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Dental Technology at Nottingham College - UCAS

Nottingham College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Dental Technology

Course summary

Dental technicians manufacture, modify and repair custom-made dental appliances (such as braces, bridges, crowns, implants and prosthetics). There is an increasing demand for skilled dental technicians, with work requiring close attention to detail, colour and manual dexterity. This 3-year part-time course provides the skills and theoretical knowledge required to succeed in this profession. The Foundation Degree has been developed with industry input and designed to fully comply with General Dental Council requirements. This award is validated by The Open University. About the course Students will be able to acquire competency in areas such as: -Oral anatomy and physiology -Biomaterials science -Dental appliance design and manufacture -Professionalism, ethics and legislation are covered, together with reflective skills and analytical decisions-making. Modules include: -Dental Technology Techniques -Oral Biomedical Science -Professional Practice -Dental Biomaterials Science -Design of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics -Integrated Studies and Work Based Learning Modules Assessment Coursework is assessed continually through a variety of individual and group assignments; such as practical activities and investigations, research projects, written reports and presentations. Some modules include assessment by examination to help prepare you for further study. Compulsory Work Placement It is essential that applicants are employed in a Dental Laboratory or have some form of placement in order to carry out the work based learning modules. A total of 400 hours of logged work-based activities is required together with constructed appliances in a portfolio. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act The General Dental Council state that all Dental Care Professionals are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all criminal convictions need to be disclosed prior to registration. This may affect the ability to register as a DCP. Your career and progression Career opportunities are available to graduates of this course in the NHS, commercial laboratories, private practices, dental manufacturing companies, or they could progress to further study with the option to continue studying for a full BSc (Hons) in Dental Technology. Alternative career options include Maxillofacial Technology, Clinical Dental Technology, Research and Development, Teaching and Education, or Medical Sales.


How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Before completing your application, you should check whether you have or expect to gain, the necessary qualifications for entry.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/university-centre/how-to-apply-for-a-university-level-course

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Interview

Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements will be invited to attend an informal interview and undertake a manual dexterity test as part of the admissions procedures.

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Applicants meeting the initial entry requirements will be invited to attend an informal interview and undertake a manual dexterity test as part of the admissions procedures.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £4500 Year 1
EU £4500 Year 1
England £4500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4500 Year 1
Scotland £4500 Year 1
Wales £4500 Year 1
Channel Islands £4500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Dental Technology at Nottingham College - UCAS