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SDDP1011: Dentistry Elective
2025 unit information
The Independent Learning Activity (Dentistry Elective) is dentistry focused undergraduate unit required for entry into Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). The learning activity can be planned, arranged and undertaken with any year of the first two years of the BSc/DMD. This Unit of Study is available for students to enroll at the third year semester one as a pre-requisite of 96 credit points is required for the enrolment of SDDP1011. To successfully complete this Unit of Study, a portfolio is required to be submitted by the end of year three semester one as detailed in the UoS outline.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Population Oral Health |
| Credit points | 0 |
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Prerequisites:
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96 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop, implement and report on a program of experiential learning in an area of dentistry that you choose
- LO2. determine your own learning outcomes and develop an Independent Learning Activity (ILA) plan
- LO3. analyse and critically evaluate the outcomes of your learning plan
- LO4. apply a range of communication and networking skills when liaising with colleagues in planning and implementing the project
- LO5. reflect on your experiences in the context of dentistry in the community. and your personal and professional development
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