MSc in Clinical Dentistry
Periodontology
Programme Handbook
2020
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Dear postgraduate student,
I am writing to introduce myself as the Programme Director for the MSc in Periodontology.
I am delighted that you have accepted a place on the programme commencing in September 2019 and I am sure that you will find the experience of studying here at the University rewarding and enjoyable.
This developed programme aims to provide extensive experience and training. We have a great team of tutors and I am sure you will enjoy your time here at the University.
I look forward to meeting you when you arrive in September.
With kind regards,
Professor Kevin Seymour
BDS MSc PhD DRD MRD MFGDP FHEA
Programme Director – MSc Periodontology
Division of Dentistry
Email: kevin.seymour@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 161 306 1578
Web: www.manchester.ac.uk/dentistry
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1. STAFF CONTACTS
Professor Kevin Seymour, Programme Director
Tel: 0161 306 1578
E-mail: kevin.seymour@manchester.ac.uk
Office location: Coupland III Building
Ms Leigh Evans, Programme Administrator
Tel: 0161 275 6808
E-mail: leigh.evans@manchester.ac.uk
Office location: Coupland III Building
2. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
2.1 Introduction
The MSc Programme of the School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester is a highly integrated programme, which comprises three parts:
1. Research Methods and Statistics Units
2. Specialty Clinical Units
3. Research Unit (leading to a Dissertation).
The Periodontics specialty clinical units are outlined in this handbook. The handbook includes information on admissions, the aims and objectives, structure, teaching and learning methods, programme management, contents, and assessment. It should be read in conjunction with related University documentation, notably:
- School of Dentistry PGT Handbook 2019-2020
- University of Manchester Postgraduate Crucial Guide 2019
Candidates holding a dental qualification from a recognised institution are eligible to apply. All candidates are required to provide evidence of their primary dental qualification, acceptable levels of literacy in English, curriculum vitae and confirmation of their ability to pay/have paid on their behalf all fees. Evidence of citizenship of an EC country may be required for students claiming home fees.
Postgraduate students accepted onto the programme are required to have a satisfactory medical clearance prior to registration. This will be arranged with the University’s Department of Occupational Health and this may involve a physical examination. All postgraduate dental students will be required to undergo screening for blood borne viruses (Hepatitis B, C and HIV). Those who test positive for HIV will not be accepted for study and in the case of Hepatitis B and C the decision will depend on subsequent testing for viral load.
2.2 Basic Outline
This programme is offered on a full-time basis. Those admitted to the programme will attend for a minimum of 44 weeks in the year of enrolment.
2.3 Overview of the Programme
The programme is designed for dental practitioners with a minimum of two years recent experience in general professional training or equivalent and who wish to further their knowledge in periodontology. Teaching will take place predominantly in the Division of Dentistry/Dental Hospital.
2.4 Staying Safe – Covid-19
Feeling prepared and equipped at the present time inevitably brings thoughts of health and safety. We have followed the advice from Universities UK, Public Health England and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to make sure our campus is a safe and happy environment for you to start your studies. When arriving on campus, you’ll notice the changes we’ve made to keep everyone safe. For example, our buildings will have clearly marked entry and exit points; we’ll be asking everyone to sanitise or clean their hands immediately on entry; and markings on floors, stairwells and doors will help maintain social distancing. Read our detailed safety guidance here. As part of our University’s commitment to keep all staff and students safe we are strongly recommending everyone on campus to download the NHS COVID-19 app It’s important for everyone to follow the guidelines on campus to keep themselves and others safe. We have faith that all members of our University community will do the right thing. You can politely remind people of the guidelines if they aren’t following them. If you still have concerns, you can report these to our COVID-19 team via Covid-info@manchester.ac.uk Breaches of COVID-19 guidelines may be subject to University disciplinary action. Our ‘Staying Safe’ microsite outlines the safety measures that are in place as well as useful information regarding:-
- Face Coverings
- What to do if you, or someone you live with, has COVID-19 symptoms
- How to register with a GP (doctor)
- Keeping yourself and your neighbours safe off campus (incl. local restrictions and consequences for breaking the rules)
- Health and wellbeing support
- Financial Support
Student Frequently Asked Questions is regularly updated online but if you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact your school as soon as possible.
3. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
3.1 Structure of the Programme
Each unit has a credit rating. The number of credits required for the award of the degree of MSc in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) is 360 credits.
The programme is delivered on a two semester per annum basis over three years. The structure of the MSc programme is as follows (CATS and University guidelines are reflected):
3.2 Research Methods and Biostatistics Units – DENT61010 and DENT70001
See PGT Handbook.
3.3 Clinical Units
Specialty Clinical Units (270 Credits)
Aim
The aim of the clinical units is to give the student an understanding of the scientific basis of clinical periodontology, with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of adult patients.
Objectives
On completion of the programme of study, students will have acquired:
- knowledge of contemporary aspects of clinical periodontology, including an appreciation of an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive patient care.
- appropriate practical and clinical skills relevant to clinical periodontology. Competence and confidence in a variety of transferable skills relevant to periodontology.
3.4 Research Unit
Dissertation Unit (60 Credits) – DENT60020
Aims
The aims of this unit are:
- to train the student in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project.
- to give the student experience of working (researching) independently
- to test the extent to which the student has achieved synthesis of his/her skills and knowledge via a report (dissertation) of the research topic.
Objectives
On successful completion of the unit, each student will have acquired:
- training to carry out a supervised research topic
- experience in preparing the research topic
- experience in producing a dissertation of up to 15,000 words based on research and by the required submission date (see PGT Handbook).
- skills to be able to discuss and defend the research and results in an oral examination
4. TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
The Specialty Clinical Units are designed to encourage the student to take responsibility for his/her own learning. There is an emphasis on a self-directed learning approach and the application of newly acquired knowledge is encouraged. The individual learning needs of each student will be recognised. For example, the diversity of clinical options in the specialty clinical unit allows students to receive further training in areas in which they may perceive themselves to be deficient. The type of teaching will vary from tutorials, small group seminars, self-directed learning, individual clinical and laboratory tuition and close clinical supervision.
In addition, activities in this clinical component may be supplemented by:
- attendance at national conferences
- participation in appropriate extra-mural clinical courses
- attendance at seminars given by guest lecturers
4.1 Content of Research Methods and Biostatistics Units – DENT61010 and DENT70001 (30 Credits overall)
For details on these units please refer to the School of Dentistry PGT Handbook.
4.2 Content of Specialty Clinical Units (270 Credits) (see page 7 for DENT numbers)
Teaching in the specialty clinical units of periodontology is provided throughout the programme. Instruction will be given in clinical aspects of periodontology in the form of demonstrations, shadowing of staff, seminars and practical clinical skills sessions as well as clinical exercises.
Seminars will be planned and reading from the scientific literature on related subjects will be assigned, the aim being to expose the student to a range of topics in a short period. Students will be challenged to assess the available evidence and to determine the biological basis for acceptable and non-acceptable methods and techniques. Students are encouraged to attend relevant seminars in other clinical disciplines to gain a broad-based perspective to periodontology. A comprehensive reading list is provided supplementary to this handbook.
An overview of each unit (content and aims) follows.
4.3 Oral Health & Disease in Populations – DENT76061 (15 Credits)
The unit aims to provide students with the knowledge required to develop a strategic approach to dental health problems in populations. Academic content will include:
- Dental diseases, prevention and management, and impact on health.
- Role of dental public health in the management of health, disease and the workforce engaged in its prevention and treatment.
- How to measure dental disease in populations & identify inequalities and their determinants.
- The impact of dental disease on quality of life.
- Assessing demand, supply and utilisation of dental services.
- The role of screening, whole population and risk approaches
- Options for how health care policy is formulated and can be influenced
- An ethical framework for deciding priorities & theories of rationing in oral health care
- Theoretical background of strategy development and delivery
- The political, organisational, legal and resource constraints to developing strategy
- How to translate the outcomes of oral health needs assessment into a coherent oral health strategy for different populations & project planning methods and change management.
- Implementation of strategy into action
- Potential approaches to reviewing performance in oral health care systems and supporting improvement, & principles of evaluation
- Methods for evaluation of health technologies, health care systems, patient experience and health care process data, & Economic appraisal methods
4.4 Non-Surgical Management – DENT71031 (15 Credits)
This unit is designed to provide the student with clinical and theoretical experience so that he can obtain a competence in the applications of non-surgical periodontal management. It will also aim to not only develop clinical abilities but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment. Topics covered are:
- Approaches to treatment (including full mouth disinfection)
- Therapy of periodontal diseases – initial treatment
- The importance and methods of plaque control
- Root surface debridement
4.5 Basic science of applied periodontology – DENT71011 (15 Credits)
This unit will equip the participant with a detailed knowledge of scientific background forming the basis of non-surgical and surgical management of periodontal diseases. The academic content will include:
- Biology of the periodontium and oral physiology.
- General principles of oral microbiology.
- Functional anatomy of the head and neck & oral anatomy.
- Pharmacology.
4.6 Diagnosis & treatment planning – DENT71021 (15 Credits)
The delivery of this unit will provide each participant with a comprehensive experience and training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning of periodontal diseases. Furthermore, the assessment and treatment planning elements will incorporate aspects of other relevant dental disciplines. The students will gain an understanding of the clinical features and diagnosis of periodontal diseases and their risk assessment. They will also get familiarized with the clinical implication of radiology, different imaging techniques, and other diagnostic tests in diagnosis and prognosis of periodontal diseases.
4.7 Adjunctive treatments & antimicrobials – DENT71041 (15 Credits)
This unit is designed to provide the student with clinical and theoretical experience so in order to obtain competence in the applications of adjunctive treatments & antimicrobials. It will also aim to not only develop clinical abilities but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment. Topics covered are:
- Antimicrobial treatment of periodontal diseases
- Use of systemic antimicrobials
- Use of topical antimicrobials
- Modulation of host response
4.8 Clinical case reflection and presentation I, II & III – DENT72042, DENT74022 & DENT76043 (15 Credits each)
The aim of these units is to provide the clinical skills and attitudes required for clinical practise in periodontology. The units build on knowledge gained in the pre-requisite units to enhance applied application of knowledge to the clinical environment through direct clinical experience, directed learning and guided reflection, including aspects of patient management; planning provision of care; review of clinical procedures; and, clinical reflection.
4.9 Management of complicating factors – DENT73011 (15 Credits)
The unit will ensure participant awareness of, and ability to manage, factors that directly or indirectly influence the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. Furthermore, experience in the management of advanced / complex lesions will be gleaned. Topics covered will include: occlusal trauma; periodontal splinting; surgical and non-surgical treatment of furcation problems.
4.10 Periodontal surgery – DENT73021 (15 Credits)
The unit aims to equip the participant with a sound theoretical basis, and practical experience of all elements of periodontal surgery. Theoretical and practical experience and competence in the following procedures will be gained:
- Access flaps
- Apically repositioned flaps
- Resective techniques
- Surgical crown lengthening & other pre-prosthetic surgeries
- Regenerative techniques
4.11 Advanced diagnosis and treatment planning – DENT74012 (15 Credits)
This unit aims to deliver the skills and knowledge required to see the patient as a whole and how the patient’s general well-being is affected by periodontal disease. It will also aim to not only develop clinical abilities but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment. There will be an emphasis on the interrelationship between systemic/oral disease and periodontal health, and then be able to work as an effective part of a team to improve patients general wellbeing and quality of life. The unit will cover the following topics:
- Medically compromised patients
- Manifestations of systemic disorders in the oral cavity
- Epulides and tumours of the gingivae
- Interrelationships of periodontal disease and therapy with other dental disciplines
- Systemic disease and effects of periodontal disease
4.12 Mucogingival surgery – DENT75011 (15 Credits)
The unit aims to further develop the theoretical knowledge and surgical skills obtained in previous surgical units to those required for mucogingival surgery. On completion of the unit the participant will be able to perform the following techniques:
- Root coverage procedures (coronally repositioned flaps / free gingival graft / connective tissue graft / laterally repositioned flap)
- Gingival augmentation procedures
- (Modified) Tunnel Techniques
- Papilla preservation and double papilla flaps
- Frenectomy procedures
- Vestibuloplasty procedures
4.13 Implant Basic Sciences – DENT61141 (15 Credits)
The unit aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand the value of basic sciences that underpin clinical management with dental implants. Basic Sciences are fundamental to planning and understanding clinical management of patients with dental implants. The unit will cover: applied clinical basic sciences, choice of anaesthesia (local anaesthesia, conscious sedation, general anaesthesia), preoperative and postoperative care
4.14 Implant Treatment Planning – DENT61152 (15 Credits)
The unit aims to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to be able to determine an appropriate treatment plan for a patient by assessment, arrangement of appropriate investigation including radiological imaging and taking into account the patients general health. This unit provides the knowledge and practical skills for determining a dental implant treatment plan appropriate to a patient needs. The unit will cover:
- Patient Assessment
- Imaging
- Diagnosis
- Implant Positioning Aids
- Medical Aspects of Patient Care and Treatment Planning.
- Long term maintenance
- Complications
- Medico -legal aspects
4.15 Basic Implant Surgical and Restorative Techniques I & II – DENT61161 & DENT61132 (15 Credits each)
The unit aims to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to place and restore dental implants in selected appropriate patients requiring a removable implant borne prostheses. This programme unit provides the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to enable dentists to practice basic dental implantology. The unit will cover: surgical techniques of dental implant placement and exposure; techniques for the construction of a removable denture retained prosthesis and its maintenance. This unit includes basic planning, periodontology and prosthodontics.
4.16 Advanced Implant Surgical and Restorative Techniques – DENT61182 (15 Credits)
The unit aims to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to place and restore dental implants in selected appropriate patients requiring fixed crown or bridge restoration. This programme unit provides the additional knowledge and practical skills to enable dentists to practice dental implantology with fixed prostheses. The unit will cover: advanced surgical techniques of dental implant placement and exposure; techniques for the construction of a fixed crown or bridge restoration and its maintenance
4.17 Peri-implant lesions – DENT76022 (15 Credits)
This unit is designed to provide the student with clinical and theoretical experience so that he can obtain a competence in the diagnosis of peri-implant lesions. It will also aim to not only develop clinical abilities but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment. Topics covered will include: inflammatory reactions in peri-implant soft tissues; peri-implant bone pathology; and, microbiological aspects related to implants.
4.18 Advanced (implant) regenerative techniques – DENT76032 (15 Credits)
This is a programme designed to provide the student with clinical and theoretical experience so that he can obtain a competence in the applications of treatment for peri-implantitis. It will also aim to not only develop clinical abilities but also to stimulate critical and analytical thinking in both the clinical and research environment. Topics will include non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment including tissue regeneration techniques and adjunctive treatments & antimicrobials
4.19 Dissertation – DENT60020 (60 Credits)
Each student must undertake a research project and a review of the relevant literature, methodology and results presented in the form of a dissertation. Guidelines for preparation of a dissertation and the notice of submission form can be found at the following website: http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/intranet/admingroups/postgraduate/taught/Dissertation/.
A list of suggested topics and supervisors will be provided. Students are also encouraged to suggest potential topics. As this dissertation must be completed within the time span of the programme, it is essential that the project is commenced early in the programme. With this fact in mind, supervisors may request students to commence background reading and similar related tasks prior to the commencement of the programme. As most of the second half of the last semester will be taken up with examinations and writing-up of the dissertation, it is recommended that the presentation cases be completed prior to the middle of the second semester.
Students are encouraged to disseminate their findings in a variety of ways:
- Presentation at research seminars
- Presentation at national/international meetings
- Publication in a professional journal (often non-refereed)
- Publication in a refereed journal
Regular meetings between each student and the academic member of staff nominated as his/her supervisor will be arranged. These are inevitably frequent in the early stages of the project when design and preparation work demands a high intensity of work. Each meeting should be recorded with outcomes summarised and objectives set for research to be performed prior to the next visit.
4.20 Blackboard – DENT77005
The periodontology programme also has an online presence via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), known as the Blackboard. The Blackboard is a repository of the learning resources and will be used for providing programme-related information and announcements and thus students are expected to check their Blackboard space frequently. It is also used for a number of formative assessments during the programme.
Access to Blackboard is possible by using your central university username and password to log-in via the portal below:
5. ASSESSMENT, PROGRESSION & EXAMINATIONS
Please see Section Five of the PGT Handbook
All students must complete and pass the appropriate programme units for the degree.
5.1 Assessments
DENT76061 Oral Health & Disease in Populations (15 credits)
This unit is assessed based on two written assignments and contribution to the discussion boards on the programme virtual learning environment.
- Mid semester assignment (1500 words max) 40%
- End semester assignment (2500 words max) 50%
- Assessed discussion boards 10%
RESEARCH METHODS AND BIOSTATISTICS
(DENT61010 and DENT70001)
See PGT Handbook.
DENT71031 Non-surgical Management (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held at the beginning of the first semester in year one.
- Mini-CEX/DOPS 50%
- Written examination (SBA/MCQ) 50%
DENT71011 Basic science of applied periodontology (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the first semester in year one.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
DENT71021 Diagnosis & treatment planning (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held at the beginning of the second semester in year one.
- Mini-CEX 50%
- Written examination (SBA/MCQ) 50%
DENT71041 Adjunctive treatments & antimicrobials (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the first semester in year one.
- Case-based discussion 50%
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
DENT72042, DENT74022 & DENT76043
Clinical case reflection and presentation I, II & III (15 credits each)
These examinations take place toward the end of the second semester in each academic year.
Each student will give a 20 minute presentation on a completed case. The presentation should include a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s dental problems and all relevant complicating factors. Results of all special investigations should be discussed. The aims and objectives of the proposed treatment should be clearly stated as should be the reasons given for the proposed treatment plan. A chronological record of the treatment provided should be presented, outlining details of procedures used, inclusive of materials. The outcome of the treatment should be discussed. Equally, the candidate should discuss, given the benefit of hindsight, whether modification(s) of the treatment plan might have brought about a different outcome. The course of treatment for the case should be defendable based upon the literature and clinical experience.
- Log book 40%
- Case presentation 60%
DENT60020 Dissertation (60 credits)
The dissertation must be submitted in accordance with University of Manchester prescribed guidelines. See PGT Handbook.
DENT73011 Management of complicating factors (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the first semester in year two.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- Mini-case presentation 50%
DENT73021 Periodontal surgery (15 credits)
The assignment for this unit will be submitted towards the end of the first semester in year two and the SCOT/DOPS assessment will be held at the beginning of the second semester in year two.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- SCOT/DOPS 50%
DENT74012 Advanced diagnosis and treatment planning (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the second semester in year two.
- Mini-CEX 50%
- Written examination (SBA/MCQ) 50%
DENT75011 Mucogingival surgery (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the second semester in year three.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- Case-based discussion/DOPS 50%
DENT61141 Implant Basic Sciences (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the first semester in year three.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- Written examination (MCQ) 50%
DENT61152 Implant Treatment Planning (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the first semester in year three.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- DOPS 50%
DENT61161 Basic Implant Surgical and Restorative Techniques I (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the first semester in year three.
- Combined DOPS/Mini-CEX 100%
DENT61132 Basic Implant Surgical and Restorative Techniques II (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the second semester in year three.
- Combined DOPS/Mini-CEX 100%
DENT6022 Peri-implant lesions (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the second semester in year three.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- Written examination (SBA/MCQ) 50%
DENT6032 Advanced (implant) regenerative techniques (15 credits)
The assessments for this unit will be held towards the end of the second semester in year three.
- Written assignment (4000 words max) 50%
- Written examination (SBA/MCQ) 50%
5.2 External Examiner
The External Examiner for this programme is: Prof Anthony Roberts
Name of Institution: University College Cork, Ireland
Position at current Institution: Head of Restorative Dentistry
External Examiners are individuals from another institution or organisation who monitor the assessment process of the University to ensure fairness and academic standards. They ensure that assessment and examination procedures have been fairly and properly implemented and that decisions have been made after appropriate deliberation. They also ensure that standards of awards and levels of student performance are at least comparable with those in equivalent higher education institutions.
Please note that it is inappropriate for students to make direct contact with External Examiners under any circumstances, in particular with regards to a student’s individual performance in assessments. Other appropriate mechanisms are available for students, including the University’s appeals or complaints procedures and the UMSU Advice Centre. In cases where a student does contact an External Examiner directly, External Examiners have been requested not to respond to direct queries. Instead, External Examiners should report the matter to their School contact who will then contact the student to remind them of the other methods available for students. If students have any queries concerning this, they should contact their Programme Office (or equivalent).
The External Examiner’s reports relating to this programme will be shared with student representatives at the Staff Student Liaison Committee (SSLC)/programme committee where details of any actions carried out by the programme team/School in response to the External Examiner’s comments will be discussed. Students should contact their student representatives if they require any further information about the External Examiner’s reports or the process for considering them.
5.3 Marking
Assessments are carried out by academic members of staff of the University of Manchester and by the appointed external examiner. The latter moderates the submitted assignments and written papers and also leads the viva voce examination.
An anonymous marking scheme is used. The scripts (and information on computer disks) will be marked independently by two examiners. Any discrepancies will be discussed. Students’ names are revealed only when marking of all manuscripts has been completed.
N.B. Taught units totalling 120 credits must be passed before the candidate may proceed to the dissertation.
5.4 Resit Examinations
If a unit with several assessment components is failed, only those components not passed will require a resit.
Candidates who fail Clinical case reflection and presentation I, II or III will be required to submit a new clinical case for each case failed on first submission.
5.5 Regulations and Arrangements for Mitigating Circumstances, Resits, Compensation
See PGT Handbook.
5.6 Attendance
Students are required to attend all scheduled sessions punctually. A record of non-attendance and reason for non-attendance will be maintained and students giving cause for concern will be required to see the Programme Director. (See PGT Handbook). Unjustified non-attendance is considered to be unprofessional and will be reflected on periodic progress forms.
In the event of illness or unavoidable absence from a teaching session (clinical or seminar), students are required to inform the programme administrator and programme director before the start of the session.
5.7 Consequence of Unsatisfactory Progress
Students making unsatisfactory progress may have registration suspended or terminated. See the PGT Handbook.
5.8 Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)
Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)
The University of Manchester welcomes students with a disability or specific learning difficulties. The University has a Disability Advisory and Support Service, who can supply further information and DASS advisors will be pleased to meet you to discuss you needs. DASS will liaise with your School through the Disability Coordinator to make the necessary arrangements for your support during your time in Manchester. The DASS office can also provide a copy of the University’s Disability Statement, ‘Opportunities for Students with Additional Support Needs at the University of Manchester’ which sets out the policy and provision for students with a disability.
DASS Contact Details:
Location: 2nd Floor, University Place
Tel (Disability Service) +44 (0)161 275 7512
Tel (Assessment Centre) +44 (0)161 275 0990
Mobile Number (Text only for d/Deaf students) 07899 658 790
Email (Disability Service) dass@manchester.ac.uk
Email (Assessment Centre) assessments@manchester.ac.uk
School Disability Coordinator Contact Details:
Email: dc.medicalsciences.pgt@manchester.ac.uk
6. FEEDBACK
The principles of feedback are as follows:
- Feedback should be provided in a timely manner that helps students understand (i) the marks or grades they have received for work submitted and (ii) how they might improve their performance in the future.
- Feedback should be as personal as possible to the individual student to enable reflection on individual skills and performance.
- Students have a responsibility to consider feedback given on their work, to seek to understand it, and to act on it.
The following outlines the feedback available for all elements of the clinical component of the programme.
Clinical skills sessions and seminars
Feedback will be given by tutors throughout the programme on a sessional basis. Any students giving cause for concern will be referred to the Programme Director for further feedback.
All students will meet with the Director at the end of the programme to discuss overall performance and to be advised of any areas that were of particular merit or weaknesses in need of improvement.
Patient Treatment Sessions
Clinical assessment forms will be completed on each session and grades awarded. There will be an opportunity to discuss any issues raised at the end of each clinical session. Students will meet with the Director twice during the twelve month period to discuss overall clinical progress.
Students are encouraged to approach either a tutor or the Director at any time should they have any concerns regarding their clinical progress or may request an appointment via the Programme Administrator.
Examinations
Feedback forms will be completed by examiners for all elements of accredited assessment and students are encouraged to make an appointment with the Director via the Programme Administrator to discuss such feedback.
Feedback to Students Policy: http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/list.aspx
7. STUDENT REPRESENTATION
a) Formal:
There is an elected postgraduate student representative for postgraduate taught programmes in the Division of Dentistry on the Dental PGT Consortium Board.
b) Informal:
The small student: staff ratio on clinics means that problems may be discussed and resolved expeditiously. Students will elect a representative for the group. All issues/concerns related to the programme, that are considered to be group-specific rather than individual-specific can be brought to the attention of the Programme Director via the representative.
See the PGT Handbook.
8. ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE
See the PGT Handbook.
9. ACADEMIC APPEALS/COMPLAINTS
See the PGT Handbook.
10. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
10.1 Teaching staff
Professor Kevin Seymour Programme Director
Mr Hugo Pinto Clinical Teaching Fellow
Mr Faizan Zaheer Clinical Teaching Fellow
Mr Khurrum Hussain Teaching Fellow
10.2 Administrative staff
Ms Leigh Evans Programme Administrator
The Teaching Staff are responsible for the provision and delivery of the specialty clinical and technical programme contents, assessment of candidates and mentoring of students.
The Programme Administrator is responsible for the administrative support of students and will work closely with the Teaching Staff to ensure the programme runs smoothly.
Each student is allocated a supervisor and advisor. The supervisor will be responsible for the research leading to the dissertation. Ms Leigh Evans, the programme administrator, is also available during office hours for pastoral advice.