On our Clinical Dental Technology (CDT) degree, you will train to become a dental technician. You'll train in our on-site dental laboratory and Dental Clinic gaining the technical and clinical skills you need.
Why study with us
- This groundbreaking course is the first of its kind in the UK.
- Dentistry at the University ranked first in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022).
- As a trainee Dental Technician, you will have the opportunity to treat your own patients in our on-site Dental Clinic.
Becoming a dental technician
- Your first two years will involve training in our on-site dental laboratory and Dental Clinic.
- Technical and clinical team skills are reinforced in Year 2.
- In year 3 you'll gain experience in our Community Dental Clinic in Preston.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Accreditations
- This course has been accepted by the GDC Registrar. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of the dental profession. They register qualified dental professionals, work to ensure the quality of dental education, and protect patient safety.
Future careers as a Dental Technician
On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (subject to GDC approval) and work in dentistry as a dental care professional. You could work as a dental technician (or dental technologist) or a clinical dental technician.
You can also progress into advanced or specialist dental technology. You could specialise in reconstruction sciences such as:
- maxillofacial technology
- conservation
- orthodontics
- prosthodontics
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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This course is based in the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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