Course coordinator
Associate Professor Ratilal Lalloo
I work part-time, from Monday to Wednesday. If you contact me outside this time my response will be delayed.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Herston
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 8
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Dentistry School
To be conversant with the contemporary research and clinical literature within the chosen discipline, students will require an understanding of scientific methodology and the ability to critically analyse published research and where appropriate, transfer this to the clinical situation. Part of this training is the preparation and conduct of an approved research project within the chosen DClinDent discipline. Students should be capable of devising a small research project and bringing it through the development stages including ethics approval by an institutional ethics committee where required. The project is usually a part of an ongoing research theme within the School and should be devised and conducted in close association with the research supervisor/s within the same discipline. Accredited postgraduate training programs in Australia and New Zealand have the requirement for an integrated one year full-time equivalent research training within the chosen discipline. This is regulated by the Australian Dental Council and subsequently becomes a part of the requirements for registration as a specialist following graduation.
The aims of DENT8072 are to:
Complete a research project within the chosen discipline for examination.
Prepare a research paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
Students will collect the majority of data for the project, conduct data analyses and report on the main outcomes. They will finalise data collection and analyses and complete a draft of the research report and prepare a research paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Students will complete and submit the finalised research report and complete corrections to the satisfaction of nominated examiners.
DENT8072 is a year-long course and will continue the research commenced in Year 1 of the program and continued in Year 2 (DENT8071). DENT8072 will see the research study conducted in Year 2 progressed to completion in the form of a thesis report. This will involve a number of activities including completion of data collection and analysis, preparation and presentation of final results (findings), and a written thesis report and oral presentation.
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Course requirements
Assumed background
Formal enrolment in DENT8072 follows the completion of DENT8071 in Year 2 of the DClinDent program.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DENT8030, DENT8040, DENT8071
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
DENT8050, DENT8060
Restrictions
DENT8070
Course contact
Timetable
Additional timetable information
This is Discipline specific and available from the respective Discipline Lead.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the course is to progress the commenced research project to completion, culminating in an conference style oral presentation and written thesis report for final examination. The student will be advised and supported by the allocated research advisory team and other required support.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Thesis submission - Consistently demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively, professionally, ethically and communicate effectively as part of a research team.
LO2.
Thesis submission - Effectively communicate the results of the research in oral and written formats.
LO3.
Thesis submission - Critically evaluate, transform and interpret information in the context of the existing knowledge base and translational implications of research findings.
LO4.
Thesis submission - Demonstrate effective academic writing in the production of a research report suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Conference style oral presentation
|
MUST PASS |
19/05/2025 - 13/06/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Research report
|
MUST PASS |
4/07/2025 1:00 pm |
| Thesis |
Thesis examination
|
MUST PASS |
15/08/2025 1:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Conference style oral presentation
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- MUST PASS
- Due date
19/05/2025 - 13/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
Task description
Refer to the DClinDent Dentistry Research Guide 2025 document - 'Milestone 6'. The guide is available on the Blackboard course site>Learning Resources.
Hurdle requirements
The assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met to pass this hurdle assessment item.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Research report
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- MUST PASS
- Due date
4/07/2025 1:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
Task description
Refer to the DClinDent Dentistry Research Guide 2025 document - 'Milestone 7'. The guide is available on the Blackboard course site>Learning Resources.
Hurdle requirements
The assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met to pass this hurdle assessment item.Submission guidelines
Must be submitted via Blackboard (Turnitin) and copy e-mailed to course coordinator.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Thesis examination
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Thesis
- Weight
- MUST PASS
- Due date
15/08/2025 1:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
Task description
Refer to the DClinDent Dentistry Research Guide 2025 document - 'Milestone 8'. The guide is available on the Blackboard course site>Learning Resources.
Hurdle requirements
The assessment criteria must be satisfactorily met to pass this hurdle assessment item.Submission guidelines
Must be submitted via Blackboard (Turnitin) and copy e-mailed to course coordinator.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Demonstration of the ability in conducting the project following the defined methods according to the research proposal. Successful completion of the research data collection and analysis to submit given by the research supervisor/s on the appropriate form. Demonstration of critical insight; Research activity and standards appropriate for the discipline and equivalent to recently published reports in the specific area of research. |
| F |
Course grade description: Failure to demonstrate any of the above criteria. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
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Not Timetabled |
Writing a Thesis Report |
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Not Timetabled |
Conference style oral presentation |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: