Durban University of Technology · confirm current intake
Requirements
A current new-student intake has not been confirmed. A May 2026 joint university statement reports an unresolved accreditation and registration dispute; confirm resumption directly before applying.
This DUT route is not open to new applicants at present. The universities reported no new intakes over several years due to the unresolved accreditation, assessment and registration dispute. The 2027 DUT prospectus lists Dental Assisting, not Dental Technology. Confirm resumption and the exact qualification with DUT before applying; Dental Assisting is a different career.
Your qualification route
Confirm the current intake qualification with the institution; older diploma listings may have replacement qualifications.
Complete the required laboratory training and practical assessments.
Check registration and laboratory-practice requirements with the South African Dental Technicians Council.
A current new-student intake has not been confirmed. A May 2026 joint university statement reports an unresolved accreditation and registration dispute; confirm resumption directly before applying. Dental Assisting and Dental Technology are different careers.
