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1 PROGRAMME APPROVAL RECORD AND CERTIFICATE (PARC) PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Programme title Award title Awarding Body/Institution Teaching Institution (if different) Language of Study UCAS Code Programme Code School Accrediting Bodies (if any) Collaborative Partners (if any) Interim/Exit Awards Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) BPP University College of Dentistry English N/A HS113 School of Health None West Midlands Surgical Training Centre Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) UAP 20 September 2013 PASP Approval Date 25 October 2013 AC Approval date 25 October 2013 Validation Period of January 2014 January 2019 programme Date of cohort from which the All cohorts - from December 2018 onwards PARC applies DELIVERY METHODS AND LOCATIONS 1 Approved Locations Load and duration Mode London Waterloo* FT 3 Years Contiguous PT 3 Years Abingdon* FT 3 Years Contiguous PT 3 Years Birmingham* FT 3 Years PT 3 Years Contiguous *Practical clinical training is provided at regional clinical dental centres. AWARDS Award Stage(s) Credits Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry 1 60 (Periodontology) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry 1 and (Periodontology) Master in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) 1, 2 and Programmes do not always run in all modes and locations

2 Key: FTA FT PT Contiguous Blended Distance Learning Block Full Time Accelerated Full Time Part Time Face to Face delivery (plus materials and online support) Mix of face to face and online delivery Online (but not excluding voluntary attendance at contiguous elements) Online but with required blocks of contiguous delivery

3 PART 2 - PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CONTENT Module Title Status Stage Level Credits Assessment (weighting within module) - Specify when components Stage 1 Aetiology and Diagnosis of Diseases of the Periodontium Operative Implant Dentistry Principles of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Stage 2 Fundamentals of Bone Augmentation and Grafting Treatment and Management of Periodontal Disease Advanced Clinical Practice Stage 3 Evidence Based Dentistry: Understanding Research Evidence Based Dentistry: Professional Project Core ,000 word assignment (80%) 15 min. Presentation (20%) Core ,000 word assignment (80%) 15 min. Presentation (20%) Clinical Examination (Pass/Fail) Core ,000 word assignment (100%) Clinical Examination (Pass/Fail) Core ,000 word assignment (100%) Core ,000 word assignment (80%) 15 min. Presentation (20%) Core Portfolio of 4 case diaries 1,500 words each (100%) Clinical Examination (Pass/Fail) Core ,500 word Assignment (40%) 1,500 word Research Proposal (60%) Core Protocol (3,000 words) (30%) Dissertation max 15,000 words (70%) Overall weighting towards classification PGCert = 33.3% PGDip = 16.67% 11.11% PGCert = 33.3% PGDip = 16.67% 11.11% PGCert = 33.3% PGDip = 16.67% 11.11% PGDip = 12.5% 8.33% PGDip = 12.5% 8.33% PGDip = 25% 16.67% 11.11% 22.22% Additional Information (e.g. derogations, delivery partners) The full time and part time deliveries have the same length, however the full time delivery has a greater workload as it also features a practice placement. Full time students will complete 32

4 weeks in practice placement for 24 hours each week, split 50:50 between theory and practice, during the Stages 1 & 2 of the programme and attend weekly research tutorials during Stage 3. BPP University has entered into a collaborative agreement with West Midlands Surgical Training Centre to provide specialist facilities, including cadaveric heads, for use by students on the MClinDent programmes. From December BPP University has entered into an agreement with the College of Dentistry to deliver teaching. Programme Regulations 2 1. Authority These regulations are made under the authority of the University s General Academic Regulations, Part A, Paragraph 7, and in accordance with these provisions, are cited as the Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) Regulations. 2. Conflict with the General Academic Regulations Practical and clinical modules may not be condoned. 3. Conditions for Admission For UK applicants: Undergraduate qualification in Dentistry and Completion of at least one year in clinical practice and Current GDC practising certificate For overseas applicants: Undergraduate qualification in Dentistry and Completion of at least one year in clinical practice and Letter of good standing or equivalent from an appropriate regulatory dental body and IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) Prior to commencing clinical placement: o Current satisfactory immunisation status and o Current evidence of a satisfactory CRB check and o Current evidence of malpractice indemnity insurance 4. Conditions of Acceptance An offer of a place on the programme is subject to the terms and conditions stated in the documentation accompanying the offer, these regulations and the General Academic Regulations, as in force at the time of interpretation. The acceptance of the offer is taken as agreement to these regulations. 5. Conditions for Progression 2 The mandatory Conditions for Admission are approved during programme validation. Admissions criteria are set at the discretion of Deans of Schools and may be raised from time to time. Please check the programme page on the website for current requirements.

5 The programme is divided into: Year 1: PG Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) (60 M credits); Year 2: PG Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) (60 M credits) and following successful completion of the Research Dissertation, Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) (180 M credits). A student may not progress to the next year of the programme until they have passed all modules in that year and may not submit the dissertation until they have successfully completed the credits for the PGDip award. 6. Prerequisite There are no prerequisite modules within each year. 7. Changing Modules or Specialisations Students must complete all the modules on the programme. 8. Conditions for the Granting of Awards a) No students shall be entitled to enrol for an award other than the Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology). b) A student who completes an approved programme of study, as described in the Programme Specification shall be awarded a Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology). c) Those students who choose to exit the Programme without completing it may nevertheless be entitled to exit with an award as indicated below: PG Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) provided they complete an approved programme of modules and the learning outcomes for such award as set out in the Programme Handbook PG Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) provided they complete an approved programme of modules and the learning outcomes for such award as set out in the Programme Handbook Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) provided they complete an approved programme of modules and the learning outcomes for such award as set out in the Programme Handbook 9. Classification of Award a) The title of the award on successful completion of the programme will be Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology). The following classification will be adopted: Distinction 70% or above aggregate score Merit 60-69% aggregate score Pass 50-59% 10. Programmes of Study for the Granting of Awards a) To be awarded a Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology), students must have completed an approved programme of study, as set out overleaf.

6 PROGRAMME OF STUDY FOR THE GRANTING OF AWARDS Module Requirement Credits Year 1 Aetiology and Diagnosis of Diseases of the Periodontium Compulsory 20 Operative Implant Dentistry Compulsory 20 Principles of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Compulsory 20 Exit Award: PG Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) Year 2 Fundamentals of Bone Augmentation & Grafting Compulsory 15 Treatment and Management of Periodontal Disease Compulsory 15 Advanced Clinical Practice Compulsory 30 Exit Award: PG Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) Year 3 Evidence Based Dentistry: Understanding Research Compulsory 20 Evidence Based Dentistry: Professional Project Compulsory 40 Exit Award: Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)

7 PART 3 - PROGRAMME OUTCOMES Programme aims The programme delivers advanced clinical training in treatment and management of periodontal disease. The overall objectives of the post graduate periodontal curriculum is to prepare dental practitioners to: Provide advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the treatment of diseases of the periodontium Recognise periodontal health. Differentiate between the various type of periodontal diseases. Prevent periodontal diseases. Develop the biological foundation and the clinical ability to treat patients with gingivitis, early and moderate periodontitis. Learn how to organise and manage maintenance programs of periodontal health. Obtain a working knowledge of scientific methodology. Have a foundation for evidence based dentistry. Additionally the programme aims to promote an understanding of the different requirements essential to the provision of ethical, predictable and evidence based treatment. Programme Aims The overall objective is to deliver sound teaching in the theory and safe practice of modern periodontaly. It aims to assist practitioners to acquire the skills and dexterity in treatment and management of periodontal disease. To develop the tactile sense necessary in the handling of surgical instruments, membranes and augmentation materials used in modern periodontal treatment. Also to enable students to be able formulated long term maintenance programmes and communicate these effectively to the hygienist and patients. The programe aims are to: Provide unbiased teaching in the theory and practice of periodontology and related technologies Give opportunities for personal and professional development Contribute to the research base of restorative dentistry and to encourage research amongst practitioners Promote periodontal and maintain periodontal health Provide safe, competent and reflective practitioners Appraise levels of competency. Objectives of the Programme By the end of the programme graduates will have acquired the experience and knowledge to confidently: Deliver safe, predictable and competent periodontal treatment Communicate effectively with other professionals in the management of complex periodontal cases Interpret research findings and their implications for periodontal treatment Evaluate various treatment options, demonstrate proficiency in applying different treatment modalities and reflect on all aspects relating to practice management, synthesising information gained from a wide variety of sources in order to develop an

8 optimal and realistic treatment plan Understand the major legal, ethical and social implications of treatment Programme outcomes: knowledge and understanding; skills and other attributes PROGRAMME OUTCOMES Learning Outcome K C P T Demonstrate critical understanding of the principles, theory and safe practice of the speciality Demonstrate proficiency in history taking and clinical examination and understanding of surgical disorders in the context of basic sciences and mechanism of disease Proficiently evaluate, identify and select suitable clinical cases Integrate complex knowledge to promote and advise prospective clinical patients Demonstrate critical skills in diagnosing and planning the treatment for clinical cases Critically identify and evaluate the choice of techniques to enhance treatment options Evaluate complex legal and ethical principles underlying patient care Demonstrate proficiency in the use of relevant equipment Demonstrate proficiency in performing safe basic surgical techniques that are common in practice Demonstrate advanced and proficient skills in the practise of the speciality Exercise appropriate judgement in planning, selecting or presenting information, methods or resources and systematically apply knowledge in an original manner to formulate new ideas or conclusions

9 Complete a research dissertation that is justified by a critical awareness of current problems in the field, and shows insight and originality in the application of methods, in the presentation of results and in the critical discussion of results pertaining to their research question KEY K = Knowledge C = Cognitive Skills P = Professional Skills T = Transferrable Skills Learning and Teaching Strategy PROGRAMME TOTAL WORKLOAD Teaching Methods and Candidate Learning Hours Below is a breakdown of the indicative amount of hours a student is expected to dedicate to the programme and the form in which the modules will be taught. Key CT= Contact Time (Includes lectures, seminars, demonstrations, teaching of practical and clinical skills) DLT = Directed Learning Time ILT = Independent Learning Time and includes time spent in private practice collecting clinical data for use in the OSCE assessments TLT =Total Learning Time Year 1 Modules Level Credit CT DLT Total DLT ILT Total Workload Aetiology and Diagnosis of Diseases of the Periodontium Operative Implant Dentistry Principles of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Totals NB: Full-time students will, in addition, complete 32 weeks in practice placement for 24 hours each week, split 50:50 between theory and practice. Year 2 Modules Level Credit CT DLT Total DLT ILT Total Workload

10 Fundamentals of Bone Augmentation & Grafting Treatment and Management of Periodontal Disease Advanced Clinical Practice Totals NB: Full-time students will, in addition, complete 32 weeks in practice placement for 24 hours each week, split 50:50 between theory and practice. Year 3 Modules Level Credit CT DLT Total DLT ILT Total Workload Evidence Based Dentistry: Understanding Research Evidence Based Dentistry: Professional Project Totals NB: Full time students will, in addition, attend weekly research tutorials. Grand Total Credit CT DLT Total DLT ILT Total Workload Grand Total