Special Needs Dentistry 3 (DENT90107) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignments x2

  • 6000 words (total)
Throughout the teaching period20%

Portfolio (includes a logbook of clinical practice, cases, feedback from clinical supervisors and reflective practice )

  • 19000 words (total)
Hurdle requirement: Pass/Fail		Throughout the teaching period0%

Written exam (3000 words)

  • 3 hours
End of year teaching period 30%

Oral Exam (Viva Voce) 2000 words

  • 2 hours
End of year examination period50%

Additional details

Assignments: Assignments are designed as an opportunity for students to extend their evidence-based knowledge through research into subjects of interest throughout the program of study. The assignment format allows for flexibility for the student to present acquired knowledge in different formats and styles. 

Portfolio: The portfolio is an ongoing assessment that monitors clinical progress throughout the subject.  As this monitors clinical safety, it is a hurdle assessment.  Students also compile a record of their experiences (e.g. case reports and logbook), clinical feedback, and reflections throughout the course of study.

Written exam: The written exam is a case-based assessment of application of knowledge measured against specialist competencies.

Oral exam (viva voce): The oral exam is a case-based discussion with a panel of examiners.  Real-life and hypothetical seen and unseen cases will be discussed to assess application and safety of knowledge in relation to patient care measured against specialist competencies.

Last updated: 28 March 2025