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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
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Overview
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This subject aims to introduce students to research in the field of oral health sciences. Through engaging with current research in the field, students will learn about major advances and research gaps in oral health sciences and be exposed to a range of research approaches. Students will develop their understanding of research design and skills in critical evaluation and scientific communication.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Critically assess and effectively summarise published research in an area of oral health.
- Articulate the scientific and technical basis of advanced techniques in oral health research.
- Defend the importance of applying intellectual integrity and ethical principles in the conduct of research with animals and humans.
- Develop skills in scientific writing.
- Critically evaluate scientific data, including manuscripts.
Generic skills
You should expect to develop skills in the following areas:
- critical analysis and decision making;
- seek and retrieve relevant information;
- work effectively in a team environment;
- planning and organisation;
- problem solving;
- time management;
- extended observation;
- oral and written communication.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A mock grant application
| Mid semester | 25% |
Scientific critique of a journal article
| Second half of the Semester | 50% |
An article based on research presented at the MDS Seminar Series
| During the examination period | 25% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Catherine Butler 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Catherine Butler 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
Time commitment details
An estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Oral Health Science Informal specialisation Oral Health Science - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024