James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

DS6106 - Dentistry Honours (Part Time) Part 4 of 4

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

Subject Description

This subject is the fourth of four subjects (the others being DS6103, DS6104, DS6105) that in combination constitute a part-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

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Thesis/dissertation - (70%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (10%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  DS6101 DS6102

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