Programme Specification
BMEDSC Dental Science
Academic Year 2023/24
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Programme Title | BMEDSC Dental Science | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Medical Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | DEN-BSC-DS | UCAS Code | A200 | HECoS Code |
100266 - Clinical dentistry - 80 100275 - Pre-clinical dentistry - 20 |
ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 3 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 360 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Biosciences (2007) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations Yes 7.1.1 The pass mark for the professional examinations in Dentistry is 50%. |
Programme Specific Regulations 1. The degee of BMedSc Honours in Dental Science is only available to dental students who successfully completed a minimum of the first three years of the course but do not complete the full degree for whatever reason. The degree of BMed Sc Honours is only awarded on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners. |
Students with protected characteristics This programme includes the requirement for students to provide operative care for their own adult and child patients. Therefore, patient safety must be the primary consideration. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and in conjunction with professional guidelines, Occupational Health and Disability Services. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To provide a foundation in basic dental sciences
To provide an introduction to the clinical discipline of dentistry
To provide an introduction to the principles of academic and scientific study.
Provide an educational environment within which students can realise their full potential by fostering the development of intellectual, scientific, and technical skills
Prepare students for independent and life-long learning by encouraging self-directed study
Foster learning through the study of original research evidence
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Recognise the importance of learning that is based on curiosity and exploration of knowledge rather than its passive acquisition |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Structured Clinical Operative Test (SCOT) |
Obtain relevant information, assess its validity, reason through problems, set priorities and plan effective solutions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Recognise the importance of intellectual rigour, self-reflection, self-audit and participation in peer review. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Acquire, analyse, process and communicate information in a scientific manner to solve problems and guide clinical decision-making. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, clinical simulation, case presentations, clinical observation, chair-side teaching Methods of Assessment Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT. |
Make decisions based on sound ethical, moral and scientific principles. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation and chair-side teaching Methods of Assessment Written papers, SAQ, Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE, and SCOT. |
Manage time, set priorities and work to prescribed time limits. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT. |
Analyse and resolve problems, and deal with uncertainty. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT. |
Use information technology as a means of communication, for data collection and analysis, and for self-directed learning. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, tutorials and workshops, group work, project work and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations. |
Communicate effectively at all levels in both scientific and professional contexts using verbal, non-verbal and written means. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, case presentations, clinical observation and chair-side teaching. Methods of Assessment Scenario-based written papers, SAQ, Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Exercise initiative and personal responsibility. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation and chair-side teaching. Methods of Assessment Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Recognise the importance of appropriate communication in healthcare at all times and through all media. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Explain and evaluate the organization and provision of healthcare in the community and in hospital. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. |
Describe and utilise the principles of health promotion and diseases prevention. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Recognise and explain disease processes such as infection, inflammation, disorders of the immune system, degeneration, neoplasia, metabolic disturbances and genetic disorders. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Apply to the practice of dentistry the principles that derive from biomedical, behavioural and materials sciences, the mechanisms of knowledge acquisition, scientific method and evaluation of evidence. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Recognise the importance of self-management, managing and working with others and managing the clinical and working environment. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Use contemporary methods of electronic communication and information management. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, clinical observation, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including clinical developmental indicators, OSCE, and SCOT. |
Demonstrate a wide range of skills, including research, investigative, analytical, problem-solving, planning, communication, presentation and team skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Recognise and take account of the needs of different patient groups including children, adults, older people and those with special care requirements throughout the patient care process |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT. |
Apply to the practice of dentistry principles that derive from biomedical, behavioural and materials sciences |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals and self-directed learning. Methods of Assessment Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Biomedical Sciences for Dentistry | DEN1021 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
Clinical and Professional Skills 1 | DEN1019 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Anatomy for Dentistry | DEN1020 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
Disease Mechanisms for Dentistry | DEN2027 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Pharmacology for Dentistry | DEN2026 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 10% | 10% | 80% |
Dental Public Health and Behavioural Science | DEN2025 | 2 | 15 | YES | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Clinical and Professional Skills 2 | DEN2029 | 2 | 35 | YES | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 40% | 60% |
Physiology for Dentistry | DEN2028 | 2 | 30 | YES | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
Periodontics | DEN3009 | 3 | 15 | YES | YES | 41 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Orthodontics | DEN3010 | 3 | 10 | YES | YES | 41 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Conservation | DEN3007 | 3 | 30 | YES | YES | 41 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Systemic Disease and Dentistry | DEN3006 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 41 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 50% | 50% |
Prosthetics | DEN3008 | 3 | 15 | YES | YES | 41 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 50% | 50% |
Paediatric Dentistry & Special Care Dentistry | DEN3014 | 3 | 15 | -- | YES | 25 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology | DEN3012 | 3 | 15 | YES | YES | 41 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Notes
Pre-requisites - Successful completion of all modules listed for second year dentistry
All prerequisite modules for first year dentistry