This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Sheffield College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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 UNITS Level 4 (Year One) Semester 1 Introduction to Dental Technology (20 credits)Basic Dental Anatomy and Terminology (20 credits)Dental Legislation and Professionalism (20 credits) Semester 2 Introduction 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 1 Dental Biosciences and Anatomy (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis and Orthodontics (40 credits) Semester 2 Dental Technology Techniques: Fixed Restorative (20 credits)Advanced Dental Technology Techniques and Procedures (20 credits)Dental Material Science (20 credits)Work Based Project
Modules
Key Units Level 4 (Year One) Semester 1 Introduction to Dental Technology (20 credits) Basic Dental Anatomy and Terminology (20 credits) Dental Legislation and Professionalism (20 credits) Semester 2 Introduction 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 1 Dental Biosciences and Anatomy (20 credits) Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis and Orthodontics (40 credits) Semester 2 Dental Technology Techniques: Fixed Restorative (20 credits) Introduction to Advanced Techniques (20 credits) Dental Material Science (20 credits) Work Based Project
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B840
- Institution code:
- S22
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to accept international applicants due to UK visa restrictions.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - MMM
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
Students will be expected to obtain appropriate PPE and a dental toolkit, which is expected to cost somewhere between £200 - £250.
Provider information
Sheffield College
Granville Road
Sheffield
S2 2RL