2021-22
Degree of Bachelor of Science (Dental Sciences)[1]
Admission to the following degree is offered in session 2021-22 only. Admission is available to students who have successfully completed BDS1 in session 2020-21.
RESOLUTION
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Dental Sciences is governed by Resolution No. 699 of the University Court, the provisions of which are as follows:
1. The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Dental Sciences may be awarded by the University in the College of Medical, Veterinary &Life Sciences (the College) as a designated degree. The Degree shall not be recognised as a primary qualification conferring the right of registration on the Dental Register.
2. The Senate may, with the consent of the University Court, make regulations governing the award of the Degree.
REGULATIONS
A student admitted onto a programme leading to the award must follow the instructions issued on behalf of the relevant School and be aware of the content of the Programme Document/Programme Information Document (often referred to as the Programme or ‘Course’ Handbook) which will contain further details of the Programme including, in some cases, further requirements associated with the award.
1. Admission
1.1 A candidate for the Degree must normally have attended the University of Glasgow for at least one academic session, undertaking the course of study prescribed as the first year of the curriculum for the Degree of BDS, and have achieved grade D3 or above in all courses.
1.2 A student admitted as a candidate for the Degree must also be a candidate for the Degree of BDS.
1.3 A candidate must satisfy any entry requirements prescribed by the courses forming their curriculum. The candidate must apply to the School(s) responsible for the courses to which they seek admission with a statement of their results achieved to date. Admission is at the discretion of Head(s) of School concerned but a candidate refused entry may submit for the consideration of the College any special circumstances bearing on their case.
2. Duration of Study
The minimum period of study for the award of the Degree is one academic session of full-time study. The Degree programme must normally be completed within one academic session of admission to the programme.
3. Programme Components
3.1 In order to qualify for the Degree a candidate must complete 120 credits at level 3 as specified in the relevant Programme Document/Programme Information Document.
3.2 The curriculum of each candidate must be entered on MyCampus by that candidate at the start of the session. Once this has been done, the curriculum may not be altered outwith the ‘add-drop’ period except with the approval of an Adviser of Studies.
3.3 During the period of study on the programme a candidate may not undertake any professional training or occupation without the approval of the College.
3.4 A candidate may not attend courses outwith their curriculum without the permission of the College.
4. Assessment
4.1 For each academic session, assessment and reassessment are, in so far as not modified by these regulations, governed by the Code of Assessment which is contained in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Regulations published for that session.
4.2 Courses for which a candidate has registered must be counted towards the calculation of their grade point average for the purposes of §4.3 unless other provision is justified by good cause circumstances affecting the candidate. This regulation applies where course registration continues:
a) on the date on which the first summative assessment for that course is to be submitted; or
b) on such other date as may be specified in the course document for that course.
5. Requirements for the Award of Designated Degree
5.1 To be eligible for the award of the Designated Degree, the candidate:
a) must have achieved a grade point average of 9.0[2] in the 120 credits referred to at §3.1 and complied with any other requirements set out in the Programme Document/Programme Information Document; and
b) must have achieved grade D3 or above in all courses prescribed as the first two years of the curriculum for the Degree of BDS or equivalent (240 credits).
5.2 The Designated Degree shall be awarded with Merit where the grade point average in the 120 credits referred to at §3.1 is at least 12.0, and with Distinction where the grade point average is at least 15.0.
6. Progress
Where a candidate fails to complete the Programme within the normal duration of study of one academic session, the Progress Committee will consider whether to permit the candidate to extend the period of study by one further academic session.
[2] The grade point average is determined with reference to the schedule of grades and grade points contained in Schedule A and Schedule B of the University’s Code of Assessment. The grade point average is calculated by taking the product of each course’s weight and the candidate’s grade points and dividing the sum of these products by the sum of the courses’ weights. The weights shall correspond to the courses’ credit ratings unless specified otherwise in the relevant programme documentation. The grade point average is expressed to one decimal place (§16.34(a) of the Code of Assessment). In determining whether a candidate has achieved a required grade point average, no further rounding is permitted. For example, a candidate achieving a grade point average of 8.9 would not satisfy a requirement for a grade point average of 9.0.