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Advances in Oral Health Research (DENT40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject aims to extend the student's education and intellectual development in the field of biomedical science. This subject uses a structured approach to introduce students to advances in biomedical research with an emphasis on oral health science. In a series of 10 x 1 hour lectures and 10 x 1 hour seminars, students are introduced to advances in oral health research.
Intended learning outcomes
- To become aware of the scientific advances in oral health research within the context of contemporary biomedical research.
- To develop an understanding of the scientific and technical basis of selected advanced techniques in oral health research.
- To appreciate the need for multi-disciplinary approaches to research within oral health science.
- To gain a familiarity with the role of industry-based collaborations for the development of diagnostics and therapeutics through to clinical trials and the commercialisation process.
Generic skills
You should expect to develop skills in the following areas:
- critical analysis and decision making;
- how to seek and retrieve relevant information;
- how to work effectively in a team environment;
- planning and organization;
- problem solving;
- time management;
- extended observation;
- good oral and written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DENT40002 | Oral Health Sciences Research Project | No longer available | |
ORAL40001 | Oral Health Research Project 4A |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1 – a literature review, no more than 3000 words, based on advances in oral health science= 50%;
- Assignment 2 – scientific critique of a selected journal article, no more than 3000 words = 50%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Laila Huq Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours At least 1 hour per week to attend a seminar or consult with their supervision about assignments. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Laila Huq Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours At least 1 hour per week to attend a seminar or consult with their supervision about assignments. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne Dental School
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
An estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Oral Health (Honours) to complete this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Oral Health (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Oral Health Science Informal specialisation Oral Health Science - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022