Clinical Dental Technology

Course Overview

Our Clinical Dental Technology degree is a unique and innovative clinical dental technology course, which will allow you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team.

Why study with us


• This ground-breaking course is the first of its kind in the UK.



• You’ll be taught alongside both Dental Surgery and Dental Therapy students, allowing you to train as you will practice in the future, as part of the whole dental team.



• As a student, you will have the opportunity to treat your own patients in our on-site Dental Clinic.



What you’ll do


• Your first two years will involve training in our on-site dental laboratory and the University of Lancashire Dental Clinic.



• Technical and clinical team skills are reinforced in Year 2.



• In year 3 you'll gain experience in the the University of Lancashire Community Dental Clinic in Preston.



Accreditations


• This course has been provisionally 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

On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council *subject to GDC approval (visit website for full details) and work in dentistry as a Dental Care Professional. You could work as a Dental Technician or a Clinical Dental Technician.

It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At the University of Lancashire, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study.

All first-year Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls on campus for all new full-time students at their Preston Campus. Included in university-owned halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces.

You will learn from leaders in their field at the University of Lancashire and their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to teach courses, that range from Business to Law, Nursing or Sport, that will allow you to secure your dream job. The University of Lancashire focuses on employability, they have close links with leading employers across the North-west and build work experience into a wide range of courses to ensure you thrive in your chosen field.

If you're interested in applying to the University of Lancashire, call now to find out more information or click to visit their website where you can book on their Open Day on 16 August or a place on a campus tour!