Dental Technology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Dental Technology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
This BSc (Hons) Dental Technology degree aims to produce dental technologists able to fabricate dental restorations, prostheses and appliances (such as unique, individually made crowns and bridges or orthodontic appliances) to a high standard of precision. Appliance design and manufacture is taught using both hands on (analogue) and digital methods. The course seeks to expand understanding of new and developing areas of dental technology, particularly digitisation.
This course is operated in close collaboration with the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust, which wil...
This BSc (Hons) Dental Technology degree aims to produce dental technologists able to fabricate dental restorations, prostheses and appliances (such as unique, individually made crowns and bridges or orthodontic appliances) to a high standard of precision. Appliance design and manufacture is taught using both hands on (analogue) and digital methods. The course seeks to expand understanding of new and developing areas of dental technology, particularly digitisation.
This course is operated in close collaboration with the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust, which will deliver, assess and be responsible for one third of the course. As a dental technology undergraduate you will work with trainee dentists and consultants in the second and third years of the course.
Cardiff Met provides a Foundation Year route for applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A08-G23
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
96 points from 3 A levels to include minimum grades CC, one to be in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject.
T Level
Considered based on subject studied
UCAS Tariff
To include two C grades, or equivalent. One to be in a Science subject (Sciences can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, IT, Maths, Food Technology, Environmental Science or Geography) or Art/Design subject.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 0.0, offer-merit: 45.0, offer-pass: 0.0
Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject - 96 points, other grade combinations accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, Maths & Science. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths & Science.
Scottish Advanced Higher
96 points to include minimum grades DD, one to be in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum MM in Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Grade combinations totalling 96 considered with a minimum MM in Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall Pass to include 1xH5 in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 points considered with a minimum of 2xH2 grades, one to be in a Science subject or suitable Art/Design subject. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Applied Science or suitable Art/Design subject
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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