Dental Technology

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Are you interested in developing an exciting career in dentistry? Our Centre for Dental Sciences offers the only GDC-approved BSc (Hons) Dental Technology degree in England. You can work in our state-of-the-art dental laboratories with access to the latest technology and specialist equipment, gaining the experience and expertise needed to join the GDC professional register and practice as a Dental Technician.

Are you interested in a career that combines technical skills, the ability to care for people and a level of artistry? Dental technicians (or dental technologists as they are often known) make dentures, crowns, bridges and dental braces that improve patients' appearance, speech and chewing function. By studying for your BSc (Hons) Dental Technology degree with the University of Greater Manchester, you can build your knowledge and understanding ready for a career in dental technology while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus in the heart of the North West of England.

The University of Greater Manchester is home to state-of-the-art facilities and knowledgeable, professional staff committed to delivering a varied curriculum of theoretical, practical and transferable material. Studying subjects within the fundamental areas of oral anatomy and physiology, you'll have the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest equipment in our specialised laboratories and learn the biomechanics and biomaterials science behind dental appliance design.

We're dedicated to coaching the next generation of dental technicians in the knowledge and competency required to compete and exceed in this sought-after profession. Strongly employer-informed and designed to meet the learning outcomes required by the General Dental Council, this course aims to provide students with a thorough overview of the key regulatory, legal and ethical topics relevant to the industry today, as well as the essential theory of dental technology and biomedical science. We'll also support you in gaining lifelong learning skills, which will help you take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.

The University of Greater Manchester puts your needs first, offering a supportive and positive environment so you can achieve your chosen goals. They're all about small class sizes that allow them to know their students by name, courses designed in consultation with industry experts and continued multi-million-pound investment in facilities.

Highlights include:

Bolton One – their £31 million health and sports centre with a modern gym, 15m climbing wall, 25m swimming pool and a competition-level trampoline

National Centre for Motorsports Engineering (NCME) - the only centre in the UK of its kind, staffed by an incredibly experienced team dedicated to preparing students for employment.

School of the Arts – including photography studios, darkrooms, 2D and 3D art workshops and a fully operating theatre.

With their student-focused university approach, the University of Greater Manchester will support your ambitions and ensure you get to enjoy #UniAsItShouldBe.