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Advanced General Dental Practice (M.Sc.)

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The Advanced General Dental Practice program is offered at the International Medical College IMC (Muenster, Germany) and the University of Duisburg-Essen (Essen, Germany), along with various other training locations.

• Place of study: International Medical College IMC (Muenster, Germany), University of Duisburg-Essen (Essen, Germany), and other training places.
• Start date:
  • 3 semesters (18 months): Starts on April 1st of the year, ends in October of the following year.
  • 4 semesters (24 months): Starts on October 1st of the year, ends in October of the year after next.
• Duration: The program comprises 1500 hours (3 semesters) or 2250 hours (4 semesters).
• Degree: Master of Science in Advanced General Dental Practice (M.Sc.).
• Admission: Admission-free, with possible access requirements.

Description

This master's course is an additional qualification for licensed dentists to deepen and intensify all fields of practical dentistry. To work as a dentist in Germany, one must pass the equivalency exam to obtain German approbation at the local government. Different regulations apply to the equivalence exam for different countries of origin.

The International Medical College IMC performs postgraduate international Master's courses using a blended learning concept. Theoretical contents are conveyed through the e-learning platform e-med via the internet, along with practical clinical courses, advanced training, lectures, and seminars in the virtual conference system. The basic course and specialization course conclude with an exam. Additionally, students must write a master's thesis and pass the final oral exam.

Course of Study

The part-time degree program is offered in German or English. It consists of 1500 hours (3 semesters) or 2250 hours (4 semesters), divided into a web-based foundation course, a web-based postgraduate course, seminars, internships, and a Master's thesis. This corresponds to 60 ECTS (3 semesters) or 90 ECTS (4 semesters) points.

Curriculum

The curriculum can be found on the examination regulations page 30-32. Further information is available on the International Medical College's website.

Admission to Study Programme

Admission Requirements

• General or relevant subject-linked higher education entrance qualification.
• Proof of a national university degree in medicine (stomatology) or dentistry corresponding to at least 300 credits according to the ECTS standard.
• The examination board decides on the determination of admission requirements and the equivalence of foreign degrees and other qualifications acquired abroad.

Admission

Prospective students from non-EU countries should contact the International Admissions Team in the Enrollment Department.

Language Requirements

The degree program is offered in English and German.

Costs

The participant is obliged to pay tuition fees of EUR 9,500.00 per semester.

Preliminary Note

This degree program is being phased out. Enrollment in the variant with 90 ECTS is possible until the end of the enrollment period of the winter semester 2024/2025.

Similar Study Programmes

Other study programs offered by the International Medical College include:

• Specialized Orthodontics (M.Sc.)
• Periodontology (M.Sc.)
• Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry (M.Sc.)
• Implantology and Dental Surgery (M.Sc.)