(BSc) Bachelor of Science
Oral Health Science
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Honours Degree
Full-time
Health Studies
Health Studies
Health Studies
BSC B751
05/02/2016
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
Course qualifiers
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specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
None
Rules of assessment
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Additional notes
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External examiners
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
The general aims of the programme offered are to develop professionals who are able to meet the oral health needs of adults and children in relation to the provision of restorative care, building on previous knowledge gained as a dental hygienist, by a combination of primary care placements and university based teaching.
The programme offers a broad scientific and clinical base preparing graduates to practise as dental therapists.
To provide a programme of learning & assessment which covers the aspects of dental therapy as defined by the General Dental Councils curricula Preparing for Practice Dental Team Learning Outcomes for Registration document.
To enable students to develop professional attributes to become autonomous professionals capable of undertaking unsupervised clinical work to a high level through the development of individual communication, critical, clinical, analytical and research skills.
To enable students to develop the skills necessary for life long independent learning.
To provide a supportive and friendly learning environment for students throughout their programme.
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: An understanding of the complex nature of health care delivery, including the socioeconomic, political, legal and ethical influences
A2: An understanding of the theories, principles and concepts underpinning current professional activity
A3: An understanding of the political, cultural and professional issues that hinder and facilitate team work
A4: An understanding of the concept of risk and safety culture and the system of clinical governance as a quality system
A5: Linking the concepts and principles of CPD, staff development, clinical supervision, reflective learning as methods and strategies for personal and people development and in the context of clinical governance
A6: Understanding of research methods and research evidence pertinent to area of clinical practice
Learning methods
A1-2 are covered in lectures and seminars which introduce the concepts and material in a structured manner for class discussion.
Many of the teaching sessions will build on previous knowledge.
All students are encouraged to participate actively in the sessions.
This discussion may be face to face or online, using Moodle A2-3 are further supported by practical experience and portfolio development.
Assessment methods
A1- A8 are assessed by course work
A1 and A2 are further assessed by written tests and OSCE
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Analyse professional practice/education/health care issues, informed by current development
B2: Use a range of skills, techniques, approaches and materials relevant to dental practice, informed by current thinking and policy, the profession's evolving evidence base and developments
B3: Resolve ethical and professional issues, making informed judgements on matters that are explicitly addressed within existing codes, standards and protocols
B4: Develop creative responses to problems and issues
B5: Practice in ways that draw on reflection of practice and responsibilities
Learning methods
B1-3 are facilitated through seminars, small group work and clinical portfolios supported by an enquiry based learning approach.
Participation is facilitated by the incorporation of exemplars, provided by the students, into the course teaching.
They are further supported by individual supervision in primary care placements.
Teaching may be face to face and online using Moodle
Assessment methods
B1 to B5 are assessed by course work, MCQ, written tests, OSCE and a literature review
C: Practical skills
C1: Perform their role safety and competently with minimum supervision
C2: Demonstrate co-ordinated performance, and be confident in the delivery of care
C3: Take a leadership role in care delivery and within a specific team context
Learning methods
B1 is assessed through coursework, SATs, portfolios, class presentations
B2-3 are assessed through written assignments and reflective portfolios
Assessment methods
C1 to C2 are assessed by OSCE
C1 to C3 are also assessed by work-based assessment
D: Key skills
D1: Able to write clearly and effectively and effectively present information verbally
D2: a) Use the Internet; b) Access data via library, professional bodies etc; c) Use audiovisual presentation tools and techniques
D3: Calculate medication dosage, calculate fluid intake and output
D4: Identify problems emerging from theory and practice
D5: Motivate and work within a team context, demonstrate an awareness of personal limitations and scope of practice, and take responsibility for ones own work
D6: Able to respond appropriately and effectively to feedback from staff supervision and guidance, able to plan work so it is submitted complete and on time and able to improve own performance. Demonstrate an aptitude for continuing to advance knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning need.
Learning methods
1-6 are taught through seminars, small group work, presentations in class and in the clinical areas and enhanced by ongoing individual tutorials and support from academic and clinical educator in general practice
Assessment methods
D1-D4 and D6 are assessed by on-line assessment
D5 is assessed by work-based assessment