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Paediatric Dentistry
|MSc
|Full Time
| Admissions status: ClosedClosed for 2013 entry.
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
- Part 1: Science of Paediatric Dentistry;
- Part 2: Clinical Paediatric Dentistry;
- Part 3: Paediatric Dentistry Clinical;
- Part 4: Paediatric Dentistry Research.
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Modular programme consisting of 180 credits, plus an additional 180 credits of non-modular supervised clinical work (360 credits in total) as follows: - Two taught modules, covering the scientific and clinical basis of Paediatric Dentistry usually assessed by written examination;
- One clinical module, involving supervised clinical practice and examined by a mixture of case studies on treated and unseen patients, practical, or oral examinations;
- One research module assessed by a written research project report and an oral examination.
MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
Module code: 7NPDDD02
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Paediatric Dentistry at masters level. At the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Paediatric Dentistry: Biomedical sciences; Applied Radiological science; Applied Materials science; Neuroscience; Pathology; Statistics; Scientific basis of paediatric dentistry; Patient management; Applied Human disease; Restorative treatment planning; Research methodology; Professional responsibility. You will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health, reflect critically on your own academic work and reflect critically on your own approach to clinical work. Assessment is by written examination.
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Paediatric Dentistry at masters level. At the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Paediatric Dentistry: Biomedical sciences; Applied Radiological science; Applied Materials science; Neuroscience; Pathology; Statistics; Scientific basis of paediatric dentistry; Patient management; Applied Human disease; Restorative treatment planning; Research methodology; Professional responsibility. You will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health, reflect critically on your own academic work and reflect critically on your own approach to clinical work. Assessment is by written examination.
Module code: 7NPDDD03
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit modules aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Paediatric Dentistry. At the end of the module you will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Paediatric Dentistry: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems; Perform clinical procedures; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and dental technicians; Develop appropriate computer skills; Perform good clinical governance; Ability to reflect critically on your own clinical work. Assessment is by coursework, clinical examination and oral examination.
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit modules aims to produce a dentist proficient and skilful in Paediatric Dentistry. At the end of the module you will be able to undertake the following tasks relevant to the practice of Paediatric Dentistry: Undertake diagnosis and treatment planning; Take appropriate responsibility; Solve complex clinical problems; Perform clinical procedures; Manage effectively patients, resources and time; Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and dental technicians; Develop appropriate computer skills; Perform good clinical governance; Ability to reflect critically on your own clinical work. Assessment is by coursework, clinical examination and oral examination.
Module code: 7NPDDD04
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit module provides students with a scientifically rigorous research experience through undertaking a piece of research work and writing a report of the findings including a relevant literature review and appropriate statistical analysis.At the end of the module you will be able to: Analyse both scientific and clinical data; Critically review the relevant scientific literature; Plan a research project; Understand how to apply statistical analyses; Carry out a research project; Understand the effect of experimental variables; Use information and communications technology; Devise and support arguments for oral health; Present your work both orally and in writing. Assessment is by dissertation and oral examination.
Credit level: 7
This 60 credit module provides students with a scientifically rigorous research experience through undertaking a piece of research work and writing a report of the findings including a relevant literature review and appropriate statistical analysis.At the end of the module you will be able to: Analyse both scientific and clinical data; Critically review the relevant scientific literature; Plan a research project; Understand how to apply statistical analyses; Carry out a research project; Understand the effect of experimental variables; Use information and communications technology; Devise and support arguments for oral health; Present your work both orally and in writing. Assessment is by dissertation and oral examination.
Module code: 7NPDDD01
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Paediatric Dentistry at masters level. At the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and deep understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Paediatric Dentistry: Biomedical sciences; Radiological science; Neuroscience; Pathology; Statistics; Scientific basis of Paediatric Dentistry; Human disease; Research methodology. You will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health and reflect critically on your own academic work. Assessment is by written examination.
Credit level: 7
This 30 credit module aims to produce a highly knowledgeable professional in Paediatric Dentistry at masters level. At the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and deep understanding of the following areas which are relevant to the study of Paediatric Dentistry: Biomedical sciences; Radiological science; Neuroscience; Pathology; Statistics; Scientific basis of Paediatric Dentistry; Human disease; Research methodology. You will also be able to form concepts of oral health, devise and support arguments for oral health and reflect critically on your own academic work. Assessment is by written examination.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Professor Marie Therese Hosey
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
Two years FT, five days per week, October to September.
Location
Guy’s Campus and King's College Hospital.
Student destinations
The majority of overseas graduates return to their own country to set up limited practice of paediatric dentistry. Home students use this programme for career progression in the UK.
Year of entry 2013
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