Clinical Dental Technology BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Clinical Dental Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Dentistry.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Dentistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £39690 | £36567 | £35218 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32775 - £49690 | £21425 - £44097 | £13919 - £45944 |
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Course Description
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 UCLan Dental Clinic.
- Technical and clinical team skills are reinforced in Year 2.
- In year 3 you'll gain experience in the UCLan 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.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Clinical Dental Technology BSc (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 80% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
NVQ Level 3 Oral Health Care (Dental Nursing) or National Certificate in Dental Nursing or a registerable dental technology qualification is acceptable for application in lieu of one A-level grade B; however Biology and another science are still required. 5 GCSEs at grade B/5 or above including Mathematics and English. All students whose first language is not English must have IELTS Score of 7.0 with no component mark less than 7.0 (or equivalent qualification) taken within the two years prior to the course start date
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component score less than 7.0. (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component score less than 7.0. (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Clinical Dental Technology BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #11
- #15
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- Dentistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #15
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- Dentistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
