BSc Clinical Dental Technology
Entry requirements
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 thinking BTEC 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 details BTEC Level 3 National Extended certificate achieved at M will be accepted in lieu of 1 C grade A-Level, however, Biology will still be required at grade B or above A Pass in a Science based Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 21 Level 3 Credits at Merit and 24 Level 3 credits at Pass, or above. Must include a minimum of 12 level 3 credits in Biology related modules passed with Merit. This qualification can be considered alongside a Level 3 dental nursing or dental technology qualification A course with a foundation year in a relevant science-based subject would be considered if achieved at 50% overall with 60% or above in all Biology modules International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 points from Higher Level Subjects including Biology Dental nursing and dental technology qualifications (without the required GCSE’s and A-levels/BTEC/Access to HE/foundation course) will not be considered A registrable Level 3 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). International 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
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Dentistry, combining dental laboratory skills with clinical patient care. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques and Clinical Skills. Graduates are qualified to register as Clinical Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council. The programme trains students alongside BSc Dental Therapy and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) cohorts, with the option to progress to the graduate BDS course upon achieving a 2:1 classification.
Modules
- Health Prevention and Technical Skills
- Early Dental Disease and Complex Technical Skills
- Holistic Patient Care and Technical Skills