Last modified: 25 Jul 2022 11:00
This course covers the basic principles behind appraising literature and undertaking research in order to assess and develop an evidence base for special care dentistry.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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It is an essential component as it allows the student to develop an understanding of the literature and any research around special care dentistry as well as providing the tools to undertake their own research project.
The student will be able to critically review relevant literature in order to assess evidence on which to base clinical decision making and health promotion activities.
They will demonstrate the ability to frame a suitable research question and develop a project taking in to consideration ethics and potential implications of the research project.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
| Feedback |
A report of 1,500-2,500 words based on a patient the student has seen, including a discussion on patient pathways for that patient group. Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 23 | |
| Feedback |
A report of 1,500-2,500 words based on a patient the student has seen, including a discussion on patient pathways for that patient group. Feedback as per University guidelines, 3 weeks for borderline/fail. All others upon request. |
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| Factual | Remember | ILOs for this course are available in the course guide. |
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