(Award available for year: Master of Science)
On successful completion of this programme you will be able to:
1. Synthesise differential diagnosis and formulate treatment plans for patients, based on your knowledge of the scientific principles and evidence underpinning modern oral surgery.
2. Evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of your clinical practice using the principles of audit and quality improvement.
3. Critically appraise scientific and clinical literature including methodology, statistical analysis, extrapolation of results and ethical considerations.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme you will be able to:
1. Provide high quality oral surgery clinical care, including diagnosis and management of dento-alveolar conditions and the complications of treatment.
2. Apply the principles of audit, service improvement and research to clinical management.
3. Plan and design an original, independent written report on a topic relevant to specialist oral surgery practice.
4. Apply reflection and feedback in your personal development.
5. Take responsibility for projects and your own workload.
Competence Standards
1. Diagnose, physically manage and physically treat a range of dento-alveolar conditions safely and effectively, using evidence-based practice.
2. Coordinate care for patients with more complex treatment needs requiring specialist referral.
3. Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
4. Apply the principles of audit and service improvement in designing, delivering and analysing quality improvement initiatives
5. Analyse the quality of clinical evidence and guidance, and use it to guide clinical care.
6. Conduct an investigation on a relevant clinical care and/or service provision topic.
Assessment techniques on this programme will reflect the real world of clinical practice. Knowledge and communication skills will be assessed using essays, live presentations and discussions with opportunities for formative feedback. Knowledge and reasoning will be tested in written and live assessments and case-based scenarios dealing with common clinical problems. Planning and organisational skills will be developed in your delivery of independent projects and group work. Reflection, self-awareness and the use of feedback to guide your own development will be a key aspect of assessment in all aspects of the programme.
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