Dental technology programmes and qualifications
Registering with the GDC
If you wish to register with us, please check to ensure your qualification is listed below.
If you qualified several years ago and your specific qualification is not listed below, please check our list of historic qualifications or contact the registration team.
If you qualified outside the UK, please follow your route to registration. This includes qualifications awarded in the European Union, European Economic Area and all other primary qualifications awarded by an overseas institution.
If you have any queries, please contact the registration team.
Barnet and Southgate College
Dental Technology Centre
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology (qualification awarded by the University of Bolton)
This programme has been provisionally accepted by the GDC registrar. The decision as to the approval of a new programme for dental care professionals will not be made until the first cohort has completed their studies and examinations, or assessments, and the programme inspected by the GDC. The recommendations of the panel must then be considered by the registrar. Please contact the provider for further information about the programme.
Belfast School of Dental Technology
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
The qualification for this programme is awarded by Pearson.
The latest inspection report can be found under the entry for Pearson.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
The qualification for this programme is awarded by Pearson.
The latest inspection report can be found under the entry for Pearson.
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
The qualification for this programme is awarded by the University of Worcester.
Birmingham Metropolitan College programme report with observations 2019
Cardiff Metropolitan University (formerly University of Wales Institute)
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology
Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc programme report plus observations 2023
Cardiff Metropolitan University BSc action progress report addendum May 2024
Nottingham College
Lambeth College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology.
Leeds Dental Institute
Higher Education Diploma in Dental Technology
Pearson
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
Pearson programme report with observations 2019
This programme is delivered by the following providers:
Belfast School of Dental Technology Visit the website
Birmingham Metropolitan College Visit the website
Lambeth College Visit the website
Leeds Dental Institute Visit the website
Nottingham College Visit the website
The Sheffield College Visit the website
The College of Liverpool
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology (awarded by The Open University)
The College of Liverpool programme report plus observations 2021
The Sheffield College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
The qualification for this programme is awarded by Pearson.
The latest inspection report can be found under the entry for Pearson.
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
This programme has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. The decision as to the approval of a new programme for dental care professionals will not be made until the first cohort has completed their studies and examinations, or assessments,
and the programme inspected by the GDC. The recommendations of the inspection panel must then be considered by the Registrar. Please contact the provider for further information about the programme.
The Open University
University of Aberdeen
Diploma of Higher Education in Dental Technology
University of Bolton
University of Worcester
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
Programme delivered by Birmingham Metropolitan College and awarded by the University of Worcester