as an alternative to A-levels providing specific unit requirements have been met, please see UCAS for more detailsBTEC subsidiary diploma achieved at M will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or aboveA 60 credit (45 graded) science based Access course may be considered alongside a dental nursing or dental technology qualification; 21 credits at Merit or above plus 24 credits at pass or above – all the Biology modules would be required at merit or aboveA Foundation entry course in a relevant science-based subject would be considered if achieved at 50% overall with 60% or above in all Biology modulesInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level SubjectsDental nursing and dental technology qualifications (without the required GCSE’s and A-levels/BTEC/Access to HE/foundation course) will not be consideredA registrable qualification in dental nursing or dental technology will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above.5 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above - must include Mathematics, Science and English Language.All students whose first language is not English, must have IELTS – grade 7.0 or above in all four categories (unless a U.K. Degree level qualification is held) at point of applicationTOEFL iBT - Overall score of 97 and component scores of Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 26Pearson Test of English Academic - 76 with no component score below 76International applications will be considered with the equivalent qualifications (subject to fees)A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course