Course overview
This course offers an opportunity to explore in some depth a specific aspect of dental science, or a discipline related to dentistry, of particularly interest to the student. Underpinning a research-based degree, the main component of the course is a research project, leading to the production of a research report or thesis. Honours project in dentistry requires commitment and a mature approach to learning. Students will be guided and supported by their supervisor(s) but the onus is on the individual student to be organised and self-directed in their studies.
Course learning outcomes
- Work effectively as an individual to plan and deliver outcomes.
- Work effectively in teams in small group and research contexts.
- Communicate scientific information including research context, approach, findings and significance clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.
- Critically interpret, evaluate and synthesise understanding of background literature, and critically interpret and evaluate the methodology used and results obtained in a research context.
- Understand and demonstrate professional and ethically-appropriate research principles and workplace behaviours.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, and advanced research skills including competency in investigative techniques and technologies relating to one or more disciplines in dental science.