Foundation Degree in Dental Technology - FdSc

There are 12 modules in total and all modules are compulsory. Study is undertaken at two levels. Students can only progress from the first level to the second level upon successful completion of all modules in the preceding level.

The syllabus is structured to include the General Dental Council's requirements for registration as a Dental Technician.

The programme consists of Levels 4 and 5, totaling 240 credits, spread over three years (split into 80 credits per academic year). Hence, Level 4 is completed by the end of semester 1 of year 2, and level 5 commences at the beginning of semester 2 in year 2. Additionally, the intake is always September for students commencing at level 4.

All modules are 20 credits

Year One:

• Fixed Prosthodontics A
• Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Removable Prosthodontics A
• Preparing for Practice and Work Based Learning A

Year Two:

• Removable Prosthodontics B
• Preparing for Practice and Work Based Learning B
• Removable Orthodontics 
  
• Applied Dental Materials

Year Three

• Removable Prosthodontics C
• CAD/CAM in Dentistry
• Fixed Prosthodontics B
• Preparing for Practice and Work Based Learning C

Successful students find employment in private practice, commercial or health service laboratories. Students may also choose to progress to further study.
Students who successfully complete the FdSc are eligible to progress onto the BSc(Hons) programme at this university. There have been part-time students who have elected to do this and have graduated from us with BSc(Hons) Dental Technology.

Applicants should have one A level or equivalent qualification and be employed as a trainee within a dental laboratory.

Mature students without these formal qualifications but who have relevant experience are actively encouraged to apply.

International Applicants
Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard overall with at least 6.0 in all elements, or equivalent.​ For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website.

How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made directly to the university via our self-service facility. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply.​

Programme contains 80 credits per year (cost per 10 credits can be found on the current fees table).

Attendance for this programme is by a low attendance mode. This will necessitate students accessing video conferencing over a PC with a broadband connection and have available a work-based qualified mentor. About 6 attendances per year will be required with a commitment in time of about 6 hours per week of the academic year.

Assessment: Students are continuously assessed throughout the course through assignments and practical and theoretical tests. Work based assessment is an integral part of the course and the mentors responsible for delivering the course at the work place have regular contact with the Cardiff Met course team and liaise over delivery and assessment issues.

Selection Procedure:
Initial selection is carried out in the work place by employed staff of commercial or health service dental laboratories. Cardiff Met entry requirements are stated above.

Audit interviews are planned between the 10th and the 14th of June 2024 and the 12th to the 16th of August 2024, between 10:00 and 15:00.​

For course specific enquiries please contact the programme leader, Edward Mapley:

Email: emapley@cardiffmet.ac.uk​

Tel: 029 2041 6899​