Overview
If you are an academic, a doctor, a dentist, a dental hygienist, nurse or a technician, then this course is suitable for you.You will be provided with handouts on the methods used in the course along with your score sheets from carrying out assessments.
Upon successful completion of the Organoleptic Judge course at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England), you will receive a certificate of competence and recognition that you have attended this event.
Study facilities
The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.
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Programme Structure
Lectures
- Background information on oral malodour and its aetiology
- Organoleptic assessment of oral malodour
- Instrumental analysis of oral malodour
- How to conduct clinical trials (not covered on 2 day course)
- How to continue training
Practicals
- Screening tests for anosmia (not covered on 2 day course)
- Odour strength tests (in vitro)
- Groups and types of malodour compounds: discrimination tests
- Hedonic tests
- Intensity tests (0 to 5 scale)
- The OralChroma
- The SIFT-MS
- Tests on human volunteers (not covered on 2 day course)
- Tooth brush impression of the tongue biofilm (not covered on 2 day course)
- Discussion [throughout and for final session]
- Data transformation and interpretation (not covered on 2 day course)
- Health and safety issues for Breath Judges (not covered on 2 day course)
- Continuation of training [self-training] (not covered on 2 day course)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
TBC
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics View 40 other Short Courses in Nutrition & Dietetics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full
Additional Details
- £1,500 (2 day course)
- £2,500 (5 day course)
Living costs
Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.