PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
MClinDent Prosthodontics
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
MClinDent
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme
specification is applicable:
Ongoing
(e.g. from 2015 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
University College London
Teaching institution:
University College London
Faculty:
Medical Sciences
Parent Department:
UCL Eastman Dental Institute
(the department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Departmental web page address:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman
(if applicable)
Method of study:
Full or part-time
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman/education/courses/mastersprogrammes/mcd-pros
Length of the programme:
2 calendar year full time
3 calendar years part-time
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such
as study abroad or placements in industry)
Level on Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Relevant subject benchmark statement
(SBS)
Level 7
N/A
(see Guidance notes)
Brief outline of the structure of the
programme
and
its
assessment
methods:
(see guidance notes)
Board of Examiners:
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, logbooks, vivas, termly appraisal and mock examinations
Name of Board of Examiners:
Prosthodontcs
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
Faculty of General Dental Practitioners
Specialist Advisory Committee (as part of
specialist training) for Restorative
Dentistry.
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit: N/A
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
The aim of the MClinDent Programme is to extend knowledge of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics beyond that obtained
at undergraduate level in order to prepare the candidate for a career in specialist practice, the hospital or community services,
industrial dental practice or an academic career. Three components of the Programme are designed to accomplish this aim:
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Supervised clinical and laboratory practice in which treatment planning, clinical procedures and technical work are
performed for selected cases, including a number of complex treatments.
A programme of seminars, practical classes and other didactic sessions commencing with a full-time introductory
course and reviewing the clinical and scientific scope of the subject to determine its evidence base.
A research investigation leading to a dissertation in which the candidate is required to demonstrate the application of
scientific method to a problem of relevance to Prosthodontics.
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:
Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics
Teaching/learning methods and strategies
Lectures, seminars, closely supervised clinical
teaching sessions and consultant clinics
Assessment:
Essays
Unseen mock written papers
Viva voce
appraisal process
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills:
Treatment planning and clinical problem
solving
Research planning/protocol writing
Practical skills (able to):
Demonstrate clinical treatment skills
Demonstrate diagnostic skills
Apply skills in a clinical scenario
Carry out a research project
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Supervised clinical work
Diagnostic clinics
Journal clubs
Dissertation
Self-directed learning is encouraged by
regular essay writing.
Assessment:
Supervised clinical work
Mock ‘unseen’ patient examination
Dissertation
viva voce
appraisal process
C: Skills and other attributes
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Supervised clinical work
Diagnostic clinics
Dissertation
Assessment:
Supervised clinical work
Mock ‘unseen’ patient examination
Dissertation
Viva voce
appraisal process
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and
strategies:
Dissertation
Journal club
Oral presentation of research
Assessment:
Dissertation
Oral presentation of research
Viva voce
appraisal process
Library skills
IT skills
Presentation skills
Self-directed learning
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
 the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/qualifications-frameworks.pdf);
 the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements:
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements);
 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)
Ailbhe McDonald
Name(s):
Date of Production:
June 2003
Date of Review:
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
December 2015
December 2015
December 2015