Recognise the importance of learning that is based on curiosity and exploration of knowledge rather than its passive acquisition

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Structured Clinical Operative Test (SCOT)

Obtain relevant information, assess its validity, reason through problems, set priorities and plan effective solutions

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Recognise the importance of intellectual rigour, self-reflection, self-audit and participation in peer review.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Acquire, analyse, process and communicate information in a scientific manner to solve problems and guide clinical decision-making.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, clinical simulation, case presentations, clinical observation, chair-side teaching
and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT.

Make decisions based on sound ethical, moral and scientific principles.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation and chair-side teaching

Methods of Assessment

Written papers, SAQ, Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE, and SCOT.

Manage time, set priorities and work to prescribed time limits.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT.

Analyse and resolve problems, and deal with uncertainty.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT.

Use information technology as a means of communication, for data collection and analysis, and for self-directed learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials and workshops, group work, project work and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations.

Communicate effectively at all levels in both scientific and professional contexts using verbal, non-verbal and written means.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, case presentations, clinical observation and chair-side teaching.

Methods of Assessment

Scenario-based written papers, SAQ, Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Exercise initiative and personal responsibility.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation and chair-side teaching.

Methods of Assessment

Clinical developmental indicators, group reports and presentations, OSCE and SCOT.

Recognise the importance of appropriate communication in healthcare at all times and through all media.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Explain and evaluate the organization and provision of healthcare in the community and in hospital.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations.

Describe and utilise the principles of health promotion and diseases prevention.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Recognise and explain disease processes such as infection, inflammation, disorders of the immune system, degeneration, neoplasia, metabolic disturbances and genetic disorders.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Apply to the practice of dentistry the principles that derive from biomedical, behavioural and materials sciences, the mechanisms of knowledge acquisition, scientific method and evaluation of evidence.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals.

Recognise the importance of self-management, managing and working with others and managing the clinical and working environment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Use contemporary methods of electronic communication and information management.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, clinical observation, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including clinical developmental indicators, OSCE, and SCOT.

Demonstrate a wide range of skills, including research, investigative, analytical, problem-solving, planning, communication, presentation and team skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, essays, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Recognise and take account of the needs of different patient groups including children, adults, older people and those with special care requirements throughout the patient care process

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, clinical simulation, role-play and discussion, clinical observation, case presentations, chair-side teaching and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Clinical practicals, OSCE and SCOT.

Apply to the practice of dentistry principles that derive from biomedical, behavioural and materials sciences

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, case-based tutorials and workshops, group work, project work, laboratory-based practicals and self-directed learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative and summative assessment including scenario-based written papers, SAQ, MCQ, EMQ, clinical developmental indicators, group reports and oral presentations. Laboratory-based and clinical practicals.