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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
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Validated by The University of Hull, this exciting full time course offers a practical focus on Dental Technology; allowing students to develop specialist skills in depth, whilst also gaining a broad, contextual understanding of the profession. Studied over two years (full-time), students will focus on the basic professional and practical skills required for success in the professions (such as basic anatomy for dentistry, public health and legislation) in the first year, then develop their theoretical knowledge and technical abilities (focusing on dental technology skills in a variety of areas) during the second year.KEY UNITSLevel 4 (Year One) Semester 1Introduction to Dental Technology (20 credits)Basic Dental Anatomy and Terminology (20 credits)Dental Legislation and Professionalism (20 credits)Semester 2Introduction to Dental Material Sciences (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis (20 credits)Dental Public Health and Professional Practice (20 credits)Level 5 (Year 2)Semester 1Dental Biosciences and Anatomy (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis and Orthodontics (40 credits)Semester 2Dental Technology Techniques: Fixed Restorative (20 credits)Advanced Dental Technology Techniques and Procedures (20 credits)Dental Material Science (20 credits)Work Based Project
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
Please note that students with a BTEC grade of MMM or MMP will also be considered on the basis of a strong personal statement and interview.
Students living in
England
£7,500 per year
Students from England
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£7,500 per year
Students from Scotland
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£7,500 per year
Students from Wales
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£7,500 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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