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Dental technology programmes and qualifications

​Listed below are details of qualifications leading to registration with the GDC as a dental technician and the providers offering these 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.

Dental Technology Centre

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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.

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.

 

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

 
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.
 

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.
 
 

Higher Education 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.
 

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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

 

Foundation Degree in Dental Technology (awarded by The Open University)

The College of Liverpool programme report plus observations 2021

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology

​Visit the website

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

Visit the website

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.

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Diploma of Higher Education in Dental Technology

University of Aberdeen inspection report 2023

Foundation Degree in Dental Technology

Programme delivered by Birmingham Metropolitan College and awarded by the University of Worcester 

 
The latest inspection report can be found under the entry for Birmingham Metropolitan College.