Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Public Health and Epidemiology
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	02 37350
Module Lead	Dr Vahid Ravaghi
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Students must have completed and passed all BDS 1 modules Enhanced DBS check required Internal hurdle (45% for each component, Module pass mark is 50%)
Contact Hours	Lecture-25 hours Seminar-25 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-10 hours Guided independent study-140 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will continue to introduce students to Public Health and Epidemiology . The overall aim of this module is to prepare students to move onto the clinical aspects of the course, with greater understanding Public Health and Epidemiology.. There is emphasis on independent study and reflective learning in order that students consolidate their learning from clinical observations and lectures, and to prepare for small group practical teaching sessions.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of public health theories and concepts and their relevance to UK health policies Demonstrate an understanding of the oral epidemiology, UK dental surveys, and data analysis Describe the role of health promotion in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver health gain Discuss the basic principles of a population health approach including demographic and social trends, UK and international oral health trends, determinants of health and inequalities in health Evaluate evidence-based prevention and apply appropriately Explain the principles of planning oral health care for communities to meet needs and demands Describe the dental and wider healthcare systems dental professionals work within including health policy and organisation, delivery of healthcare and equity Demonstrate an understanding of oral health promotion and oral heath prevention
Assessment	37350-01 : ICA : Coursework (50%) 37350-02 : Student Group project : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: • Coursework (analysis of epidemiological and public health data/1500-2000 words) 70% • Student Student Group project (marked individually to a set rubric) 30% Reassessment: Coursework will be the same format as the first assessment. An alternative individual assignment aligned to the rubric from the first sitting will be set for the group project.
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