DS6101 - Dentistry Honours (Full Time) Part 1 of 2

Available only to BDS Hons students or by permission of Head of Discipline

This subject is the first of two subjects (the other being DS6102) that in combination constitute a full-time Honours option for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course. The subject consists of research undertaken for preparation of a thesis and seminars that accompany the research process. Students will be able to choose a research project related to a dental discipline. All projects are subject to approval by the Honours coordinator in the Discipline of Dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop advanced skills in information retrieval/organisation, evaluation and analysis;
• Develop skills necessary to formulate a research question and project plan;
• Develop an independent ability to plan, execute, write up and verbally report on a research project;
• Develop insights into a specialised study area that facilitates graduates to progress faster in their chosen speciality field;
• Develop the required preparation for a potential career in research.

Subject Assessment

• integrated assessment across subject chain (%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.