M.D.Sc.-Oral Anatomy, Histology & Emb.

Subject 511-603 (2009)

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Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview: This is the subject students enrol in who are admitted to the Master of Dental Science degree in Oral Anatomy, Oral Histology and Oral Embryology.
Objectives:

To promote the development of scholastic and research skills in any area related to the organs and tissues of the stomatognathic apparatus.

To provide advanced educational opportunities for research in topics relating to the development, structure, function and growth of organs within the craniofacial system.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Ability to access information required for research.

Ability to critically evaluate data and concepts.

Ability to design and conduct a realistic research program appropriate to qualificatins sought.

Ability to appraise the outcome of the student's studies in a broad context.

Be capable of lucid oral presentation of the student's research findings.

Ability to prepare a dissertation for examination.

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