Advances in Oral Health Research (DENT40003)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

One of:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
DENT40002 Oral Health Sciences Research Project No longer available
ORAL40001 Oral Health Research Project 4A
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignment 1 – a literature review, no more than 3000 words, based on advances in oral health science

  • 3000 words
50%

Assignment 2 – scientific critique of a selected journal article, no more than 3000 words

  • 3000 words
50%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorGlen Scholz
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursAt least 1 hour per week to attend a seminar or consult with their supervision about assignments.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorGlen Scholz
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursAt least 1 hour per week to attend a seminar or consult with their supervision about assignments.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

Time commitment details

An estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)

Additional delivery details

This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022