Dental Technology Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Help improve people's oral health, confidence and quality of life by creating the dental appliances and restorations used in modern dentistry.

This course combines classroom learning at Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) with practical experience in the workplace, helping you develop the skills needed to manufacture a range of dental devices.

You'll learn both traditional laboratory techniques and the latest digital technologies, including CAD/CAM design, 3D printing and milling. Alongside developing your practical skills, you'll build a strong understanding of dental materials, oral anatomy and the science that underpins dental technology.

Why study this course?

* Combine academic study at Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) with work-based learning in a dental laboratory, giving you regular opportunities to apply what you learn in a professional setting.

* Learn both traditional laboratory techniques and the latest digital dentistry technologies, including CAD/CAM design, milling and 3D printing.

* Study in Birmingham, at the heart of the UK's dental technology profession, with opportunities to engage with industry developments and professional networks through events such as the annual Dental Technology Showcase.

Where could this take me?

Throughout the course, you'll develop the practical, technical and problem-solving skills needed to work in modern dental laboratories. Through work-based learning and hands-on experience creating dental appliances, you'll build the professional confidence and industry knowledge employers value.

Graduates may go on to work as dental laboratory technicians, with opportunities to progress into laboratory management roles. With further study, you could also train as a clinical dental technologist. Successfully completing this foundation degree can also provide a route into the final year of a related BSc or BA (Hons) top-up degree.