PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title: Final award (BSc, MA etc):
(where stopping off points exist they should be detailed here and defined later in the document)

MClinDent Endodontology MClinDent

UCAS code:
(where applicable)

Cohort(s) to which this programme specification is applicable:

(e.g. from 2008 intake onwards)

Ongoing

Awarding institution/body: Teaching institution: Faculty: Parent Department:

(the department responsible for the administration of the programme)

University College London University College London

BMS UCL Eastman Dental Institute

Departmental web page address:

(if applicable)

http://www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/

Method of study:
Full-time/Part-time/Other

Full or Part-time

Criteria for admission to the programme: Length of the programme:

(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such as study abroad or placements in industry)

See: http://www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/eep/index.html

2 calendar year full time 3 calendar year part-time

Level on Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) (see Guidance notes) Relevant subject benchmark statement (SBS)
(see Guidance notes)

M N/A Programme includes a structured lecture series, seminars, diagnostic clinics, supervised treatment of patients, and a research project leading to a dissertation. Assessment is by essays, practical work, termly appraisal and mock examinations.

Brief outline of the structure of the programme and its assessment methods:
(see guidance notes)

Board of Examiners:

i) Name of Board of Examiners: MClinDent Endodontology

Professional body accreditation (if applicable):

GDC SAC and the London Deanery (as part of specialist training)

Date of next scheduled accreditation visit:

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME: The overall educational aim of the MClinDent in Endodontology 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. Critical analysis, assimilation and application and organisation of literature 3. Endodontic treatment 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

Formative assessment:
Continual weekly monitoring of activity Written assignments Mock written papers Scheduled quarterly academic and research progress assessments through internal graduate appraisal process Summative assessment: Written examination Oral examination Practical examination Continuous evaluation

B: Skills and other attributes

Intellectual (thinking) skills: 1. Learning by rote is discouraged 2. Active 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

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 or practical tasks set to encourage independent problem-solving 4. Self-governed seminars and presentations help appreciation of depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding required to master subject and to convey it to others in assimilable form

Formative assessment:
Continual daily/weekly monitoring of activity Through seminar performance Written assignments Scheduled quarterly academic and research progress assessments through internal graduate appraisal process Summative assessment: Written examination Clinical 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 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

Formative assessment:
Gateway assessment of introductory course Daily/weekly continual assessment of activity Exit test from practical courses Quarterly assessments through internal graduate appraisal process Summative assessment: Written examination Clinical examination Practical and Oral 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 Teaching/learning methods and strategies: 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

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/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/default.asp; the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/default.asp); 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) Y-L Ng Name(s): (with Coordinator M.Vianna) Date of Production: Date of Review: Date approved by Head of Department: Date approved by Chair of Departmental Teaching Committee: Date approved by Faculty Teaching Committee June 2003 (annual review July 2010) July 2010 June 2003 (annual review approved July 2010) June 2003 (annual review approved July 2010) June 2003