Dental Technology FdSc
University of Worcester
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton College)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Location

Birmingham Metropolitan College (Matthew Boulton College)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

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**Overview**Our Dental Technology Foundation Degree blends academic learning with practical placements, so youll continually apply theory to practice. The modules will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dental technology industry.You will work on placement in a dental laboratory, allowing you to develop and apply the expertise needed to manufacture dental appliances. Youll also work in purpose-built laboratories, to learn the fundamental skills used in dental ...Read more


Overview

Our Dental Technology Foundation Degree blends academic learning with practical placements, so you'll continually apply theory to practice. The modules will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dental technology industry.You will work on placement in a dental laboratory, allowing you to develop and apply the expertise needed to manufacture dental appliances. You'll also work in purpose-built laboratories, to learn the fundamental skills used in dental technology services. The academic aspect of the course is taught at Birmingham Metropolitan College, one of our partner institutions.


Key features

- You can study full-time over 2 years or part-time over 3 years. The taught component of the course will normally be delivered over 3 days per week across 2 semesters per year (1 and a half days per week for part-time students)- Authentic work-based learning is an integral part of the course design - with an on-going application of theory and practice, where one environment supports learning in the other- Designed in partnership with employers, this foundation degree meets the National Occupational Standards for the sector- When you complete the course you will be able to register with the General Dental Council- You'll also have opportunities to study CAD/CAM applications to dental technology, materials science, and anatomy & physiology


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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52/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th

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32 Grades / Points required

The normal minimum entry requirement for FdSc programmes is the possession of 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Mathematics and qualifications to the value of 32 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent. All students will be required to sit an English diagnostic assessment equivalent to Level 2. This is to establish if students require support and is used as supportive tool only. Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 7 with no element below 6.5.

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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
4 Jennens Road Birmingham B4 7PS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.2 miles away
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