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Program Overview
Introduction to the Degree in Dentistry
The Degree in Dentistry is a five-year program that qualifies students for the profession of dentist. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to practice dentistry independently and without supervision.
Objectives
The fundamental objective of the Curriculum in Dentistry is to train a professional with adequate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competences to serve society by satisfying its health demands, both in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, ethically, efficiently, and safely.
Competences
The program aims to develop the following competences in students:
- Professional values, attitudes, and ethical behaviors
- Scientific foundations of dentistry and acquisition and critical assessment of information
- Clinical skills: diagnosis, prognosis, and planning of dental treatment
- Clinical skills: dental therapy
- Public health and health systems
Minimum Stay Requirements
The maximum duration for completing the degree is eight years for full-time students and ten years for part-time students. Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year, and part-time students must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
Access and Registration
Access to the official teachings of the Degree in Dentistry requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and passing the test referred to in article 42 of the Organic Law 6/2001, of Universities. The number of places offered for new admission is 75, including transfer admission places.
Training Itinerary
The program consists of seven modules:
- Common Basic Knowledge Module (6 ECTS credits)
- Module of Basic Knowledge of Branch and Basic Biomedical Sciences Relevant to Dentistry (57 ECTS credits)
- Required Knowledge Module (189 ECTS credits)
- External Internship Module (36 ECTS credits)
- Academic Recognition of Credits Module (6 ECTS credits)
- End of Degree Project Module (6 ECTS credits)
Material Resources
The program has various material resources, including the University Clinic, where clinical practices are carried out.
Academic Recognition of Credits
The University has regulations for the academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies.
Mobility Programs
The University participates in various mobility programs, including Erasmus, Mundus, and SICUE, which allow students to study at other universities in Europe and around the world.
Student Support Programs
The University offers various student support programs, including orientation for future students, academic tutorials, and a mentoring program.
Quality Guarantee
The University has an internal quality assurance system, which includes the evaluation of learning outcomes, student satisfaction, and labor insertion.
Improvement Actions
The University's Quality Assurance Commission analyzes the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepares a report that includes improvement plans if the results so indicate.
Renewal of Accreditation
The renewal of accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers, and Degrees (RUCT).
History
The Conference of Deans of the Faculties of Dentistry of Spain, in collaboration with the Ministry of Universities, has agreed to carry out the test to pass the complementary training requirements for the homologation of the title that enables the exercise of the regulated profession of dentist in Spain.