PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
MClinDent Oral Surgery
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
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman/education/courses/mastersprogrammes/mcd-oral
Length of the programme:
2 years, full 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)
The programme is two years full-time. All modules are
compulsory. The programme includes a structured lecture
series, clinical skills course, seminars, diagnostic clinics,
attendance at operating lists, supervised treatment of patients
and a research project leading to a dissertation. Graduates
rotate round different consultant “firms”. Assessment is by
written examinations, practical assessment, continuous
assessment of clinical work, case reports, regular appraisal,
dissertation and oral examinations.
Board of Examiners:
Name of Board of Examiners:
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
Faculty of General Dental Practitioners
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit: N/A
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
The general educational aims for this programme are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of Oral Surgery.
To provide academic skills in clinical research
To encourage independence of thought and active engagement in the discussion of patient care.
To nurture the concept of lifelong learning and continual professional development
To provide an intellectually stimulating environment within the clinic, classroom and laboratory;
To examine scientifically based advances in surgical knowledge and technology
To enable candidates to contribute to the future development of Oral Surgery in other countries
particularly where healthcare challenges are different from the United Kingdom.
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:
Oral Surgery and related specialities
Intellectual (thinking) skills:
Treatment planning and clinical problem
solving
Research planning/protocol writing
Teaching/learning methods and strategies
Lectures, seminars, clinical skills course, closely
supervised clinical teaching sessions, operating lists and
consultant clinics.
Assessment:
Termly unseen mock written papers
Academic and research progress assessments through
internal graduate appraisal process
B: Skills and other attributes
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Supervised clinical work
Diagnostic clinics
Journal clubs
Dissertation
Assessment:
Supervised clinical work
‘unseen’ patient examination
Dissertation
Academic and research progress assessments through
internal graduate appraisal process
C: Skills and other attributes
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
Operating lists
Dissertation
Clinical skills
Assessment:
Supervised clinical work
Patient history taking and examination
Dissertation
Academic and research progress
Assessments through internal graduate appraisal process
D: Skills and other attributes
Teaching/learning methods and
strategies:
strategies:
Dissertation
Journal club
Oral presentation of research
Assessment:
Dissertation
Oral presentation of research case reports. Academic and
research progress assessments through internal graduate
appraisal process
Transferable skills (able to):
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)
Dr Rachel Leeson
Name(s):
Date of Production:
June 2003
Date of Review:
December 2015
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
December 2015
December 2015