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SDDM5314: Research 5
2025 unit information
In Year 3, students will continue their research project activities. At the completion of this unit of study, students present a preliminary report on their individual/group research projects. An important aim of this unit of study is to foster an evidencebased approach to clinical practice and strong inquisitive approach to learning throughout the course. Students will continue to apply skills gained in DMD 1 and DMD 2 in identifying different study types, critically appraising clinical research literature and assigning levels of evidence to published research. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Population Oral Health |
| Credit points | 1 |
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Prerequisites:
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SDDM5211 and SDDM5212 and SDDM5213 and SDDM5214 and SDDM5221 and SDDM5222 and SDDM5223 and SDDM5224 |
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Corequisites:
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SDDM5315 and SDDM5316 and SDDM5317 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply principles of evidence-based dentistry in clinical, research, and health education settings
- LO2. appraise scientific evidence for their validity and applicability in clinical decision making
- LO3. place your clinical research experience in context of the level of evidence spectrum, determined by the principles of evidence-based dentistry
- LO4. analyse data and interpret research findings
- LO5. develop academic writing skills
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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