Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Dental Technology

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

The BSc Dental Technology degree is accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), and it trains students to create accurate dental restorations, prostheses, and appliances. The programme teaches students to build the correct skills using both traditional (analogue) methods and modern digital techniques, including CAD/CAM in Dentistry.

A large part of the course is taught and assessed in partnership with the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust. Students will learn through lectures, seminars, experiments in special labs, team assignments, and the great use of the virtual learning environment.

Assessment includes written tests, practical assignments, written projects, oral presentations, and video logs. In the third year of this programme, students will carry out a work placement in the University of Wales Dental Hospital Trust.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need 96 UCAS points including A-levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or equivalent.
  • Other International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.
  • A GCSE at grade 4 or C or above in English and Mathematics is accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
  • PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Dental Technology from Cardiff Metropolitan University can become:

  • Dental Technologist
  • Dental Technician
  • Clinical Dental Technician (CDT)
  • Dental Lab Owner or Manager
  • Technologist in Dental Schools

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Dental Technology programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is 16,000. Note that this is subject to change annually.

Admission

You can apply for the BSc Dental Technology programme through UCAS. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.

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