Competency for Completing the Kyushu Dental University Graduate School of Dentistry Doctoral Course
1. Comprehensive abilities needed to carry out independent research
[Attainment target]
To have mastered a broad range of knowledge in the life sciences and be able to conduct research from the perspective of logical and critical thinking.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student has acquired high medical and research ethics as well as a broad range of knowledge in life sciences.
2. The student has acquired a broad range of knowledge in the fields of both dentistry and life sciences as well as research methods.
[Learning contents]
Acquiring knowledge in medical and research ethics, life sciences, and related fields as well as research methods.
[Learning method]
To acquire a broad range of knowledge and research methods through a determined subject in medical and research ethics, life sciences, and related fields, which are the foundation for research activities, by voluntarily choosing from among a wide variety of related subjects.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
2. Logical thinking skills that are grounded in scientific evidence
[Attainment target]
To have logical thinking skills that are grounded in scientific evidence and the abilities needed to contribute to the development of the most advanced treatments.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to actively extract information necessary for research.
2. The student possesses the ability to correctly interpret scientific information and perform medical activities with logical thinking skills that are grounded in scientific evidence.
3. The student possesses the ability to identify new issues from research results and conduct more constructive research.
[Learning contents]
Learning how to gather knowledge, how to conduct research, and research methods for finding solutions in dental health and medical care activities.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and research methods for performing research and clinical activities that are grounded in scientific evidence through a determined subject.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
3. The ability to conduct research throughout their professional lives
[Attainment target]
They have abilities allowing them to devote themselves throughout their professional lives to advanced research in dentistry and oral health care from the perspective of general health.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to gather and review information necessary for research activities through academic conferences, etc.
2. The student possesses the ability to conduct research with the methods that are adequate for achieving their purpose of research.
3. The student possesses the ability to announce the contents of their research at both domestic and international academic conferences, etc.
4. The student possesses the ability to perform independent research activities throughout their professional lives.
5. The student possesses the ability to conduct research that is useful in any changes in social structure.
[Learning contents]
To acquire a broad range of knowledge and research methods in life sciences from the perspective of the promotion of both oral and general health.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and research methods needed to autonomously perform a wide variety of research activities through a determined subject and conference activities, etc.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
4. The ability to work with and contribute to the development of the local community
[Attainment target]
To possess the ability to work with other interdisciplinary fields of study and conduct research that contributes to the development of the local community and to perform advanced dental care, and oral health and welfare activities.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to perform research activities with other interdisciplinary fields of study.
2. The student possesses the ability to perform research activities in cooperation with the local community through research activities and is committed to contributing to society.
3. The student possesses the ability to perform advanced dental care, and oral health and welfare activities in cooperation with other disciplines.
[Learning contents]
Learning about the role of oral health care in the local community and how to conduct advanced research, advanced dental care, and oral health and welfare activities in cooperation with other disciplines.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and skills needed to conduct research in cooperation with the local community through subjects under agreements between medico-dental engineering collaborations of Kitakyushu universities.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
5. Interprofessional collaborations
[Attainment target]
To possess the ability to perform dental health and medical care activities in cooperation with people in other professions and promote the advancement of health in the local community.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to contribute to the local community through research and clinical activities in cooperation with people in other professions.
2. The student possesses the ability to perform advanced medical care activities that contribute to the local community while forming interprofessional collaborations.
[Learning contents]
Learning about the role of other professions related to medical care, and how to conduct research and medical activities that contribute to the promotion of the advancement of health in the local community through interprofessional collaborations.
[Learning method]
To conduct research in cooperation with people in other professions under agreements of medical collaborations between general hospitals in Kitakyushu City, and to acquire knowledge and research methods while receiving clinical training.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
6. Global mindedness
[Attainment target]
To possess the ability to actively communicate and exchange information with other researchers around the world and share the research results with the international community.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to communicate and exchange information with researchers both at home and abroad in order to achieve research purposes.
2. The student possesses the ability to share and release research results both domestically and internationally.
[Learning contents]
Learning how to transmit information for international academic conference presentations while fostering research abilities that are internationally compatible.
[Learning method]
1. To acquire knowledge and skills needed to share and release research results both domestically and internationally in a determined subject and at settings such as international conferences held at the University.
2. To actively participate in international cooperation activities held by the University under agreements between overseas educational collaborations and to learn about dental research and foreign cultures.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
Competency for Completing the Kyushu Dental University Graduate School of Dentistry Master's Course
1. Basic skills to possess as an advanced dental health care professional
[Attainment target]
To be equipped with a broad range of knowledge as a medical professional and the ability to perform advanced dental health and welfare activities for people in the local community.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student has acquired the knowledge necessary when writing a dissertation.
2. The student has acquired medical and research ethics as a medical professional as well as knowledge in life sciences.
3. The student possesses the ability to perform a wide range of dental health and welfare activities for people in the local community.
[Learning contents]
Acquiring knowledge and research methods in a wide range of fields, including medical and research ethics and life sciences.
[Learning method]
To acquire a broad range of knowledge and research methods through a determined subject in order to learn medical and research ethics and life sciences, which are the foundation for research activities.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
2. Contributing to society as a highly-skilled specialized medical professional
[Attainment target]
To possess the ability to contribute to society through advanced oral health care activities as a highly-skilled medical professional.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to understand the significance of his/her own research issues.
2. The student possesses the ability to read research papers from a higher and critical perspective.
[Learning contents]
Acquiring the knowledge and research methods necessary when performing independent research and clinical activities from the perspective of both oral and general health.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and skills needed to perform independent activities as a highly-skilled specialized medical professional through a determined subject.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
3. Practicing oral health science that is grounded in scientific evidence
[Attainment target]
To possess the ability to perform advanced oral health activities that are grounded in scientific evidence in practicing oral health activities.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to have basic discussions on oral health sciences that are grounded in scientific evidence.
2. The student possesses the ability to perform basic data gathering and analyses related to his/her field of specialization.
3. The student possesses the ability to find solutions to issues in research related to his/her field of specialization.
4. The student possesses the ability to perform oral health activities in a highly specialized medical setting.
[Learning contents]
Acquiring the knowledge and research methods necessary when developing logical thinking skills that are grounded in scientific evidence.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and research methods necessary when performing health care activities that are grounded in scientific evidence through a determined subject.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
4. Performing a wide range of oral health activities for people of all ages
[Attainment target]
To have the ability to perform a wide range of oral health care activities in cooperation with other disciplines from the perspective of the promotion of general health through oral health activities for people of all ages.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student possesses the ability to plan and perform health activities that fit life stages and are based on promoting the health of clients.
2. The student possesses the ability to plan oral health care activities from the perspective of the enhancement of health and longevity.
[Learning contents]
Acquiring basic knowledge and skills for performing oral health activities in cooperation with other disciplines.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and skills needed to perform a wide range of dental hygiene activities for people of all ages through a determined subject.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
5. Regional comprehensive care systems established by interprofessional collaborations
[Attainment target]
To possess the ability to perform oral health care activities in cooperation with people in other professions and contribute widely to society through medical care.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student has respect for other professions that are also involved in oral health care activities and can collaborate with people in those professions.
2. The student possesses the ability to gather and organize information with people in various professions and understand the results of these undertakings.
[Learning contents]
Learning about the role of oral health care activities in regional comprehensive care systems through activities performed in collaborations with people in other professions.
[Learning method]
To acquire knowledge and skills needed to conduct research in collaboration with people in other professions at educational institutions sponsored by the University’s cooperative education activities.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
6. Global mindedness
[Attainment target]
Graduates who can conduct research and perform oral health care activities with an international perspective, and can disseminate the results of research both domestically and internationally.
[Learning outcomes]
1. The student has acquired information transmission skills and language skills and can communicate with researchers from both inside and outside the country.
2. The student has the ability to present rational research results at settings such as academic conferences and have discussions with other researchers.
[Learning contents]
Fostering research abilities that are internationally compatible and attaining the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary at international academic conferences.
[Learning method]
1. To acquire knowledge and skills needed to gather and analyze information from overseas and share research results both domestically and internationally at settings such as international conferences held at the University through a determined subject.
2. To actively participate in international cooperation activities held by the University under agreements between overseas educational collaborations and to learn about oral health and foreign cultures.
[Assessment of learning outcomes]
They are assessed according to the method described in the syllabus.
