This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?
Credit points for units and year of study are notional.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 BDS | ORDS10019 | 120 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Foundations of Dentistry | ORDS10022 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Human Health and Disease | ORDS10020 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Preparing for Patients | ORDS10021 | 0 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
| Certificate of Higher Education in the Science of Dentistry. | 120 |
Unit Pass Mark for Professional Programmes (MBChB, BDS, BVSc): 50 out of 100
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for Gateway programmes.
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
Course assessments for each unit as described in the Assessments Handbook
