MMedSci Diagnostic Oral Pathology

Comments about MMedSci Diagnostic Oral Pathology - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Recognised dental qualification. MFDS or FDS is desirable but not essential. At least one year's postgraduate experience in a relevant clinical discipline is essential.
• Academic title
  MMedSci Diagnostic Oral Pathology
• Course description
  Course content
  
  Four compulsory modules covering:
  
  -Oral histopathology
  -Techniques in histopathology and
  -An oral histopathology dissertation.
  
  Other modules include:
  
  -Research methods in laboratory and clinical subjects
  -Information management
  -Advanced oral histopathology
  -Research problems and approaches in oral pathology
  -Laboratory statistics.
  
  Teaching
  -Induction period
  -Observational work shadowing
  -Supervised reporting
  -Staff-led seminars
  -Student-led seminars
  -Practical laboratory techniques
  -Lectures
  -Literature review
  -Dissertation
  -Independent directed self study
  
  Assessment
  Formative assessment after four weeks: short MCQ paper, short essay question, practical diagnostic test and oral examination.
  
  Summative assessment at the end of modules: short answer questions, essay questions, practical tests to determine level of skill achieved. Dissertation and oral examination at end of course.