Dental Technology BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Dental Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Bolton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £23500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £15500 - £28000 | £21500 - £35000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27855 | £24571 | £28403 |
25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £18500 - £31500 | £21984 - £37274 |
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Course Description
Interested in developing an exciting career in dentistry? Our Centre for Dental Sciences is the newest dental education department in England, offering opportunities to work in state-of-the-art dental laboratories with access to the latest technology and specialist equipment, all while earning your BSc (Hons) in Dental Technology along the way. Interested in a career that combines technical skill, the ability to care for people and a level of artistry? Dental technicians (or dental technologists as they are often referred to) make dentures, crowns, bridges and dental braces that improve patients’ appearance, speech and chewing function. The University of Bolton 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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Dental Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Bolton
35% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Other Educational Professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Your Level 3 subjects must include a science subject; for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Dental Technology.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science.
If you have experience of working in other dental team roles, we’ll be happy to consider your application, providing you can present evidence of satisfactory level 3 qualifications.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
Costs
Tuition Fees Dental Technology BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £40650 | |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £40650 | |
EU | £47850 | |
International | £47850 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B840
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About University of Bolton
The University of Bolton, often referred to as Bolton Institute, is a university located in Bolton, England, whose vision in their own words is to be a distinctive teaching intensive and research informed university known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors. The university is mainly based on the campus between Deane Road and Derby Street in Bolton itself, but the university also has an academic centre in the United Arab Emirates known as Ras Al Khaimah.
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Student composition of University of Bolton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bolton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6560
- postgraduates:
- 1615
- Total:
- 8175
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Dental Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Bolton | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £40650 £47850 | 104 | Bolton |
On campus
Full-time
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Dental Technology BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | 148 | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Clinical Dental Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Preston |
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Full-time
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Dental Technology (top-up) BSc (Hons) | University of Bolton | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bolton |
On campus
Part-time
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Oral Health Sciences BSc | University of Dundee | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28620 | 221 | Dundee |
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Full-time
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Dental Surgery BDS | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £46190 | - | Sheffield |
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Dentistry BDS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 | - | Cardiff |
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Full-time
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Dentistry BDS | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £37600 | - | Belfast |
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Dentistry - BDS entry BDS | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £43100 | - | Bristol |
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Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £25400 | - | Portsmouth |
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- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £27500 after graduation.
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (35%), Other Educational Professionals (10%), Information Technology Professionals (5%), Administrative occupations (5%)
- Dental Technology BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bolton.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 7.69% Percentile among all Dental Technology students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.