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.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Pearson
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Technology
Pearson programme report with observations 2025
This programme is delivered by the following providers:
- Belfast School of Dental Technology
- Birmingham Metropolitan College
- Leeds Dental Institute
- South Bank Colleges
- The Sheffield College
The Open University
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
Dental Technology inspection report 2023 with observations.
The programme is delivered by the following providers:
- City of Liverpool College
- The Sheffield College
- Yeovil College
University of Aberdeen
Diploma of Higher Education in Dental Technology
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
UCLAN Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
This programme has been provisionally accepted by the GDC Registrar. A decision regarding full approval will not be made until the programme is inspected by the GDC in the academic year 2026/2027. The recommendations of the panel must then be considered by the Registrar. Please contact the provider for further information about the programme.
University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton)
University of Worcester
Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
Programme delivered:
- Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham Metropolitan College programme report with observations 2019