Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes are provided through the following assessment methods:
For theoretical courses, written exams are used to assess student knowledge. These exams can be in the form of essays, short answer questions, or multiple choice questions MCQs.
Assessment in practical courses differs according to the nature of the course. Assessment in practical pre-clinical dental courses is done throughout the courses and includes homework, quizzes, the performance of certain procedures, as well as final practical exams where students are asked to perform certain procedure related to the course or in the form of OSCE exams.
Assessment in clinical courses involves two major parts. The first part includes the accumulation of a certain number of points related to certain requirements such as different clinical procedures, presentations of clinical cases or selected topics, and research reviews and critical appraisals of selected topics. These requirements are also evaluated according to the quality of work provided.