PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title: / MClinDent Endodontology (Advanced Training)Final award (BSc, MA etc):
(where stopping off points exist they should be detailed here and defined later in the document) / MClinDent (Advanced Training)
UCAS code:
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme specification is applicable:
(e.g. from 2008 intake onwards) / From 2014 entry onwards
Awarding institution/body: / University College London
Teaching institution: / University College London
Faculty: / Medical Sciences
Parent Department:
(the department responsible for the administration of the programme) / UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Departmental web page address:
(if applicable) / http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastmanMethod of study:
Full-time/Part-time/Other / Full-time
Criteria for admission to the programme: / http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman/education/courses/masters-programmes/mcd-endo-adv
Length of the programme:
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such as study abroad or placements in industry) / 3 calendar years
Level on Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes) / M
Relevant subject benchmark statement (SBS)
(see Guidance notes) / N/A
Brief outline of the structure of the programme and its assessment methods:
(see guidance notes) / Programme includes a structured lecture series, seminars, skills laboratory simulation courses, diagnostic clinics, supervised treatment of patients, a research project leading to a dissertation and an audit project. Assessment is multi-dimensional, including essays, short answer questions, MCQs, oral examinations, continuous assessment of skills laboratory and clinical work, practical and clinical examinations, submitted clinical case reports and research dissertation.
Board of Examiners:
/ i) Name of Board of Examiners:
Endodontics & Endodontology
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
/ General Dental Council (surrogate of MClinDent) / Date of next scheduled accreditation visit: N/AEDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
The overall educational aim of the MClinDent Endodontology (Advanced Training) Programme is to help develop the cognitive, psychomotor and interpersonal skills required to enable a graduate to undertake the independent practise of endodontics at a specialist level.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of:
1. Pulpal and periradicular injury /
disease
2. Endodontic treatment
3. Critical analysis, assimilation and
application and organisation of
literature on the above
4. Research methods / Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Structured seminar programme
2. Tutorial series to integrate academic and
clinical elements
3. Self-directed seminars
4. Monthly one-to-one tutorial to assess progress of learning
5. Essay assignments
6. Critical analysis of laboratory and clinical
work
7. Supervised research project leading to
Dissertation
8. Co-chairing seminars with lecturers
9. Self-directed seminars and study club
/ Formative assessment:
· Continual monitoring of activity
· Written assignments
· Mock written papers
· Scheduled quarterly academic and research progress assessments through internal graduate appraisal process
Summative assessment:
· Written examination (short answer questions. essays, MCQs)
· Oral examination
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills:1. Learning by rote is discouraged
2. Active deep learning by searching for answers to structured questions is encouraged
3. Learning to ask the right questions
4. Learning to access information independently and to frame its boundaries
5. Clinical problem-solving
6. Management of clinical personal service delivery / Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Active participation in the learning process is encouraged by judicious use of questions
2. Question-based approach is used in all elements of the programme (academic and clinical)
3. Academic, practical or scenario-based tasks set to encourage independent problem-solving
4. Co-chairing and self-governed seminars help appreciation of depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding required to master subject and to deliver it in digestible form to others
/ Formative assessment:
· Continual monitoring of activity
· Through seminar performance
· Written assignments
· Scheduled quarterly academic and research progress assessments through internal graduate appraisal process
Summative assessment:
· Written examination
· Oral examination
· Continuous evaluation
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):1. Diagnostic skills
2. Technical endodontic skills
3. Clinical treatment skills
4. Multi-disciplinary management of complex cases
5. Carry out a research project
6. Management of personal clinical service delivery / Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1. Introductory practical simulation exercises
2. Dedicated practical courses on use of rotary instruments, use of microscope and surgical treatment
3. Endodontic techniques course
4. Supervised clinical care of patients
5. Attendance at various multi-disciplinary clinics
6. Supervised research project
7. Case conferences
8. Self-learning and independent laboratory-based techniques courses.
/ Formative assessment:
· Gateway assessment of introductory course
· Continual assessment of activity
· Exit test from practical courses
· Quarterly assessments through internal graduate appraisal process
Summative assessment:
· Written examination
· Clinical examination – unseen case
· Clinical examination – root canal treatment
· Continuous assessment
· Dissertation & Oral examination
· Clinical Case Reports & Oral examination
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to):1. Production of essays, reports (topic and research), posters (and their presentation)
2. Paper publication
3. Searching, critically assessing and organising literature
4. Planning and executing a research project
5. Learn and apply IT skills
6. Oral presentation of clinical and research subjects
7. Independent learning
8. Learning to give seminars and teach
9. Learning to manage a personal clinical service / Teaching/learning methods and
strategies:
1. Essays and report writing
2. Production of research dissertation
3. Formal case presentations/conferences
4. Presentations at internal clinical/research meetings
5. Self-governed seminars with peer group
6. Self-learning and supervised laboratory-based techniques courses
7. Supervised treatment of patients
8. Co-chairing of seminars with lecturer and management of study club
Formative assessment:
• Monitoring output of episodic activity and constructive feedback
• Quarterly assessments through internal graduate appraisal process
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
· the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Pages/quality-code-A1.aspx);
· the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Pages/quality-code-A2.aspx);
· the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
· UCL teaching and learning policies;
· staff research.
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. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Programme Organiser(s) Name(s):
/ Y-L Ng
Date of Production: / July 2010
Date of Review: / June2014
Date approved by Head of Department: / July 2010
Date approved by Chair of Departmental Teaching Committee: / July 2010
Date approved by Faculty Teaching Committee