UndergraduatePart-time

Dental Technology Foundation Degree - FdSc

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years part time.
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Dentistry
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

The course is offered in a three-year part-time study mode, leading to a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. Practical experiential learning is carried out at the student’s place of employment.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least one A level or an equivalent qualification and be employed as a trainee in a dental laboratory or dental practice. This programme facilitates dental professionals working in hybrid roles within their scope of practice, such as dental nurse/technician, to complete it. However, if you plan to study while fulfilling a hybrid role, it is important to discuss this with the programme director before applying to ensure that your workplace circumstances are suitable. Mature students or individuals without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are encouraged to apply; however, they may need to participate in a more extensive interview process. International Applicants Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency at least to an IELTS 6.5 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.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all elements

Fees

International students: £16,000

UK students: £9,790

Start dates

2026, 2027

Application deadline

international applicants, September entry

Campus

  • Llandaff Campus, United Kingdom

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Academic

Year 0 / 4 year degree: High School Graduation Diploma with a grade C and no AP, AO class, Honors or community college credit to support specific A Level Requirement. 3 yr degree: High School Diploma at B grade /3.0 CGPA / 80% average. For courses with specific A level subject requirement - will also need: - IB Certificate/ AP Exam score of 3+ /AP Class (Grade 11 or 12) 3.5/85%+ /Honors Class (Grade 11 or 12) 3.5/85%+ OR Community College Credit - C+ OR High School Diploma C/2.4/70%+ AND one of the following:- SAT (1050+) /ACT 20+ / AP Exam grade 3+ / 2 x Honors level or AP level class (Grade 11 or 12) with a minimum of B+ / Community College/Dual Enrolment - C+

English language

IELTS Academic We accept IELTS One Skill Retake: Courses with 6.0 IELTS Requirements=Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5); Courses with 6.5 IELTS Requirements=6.5 overall with 6.5 in both reading and writing, and a minimum of 6.0 in the remaining components | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Courses with 6.0 IELTS Requirements=Overall score: 59 (minimum score required in each skill area is 59); Courses with 6.5 IELTS Requirements=Overall score: 62 (minimum score in reading and writing 62, speaking and listening 59) | TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): Courses with 6.0 IELTS Requirements=Test taken AFTER 21 January 2026: Overall score: 4. Minimum scores required: 4 in all skills Test taken BEFORE 21 January 2026: Overall score: 72. Minimum scores required: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20; Courses with 6.5 IELTS Requirements=Test taken AFTER 21 January 2026: Overall score: 4.5. Minimum scores required: Reading: 4.5, Writing: 4.5, Listening: 4, Speaking: 4 Test taken BEFORE 21 January 2026: Overall score: 83. Minimum scores required: Reading: 19, Listening: 20, Writing: 24, Speaking: 20 | Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Courses with…

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Scholarships at Cardiff Metropolitan University

4 for this level
  • Alumni Discount20% of fees
  • Full Fee Discount
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  • Undergraduate Scholarship£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)
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TuitionGBP 16,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 31,386

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