PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title: Final award (BSc, MA etc):
(where stopping off points exist they should be detailed here and defined later in the document)
MSc Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery MSc
UCAS code:
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme specification is applicable:
(e.g. from 2008 intake onwards)
Ongoing
Awarding institution/body: Teaching institution: Faculty: Parent Department:
(the department responsible for the administration of the programme)
University College London University College London
BMS UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Departmental web page address:
(if applicable)
http://www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/
Method of study:
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Full
Criteria for admission to the programme: Length of the programme:
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such as study abroad or placements in industry)
See: http://www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/eep/index.html
2 calendar year full time
Level on Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) (see Guidance notes) Relevant subject benchmark statement (SBS)
(see Guidance notes)
M
N/A
Brief outline of the structure of the programme and its assessment methods:
(see guidance notes)
Programme includes a structured lecture series, 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, practical work, mock examinations and appraisal
Board of Examiners:
i) Name of Board of Examiners:
Oral and 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. To offer education and training in OMFS that will provide a sound foundation for specialist practice and progression towards higher surgical training; Contribute to the development of OMFS in other countries especially where healthcare challenges are different from the United Kingdom. We recognize our trainees contend with a higher prevalence of untreated disease, limited financial and technical resources, limited expertise and support for our specialty; Encourage students to develop independence of thought in discussion and patient care; Provide an intellectually challenging environment in the clinic, classroom and laboratory; Exploit scientifically based advances in surgical knowledge and technology.
3. 4. 5.
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 Teaching/learning methods and strategies
Lectures, seminars, 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
Intellectual (thinking) skills: Treatment planning and clinical problem solving Research planning/protocol writing
Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Supervised clinical work Diagnostic clinics Journal clubs Dissertation Assessment: Supervised clinical work Mock ‘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 Maxillofacial technology
Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Supervised clinical work Diagnostic clinics Operating lists Dissertation Laboratory based clinical & technical skills
Assessment: Supervised clinical work Mock ‘unseen’ patient examination Dissertation Academic and research progress assessments through internal graduate appraisal process Oral & Maxillofacial Technology examination D: Skills and other attributes Transferable skills (able to):
Library skills IT skills Presentation skills Self-directed learning Teaching/learning methods and strategies: strategies: Dissertation Journal club Oral presentation of research Assessment: Dissertation Oral presentation of research Academic and research progress assessments through internal graduate appraisal process
The following reference points were used in designing the programme: the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/default.asp; the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/default.asp); 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) Colin Hopper Name(s): Date of Production: Date of Review: Date approved by Head of Department: Date approved by Chair of Departmental Teaching Committee: June 2003 February 2009 June 2003 (review approved February 2009)
June 2003 (review approved February 2009)
Date approved by Faculty Teaching Committee
June 2003