MSc (Clin) Endodontics / Course details

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Basic Science of Applied Endodontology

Course unit fact file
Unit code DENT60011
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Semester 1
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

The academic content of the 'Basic Science of Applied Endodontology' unit will include

  • The biological basis for endodontics and oral physiology;
  • General principles of oral microbiology;
  • Functional anatomy of oral microbiology;
  • Pharmacology.

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Applied Endodontics DENT60022 Co-Requisite Compulsory
Reflective Clinical Practice DENT61342 Co-Requisite Compulsory
Clinical Endodontics DENT61332 Co-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

The unit aims to equip the participant with a detailed knowledge of scientific background forming the basis of non-surgical and surgical management of endodontic diseases.

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Written assignment (inc essay) 100%

Feedback methods

Feedback will be provided in a timely manner and be as personal as possible to the individual student to enable reflection on individual skills and performance.

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 150

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Joanne Cunliffe Unit coordinator

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