BSc Dental Technology
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology is an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering focusing on the design and manufacture of dental appliances. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is approved by the General Dental Council to enable graduates to join the professional register as dental technicians, and includes practical assessments spanning fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. The course begins with foundational studies covering Oral Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Dental Technology Techniques, and Preparing for Practice: Regulation and Ethics. Subsequent learning explores Dental Biomaterials Science alongside Employment Practice A (DT) and Employment Practice B (DT). Students also complete Research Methodology in preparation for the Dental Research Project. Later stages introduce Advanced Oral Biomedical Science, Principles of Dental Aesthetics and Occlusion, and a Specialised Dental Technology Discipline.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Your Level 3 subjects must include a science subject; for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Dental Technology. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science. You’ll be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. You may also be required to undertake a manual dexterity test. If you have experience working in other dental team roles, we'll be happy to consider your application, providing you can present evidence of satisfactory level 3 qualifications. Some work placements involved in this course involve unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. If you’ll be undertaking a placement that involves regulated activity you’ll have to get an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) beforehand. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Health associate professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: Dentists; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental nurses; clinical dental technicians; dental technicians; and orthodontic therapists.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Practice: Regulation and Ethics
- Oral Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Dental Technology Techniques
- Employment Practice A (DT)
- Dental Biomaterials Science
- Research Methodology
- Employment Practice B (DT)
- Dental Technology Techniques for Fixed Prosthodontics
- Dental Technology Techniques for Removable Prosthodontics
- Dental Technology Techniques for Orthodontics
- Advanced Oral Biomedical Science
- Specialised Dental Technology Discipline
- Principles of Dental Aesthetics and Occlusion
- Dental Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. The General Dental Council quality assures and approves qualifications for registration, for the following registrant groups: Dentists; dental hygienists; dental therapists; dental nurses; clinical dental technicians; dental technicians; and orthodontic therapists.
How many students continue on BSc Dental Technology at University of Greater Manchester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.