Program Overview

Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine

Overview

The Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine is a double degree program that combines the study of science with the study of dental medicine.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a coherent understanding by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry.
2. Explain the role and relevance of science to society.
3. Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one disciplinary area.
4. Demonstrate knowledge in at least one other disciplinary area.
5. Critically analyse and solve problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources.
6. Design and plan an investigation.
7. Select and apply practical, conceptual and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to formulate and model problems or conduct an investigation.
8. Collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from data.
9. Be effective communicators of reasoning, results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.
10. Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners.
11. Work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practise ethical conduct.

These learning outcomes are aligned with the following graduate qualities:

• Depth of disciplinary expertise
• Critical thinking and Problem solving
• Information and Digital literacy
• Inventiveness
• Communication (oral and written)
• Cultural competence
• Interdisciplinary effectiveness
• Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
• Influence