DENT 552 is a self-directed research paper in which students undertake work to set up and run a research project with the support of research supervisors. Commonly known as the "dental elective", this paper is an 18-point paper with an expected workload of 225 hours. Students conduct their project through the final year and present their findings in a report in the format of a scientific paper for publication. The Elective Colloquium is a 2-day mini-conference held at the end of the academic year in which students also present their findings in a 10-minute verbal presentation.
About this paper
| Paper title | Biomedical Sciences 4 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Dentistry |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (16 February 2026 - 7 November 2026)
(On campus)
Full Year (16 February 2026 - 7 November 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,930.70 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- DENT 560
- Limited to
- BDS
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Jithendra Ratnayake
- Teaching Arrangements
Self directed learning and tutorials with supervisors.
- Textbooks
To be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper, students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to:
- Critically examine current and relevant published literature that is pertinent to an oral health or disease topic
- Develop an oral or dentally-related research proposal and address the relevant ethical issues
- Communicate scientific knowledge through the presentation of their research plan to an academic and peer audience
- Assessment details
The final written report and student contribution/endeavour are assessed by the research supervisors. The Elective Colloquium presentation is assessed by one internal and one external examiner.
DENT 552 is a self-directed research paper in which students undertake work to set up and run a research project with the support of research supervisors. Commonly known as the "dental elective", this paper is an 18-point paper with an expected workload of 225 hours. Students conduct their project through the final year and present their findings in a report in the format of a scientific paper for publication. The Elective Colloquium is a 2-day mini-conference held at the end of the academic year, in which students also present their findings in a 10-minute verbal presentation.
About this paper
| Paper title | Biomedical Sciences 4 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Dentistry |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (22 February 2027 - 13 November 2027)
(On campus)
Full Year (22 February 2027 - 13 November 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- DENT 560
- Limited to
- BDS
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Jithendra Ratnayake
- Teaching Arrangements
Self directed learning and tutorials with supervisors.
- Textbooks
To be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper, students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to:
- Critically examine current and relevant published literature that is pertinent to an oral health or disease topic
- Develop an oral or dentally-related research proposal and address the relevant ethical issues
- Communicate scientific knowledge through the presentation of their research plan to an academic and peer audience
- Assessment details
The final written report and student contribution/endeavour are assessed by the research supervisors. The Elective Colloquium presentation is assessed by one internal and one external examiner.