Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech)

Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Dental Technology with an average grade of at least B- or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences)
   3. Admission to the programme is limited to a number of candidates annually.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall comprise the following papers:
      • DTEC 401 Denture Prosthodontics 1 (45 points)
      • DTEC 402 Denture Prosthodontics 2 (45 points)
      • DTEC 403 Dental Health (30 points)

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. The duration of the programme shall normally be one academic year of full-time study.
   2. The programme may be undertaken on a part-time basis. Part time study must normally be completed within three years.

4. Examinations

   1. A candidate must pass formal examinations in all the papers for the diploma.
   2. A candidate who fails an examination may, on the recommendation of the examiners, be permitted by the Faculty to be re-examined at another time.

5. Level of Award of the Diploma

   The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

6. Variations

   On the recommendation of the Faculty, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may, in exceptional circumstances, approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

Notes: (i) The due date for applications for enrolment in the programme is 31 May in the year preceding that in which the programme is to be undertaken. (ii) Admission to and enrolment in the programme are subject to safety checking of students for suitability to work with children, as required under the Children's Act 2014.