2021-22
Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)
RESOLUTION
The Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) is governed by Resolution No. 619 of the University Court, the provisions of which are as follows:
1. The Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (D Clin Dent) may be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences in such designations as may be prescribed by Regulations.
2. The Senate may make Regulations, which are subject to the approval of the University Court, governing the award of the Degree – these are set out in the section entitled ‘Regulations’.
3. The awards of Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science (DentSci) are also included in the Regulations.
REGULATIONS
A candidate admitted to the programme leading to the award of the Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) must follow the instructions issued by the School and be aware of the content of the Programme Specification and the Programme Document which will contain further details on the Programme including further requirements associated with the award.
1. Admission
Before being considered for admission to study for the Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics), a candidate must be a Bachelor of Dental Surgery of a Scottish university or another institution recognised for this purpose by the University Court, on the recommendation of the Senate, and shall have been engaged for at least two years in the practice of dentistry. All offers of admission are conditional upon satisfactory health clearance.
2. Duration of Study
The degree programme should normally be completed within three years from the date of first registration but under exceptional circumstances longer periods of study may be permitted (e.g. due to sickness absence, maternity leave, repetition of failed programme elements). Even where evidence of good cause is presented and accepted, the maximum period of study shall be no more than six calendar years from the date of first registration.
3. Programme Components
3.1 In order to qualify for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics), a candidate must complete a minimum of 540 credits of which a minimum of 420 must be at SCQF level 12.
3.2 The programme will consist of taught courses, integrated clinical-taught courses, clinical courses and a substantial piece of independent clinical research presented in thesis form amounting to at least 100 credits.
3.3 The taught courses will normally be undertaken during the academic session (September – June) and are specified in the relevant Programme Document. Clinical courses run throughout the year. The length, nature and content of the research thesis is specified in the relevant Programme Document.
4. Minimum Requirement for the Award of Credits
Credits for courses contributing to a candidate’s curriculum shall be awarded subject to the fulfilment of required conditions. The minimum requirements for the award of credits are set out in the Code of Assessment at §16.40 – §16.44 of the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section in the University Regulations.
5. Assessment
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.
6. Progress
A candidate must achieve an average of grade C or abovein 180 credits with no more than 25% of credits at grade E and none below grade E3 in order to progress to each further year of study or research.
7. Reassessment
Reassessment of the thesis will be permitted on one occasion only, under such conditions as the Examiners may prescribe in each particular case. Normally, resubmission should be no later than three months after the date of the meeting of the Board of Examiners. There is no automatic entitlement to repeat any previous practical work associated with the thesis or to undertake further practical work.
8. Requirements for the Award of Degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)
A candidate will be eligible for the award of the Degree on obtaining an average of grade C or above with no more than 25% of credits at grade E and none below grade E3 across all of the components of the programme as specified in §3.
9. Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of Science (Dent Sci) Dental Science
A candidate will be eligible for the award of the MSc (Dent Sci) Dental Science on obtaining at least an average of grade C in 180 credits in Year 1; or at least an average of grade D in 180 credits in Year 2.
10. Requirements for the Award of Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Science
A candidate will be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Science on obtaining at least an average of grade D in 180 credits in Year 1.