What will I learn?

The Masters degree in Dental Technology offers specialist training building on an initial qualification in dental technology. There are no required attendances to Cardiff Metropolitan University for this programme as it is delivered via distance learning. This will necessitate students accessing video conferencing over a PC with a broadband connection. There will be weekly meetings within each module. Students are expected to carry out at least 6 hours of practical work per week in their laboratory/workplace throughout the academic year.

Certificate and Diploma Modules are assessed by practical and theoretical examinations, written or practical assignments or a combination of these. The Masters' component (part 2) is assessed by a research project worth 60 credits. The qualifications allow application for the post of Senior Dental Technician and above within the health service (at MT03/A4C Band 6 or higher). Successfully completing the programmes would also allow those in the private sector to carry out more demanding work with an associated higher earning potential.

Which department am I in?

Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance (3 years)

Tuition fees

拢5,880.00 (US$ 7,594) per year

Standard 20 credit fee is 拢1,960

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should have a good honours classification (1st or 2:1) in a dental technology degree. Exceptional entry applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Such applicants will need to demonstrate that they are able to benefit from the programme and provide evidence through Recognition of Prior Learning. Applicants whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard or equivalent. TOEFL IBT: Overall - 95; Reading - 24; Speaking - 25; Listening - 22; Writing - 24.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.