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Programme code | 8ORDS04CR |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Research Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Julie Williams
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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 | Full Time |
Programme length | 3 years (full time) |
This programme provides a distinctive postgraduate training in orthodontics for dental graduates. The DDS combines teaching, clinical and research elements and is designed to produce motivated clinicians/scientists capable of obtaining high clinical standards in an objective manner. Students will develop the ability to design, undertake and apply appropriate research to relevant clinical problems. Successful completion of the DDS enables students to be considered for membership in Orthodontics of one the surgical Royal Colleges.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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1. Web based VLE - clinical tips videos and audio lectures delivered asynchronously and viewable multiple times. 2. Guided, Internet-based, independent study for each module using the VLE comprising interactive modules on both the University of Bristol and National BOS web platforms 3. Weekly small group discussion of VLE modules with internal and external teaching staff. 4. Regular (usually weekly) case based discussions 5. Weekly chair side clinical teaching – diagnosis, treatment planning and supervised treatment of patients 6. Independent research and review of current literature in specialised field 7. Wiki topic teaching linking topics across modules 8. Journal club presentation of contemporary articles and cases under treatment 9. Research with close supervision |
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1. Web based VLE - clinical tips videos and audio lectures delivered asynchronously and viewable multiple times. 2. Guided, Internet-based, independent study for each module using the VLE comprising interactive modules on both the University of Bristol and National BOS web platforms 3. Weekly small group discussion of VLE modules with internal and external teaching staff. 4. Regular (usually weekly) case based discussions 5. Weekly chair side clinical teaching – diagnosis, treatment planning and supervised treatment of patients 6. Independent research and review of current literature in specialised field 7. Wiki topic teaching linking topics across modules 8. Journal club presentation of contemporary articles and cases under treatment 9. Research with close supervision |
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Assessment will take the form of course work, namely: multiple choice questions, essays (seen and unseen), Wiki write up and presentation, termly diagnostic tests. DDS written exams are taken at the end of year 2 in Bristol – this currently provides exemption to the M.Orth written examination of the surgical Royal Colleges. Case presentations and Research presentations at the each of the first 2 years. Feedback is provided from tutors for all written coursework and MCQs are marked electronically and feedback given. The final written examinations, case presentations and research dissertation are double marked internally and by the external examiner. |
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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 biological sciences relevant to orthodontics. Students will have gained an insight into the ways in which the basic biological sciences underpin clinical orthodontic treatment and how cellular and genetic biology, physiology and psychology affect clinical management. The emphasis is on completion of taught components and related assessment, rather than independent study. At this level a student will not have gained any practical or clinical competence. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students will have completed more advanced taught modules in basic orthodontics. 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 design and structure of a research project including understanding systematic literature searching, research hierarchy and research methodology. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
This stage requires intellectual development in the subject to enable the student to undertake independent research through a literature review in an area specifically relating to orthodontics. The student will show evidence of independent, analytical and critical thought in undertaking the literature review. The dissertation will show aquisition of the following skills: selection and analysis of materials to be reviewed; high level skills in presenting and organising evidence; clear communication of evidence in writing; conclusions that demonstrate analytical ability. |
Level D/8 - Doctoral |
The student will demonstrate he/she is capable of original thought and application of learning which enhances knowledge in orthodontics. Students will have undertaken a literature review in preparation for the doctoral dissertation. This independent research project provides a basis for selecting a topic for the dissertation in consultation with the student's supervisor. Thereafter originality of research will need to be shown through the structure and organisation of a research project. This will include study design, data interpretation and statistical analysis. The standard should be sufficient to generate peer reviewed publishable material. |
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 DDS programme in orthodontics deals with the need for full time training in orthodontics to meet the requirements for the certificate of completion of specialist training. The course is recognised as a benchmark by the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons. Much of the course material is delivered through a virtual learning environment.
The Master's degree is not sufficient to exempt the student from the written component of the Part II Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons.
Additional costs
In addition to the fees for the programme, a student may encounter the following costs:
Opportunities arise to attend the British Orthodontic Conference. These will include costs for travel, accommodation and conference fees and will vary depending on location.
Professor Anthony Ireland,(Tony.Ireland@bristol.ac.uk)
or website http://www.bristol.ac.uk/dental/
The maximum period of study for full-time students is 4 years. This catalogue only shows the taught units on the programme and may not show all years of study.
Please note that during Stage 2 of the programme (PG Diploma level), there will be a progress meeting between the student and his/her adviser, to agree whether the student will a) leave with a Diploma, b) work towards the MSc, or c) work towards the DDS. If the student is studying for the DDS, the literature review undertaken in Stage 3 will form part of the preparation for the doctoral dissertation. In practice it is unlikely that a student will leave the programme with either a Certificate or Diploma. The purpose of including these stages is to enable us to recognise achievement if a student, for personal or academic reasons, decides to leave the programme earlier than planned.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Orthodontics Year 1 | ORDSM0018 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Students begin work on their doctoral research project (360 credit points in total) during this year. | ||||
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Orthodontics Year 2 | ORDSM0019 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Students continue work on their research project (360 credit points in total) during this year. | ||||
Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics | 180 |
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Orthodontics Year 3 | ORDSM0017 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Doctoral Unit | DENTD0000 | 360 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
DDS Orthodontics | 420 |
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
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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