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Programme code | 8ORDS19ST |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Jonathon Schofield
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Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Dental School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Part Time |
Programme length | 3 years (part time) |
This programme aims to develop the student's interest in and knowledge and understanding of dental implant treatment techniques. The purpose of the modular MSc programme in Dental Implantology is to produce caring, knowledgeable and skilful practitioners competent in the provision of the surgical and restorative dental aspects of dental implant treatment within the limits of the individual clinician, who are able, on qualification to:
a) Demonstrate subject knowledge and understanding and demonstrate the clinical skills and competencies to enable them to assess a patient, define a treatment plan, and bring the stages of the treatment plan to a successful conclusion.
b) Communicate effectively with the patient outlining the proposed benefits and limitations of any treatment proposed.
c) Carry out surgical and restorative aspects of implant treatment, providing patients with aesthetic and functional restorations to a high clinical standard.
e) Be able to monitor and maintain any treatment which they have carried out for a patient.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Learning outcomes are addressed under more than one unit with reinforcement of key knowledge areas throughout the programme. Acquisition of knowledge is through lectures, seminars, tutorials, clinical demonstrations, distance learning material and directed reading with a strong emphasis on primary materials. Independent learning is achieved through written coursework. There is also learning and teaching through practical laboratory simulated surgery and restorative sessions with clinical and technical supervisors. This is consolidated by clinical practice placements and clinical seminars. |
Methods of Assessment | |
1-7 Direct supervision on clinical sessions organised throughout the year. This provides continuous feedback on the 1-6 are assessed using clinical case presentations, written assignments and ongoing assessment of clinical work both by direct observation with immediate assessment and feedback as well as by the evaluation of an eportfolio completed by each candidate. 1-7 will be assessed throughout the programme against Core knowledge of 1-7 is assessed through assessments at the end of each element. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Intellectual skills are developed through seminars, tutorials, All modules are structured so that skills of analysis synthesis and evaluation are developed. There are supervised clinical placements, tutorial sessions and the development of a personal and professional log book/eportfolio to encourage reflective development. |
Methods of Assessment | |
1-6 All assessment tasks (written examinations, assessed course 2-5 Problem solving is assessed both by written examinations containing hypothetical problems and assessed clinical and laboratory work. 1-6 will be assessed throughout the programme against 6 Production of a research protocol which goes forward |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Seminars and tutorials are used to develop oral communication by requiring students to engage in class discussions, to make oral presentations and develop confidence in making clinical judgements. Written communication is developed through written assignments, and assessed distance learning coursework as well as supervised clinical sessions and tutorials. |
Methods of Assessment | |
1-6 Assessment is primarily through written assignments, clinical observation/supervision and presentation of clinical cases. 1-6 will be assessed throughout the programme against |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students will have successfully achieved the learning outcomes of the modules in biomedical sciences relevant to implant dentistry. Students will have gained an insight into the ways in which the basic biomedical sciences underpin clinical implant treatment planning and affect clinical management. The emphasis is on completion of taught components and related assessment, rather than independent study. At this level a student will have gained a very basic level of competence in the planning, preparation and surgical aspects of single tooth implant provision. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students will have completed more advanced taught modules in basic Implantology. This stage enables students to build on what they have learned about basic sciences and to apply that knowledge in some more clinically-based taught modules. The students will also have considered issues relating to the integration of dental implant treatment into dental practice. Concepts involved in the treatment of complex interdisciplinary cases will be introduced at a knowledge level. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
This stage requires intellectual development in the subject to enable the student to undertake independent |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
The programme is based on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implants with specific reference to restorative dental treatment planning and assessment. However, this MSc programme is not recognised for UK specialist training and does not lead to a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CSST) or to specialist listing in The Dentists Register (UK).
Dr Dominic O'Sullivan, d.j.osullivan@bristol.ac.uk
or website http://www.bristol.ac.uk/dental/courses/postgraduate/
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Biomaterials, Biomedical Science and Biomechanics | DENTM9007 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning 1 | DENTM9008 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Implant Surgery 1 | DENTM9009 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Bone Augmentation and Grafting 1 | DENTM9010 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Prosthodontics 1 | DENTM9011 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Clinical Practice Attachment 1 | DENTM9012 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
PG Certificate in Dental Implantology | 60 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Treatment Planning 2 | DENTM9013 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Implant Surgery 2 | DENTM9014 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Prosthodontics 2 | DENTM9015 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Teams and Marketing | DENTM9016 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Advanced Techniques | DENTM9017 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Clinical practice attachment 2 | DENTM9018 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
PG Diploma in Dental Implantology | 60 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Dissertation | DENTM9019 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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