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Programme code | 8MDYF018U |
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Programme type | Single Honours |
Programme director(s) |
Simon Atkinson
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Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | School of Anatomy |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
The first year of this programme aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of the basic sciences which underpin the study of dentistry and to foster professional behaviours and attitudes.
The educational aims of Years 2-6 can be found in the programme specification for the 5 year Dentistry programme (A200): see Dentistry Programme Specification.
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
To build on students’ prior knowledge and understanding of the basic science underpinning the study of Medicine. To understand the importance of professional attitudes and personal reflection. To develop independent learning skills. Intellectual development expectations in Years 2-6 are covered in the Programme Specification for the relevant 5 year professional programme. |
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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 undergraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Workload Statement
Full time attendance is compulsory unless absence is formally approved.
Years 1 & 2 consist of a 30 week academic year which follows the standard University terms. Academic activities are timetabled throughout the 5-day week, with the exception of Wednesday afternoons. In Year 1 a student can expect an average of 21 hours of contact teaching per week. The Faculty anticipates that a student will spend a further 20 hours a week on preparation of coursework and self-directed learning (this may vary with the ability of the student). In the second year of the programme the contact time falls to about 16 hours per week on average, as greater emphasis is placed on individual coursework (projects) and self directed learning.
In the clinical-years (Yrs 3-5) the teaching year is extended and averages 42 weeks per year. The month of August is a vacation period, free of teaching, and the standard National holidays are honoured; the final year finishes in June with graduation in July. Clinical activities take place from Monday-Friday (between 08.00-18.00), and occasionally students are expected to stay late, or overnight, to observe out-of-hours activities. Year 3 students may request permission to be absent on Wednesday afternoons, On average in the clinical-years less than 10% of the year is lecture-based teaching, but a further 35% is staff-led teaching in clinical settings. The remainder of the time is set aside for students to develop their clinical skills, to do project work and to do preparative and reflective self-directed learning.
Assessment Statement
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Students are expected to undertake work placements in a clinical setting. In order to undertake placements, students may be subject to health and criminal record checks.
Further information about the programme is available from:
Mr Simon Atkinson
This is a six year programme. The first year is as described and then the following five years are as outlined in the BDS programme specification.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Chemistry IE (Gateway programmes) | ANAT10010 | 40 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Introductory Foundation Mathematics (Gateway programmes) | ANAT10006 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Foundations in Bioscience I: Molecules to Cells | ANAT10003 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Foundations in Bioscience II: Tissues to Organisms | ANAT10004 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Personal and Professional Development | ANAT10005 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Gateway to Dentistry (BDS) | 120 |
Unit Pass Mark for Professional Programmes (MBChB, BDS, BVSc): 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.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for Gateway programmes.
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
The pass mark for the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine and Dentistry is 50 out of 100. The classification of a degree in the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry is provided in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
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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