Program Overview

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Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health at Aarhus University offers various programs and research opportunities in the field of health sciences.

About Health

The Faculty of Health is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of health sciences through research, education, and collaboration.

• Organisation: The faculty is organised into several departments and research units, each focusing on specific areas of health sciences.
• Råd, nævn og udvalg: The faculty has various councils, committees, and boards that oversee and advise on academic and administrative matters.
• Fonde og legater ved Health: The faculty has access to various funds and grants that support research and educational activities.
• Nyheder og arrangementer: The faculty regularly publishes news and announcements about its activities, events, and achievements.
• Ledige stillinger: The faculty posts available positions and job openings on its website.
• Healths historie: The faculty has a rich history of contributing to the advancement of health sciences and healthcare in Denmark.

Research

The Faculty of Health is engaged in various research activities, including:

• Forskning: The faculty conducts research in a range of areas, including clinical medicine, public health, and health technology.
• Forskningsområder: The faculty has several research areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and infectious diseases.
• Forskningsnetværk: The faculty collaborates with other research institutions and networks to advance knowledge and understanding in the field of health sciences.
• Publikationer: The faculty publishes research findings in various scientific journals and publications.
• Core-faciliteter: The faculty has access to various core facilities, including laboratories, clinics, and research centers.
• Doktorafhandlinger: The faculty offers doctoral programs and research opportunities for students.
• Honorary Skou-professorer: The faculty has a program for honorary professors who contribute to the advancement of health sciences.
• Donation af legeme: The faculty has a program for body donation, which supports research and education in anatomy and surgery.
• Bliv forsker på Health: The faculty offers opportunities for students and researchers to engage in research activities and projects.

Education

The Faculty of Health offers various educational programs, including:

• Uddannelse: The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate programs in health sciences, including medicine, nursing, and public health.
• Efter- og videreuddannelse: The faculty offers continuing education and professional development opportunities for healthcare professionals.
• Uddannelsessamarbejde: The faculty collaborates with other educational institutions and healthcare organizations to provide training and education in health sciences.
• Udveksling: The faculty has exchange programs with other universities and research institutions, which provide opportunities for students and researchers to engage in international collaboration and exchange.

Collaboration

The Faculty of Health collaborates with various partners, including:

• Samarbejde: The faculty collaborates with other research institutions, healthcare organizations, and industry partners to advance knowledge and understanding in the field of health sciences.
• Typer af forskningssamarbejde: The faculty engages in various types of research collaboration, including basic research, clinical research, and translational research.
• Erhvervsambassadører: The faculty has a program for industry ambassadors who contribute to the advancement of health sciences and healthcare.
• Aftaler med Region Midtjylland: The faculty has agreements with the Central Denmark Region to provide training and education in health sciences.
• Human First: The faculty has a program for human-centered research and innovation, which focuses on developing solutions that meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.

Akademiuddannelsen i Odontologisk Praksis

The Akademiuddannelsen i Odontologisk Praksis (Academy Program in Dental Practice) is a program offered by the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University.

Fakta

• Udbydes: The program is currently not accepting new students.
• Fra d. 1. september 2025 stopper vi optaget af studerende på akademiuddannelsen i odontologisk praksis, og på sigt lukker akademiuddannelsen på Aarhus Universitet.

Om uddannelsen

The program provides students with the opportunity to:

• Varetage flere selvstændige patientopgaver og/eller administrative opgaver på klinikken
• Medvirke til faglig udvikling i teamet på din arbejdsplads
• Udfordre dig selv og udvikle dig fagligt og personligt
• Få opdateret din viden og få konkrete redskaber til brug i hverdagen

The program builds on students' experiences from their daily work in dental clinics and provides them with the theoretical and practical competencies required for future dental care.

Moduler

The program consists of modules that can be taken as individual courses or combined to form a complete program.

• A complete program consists of 6 modules:
  • 2 obligatory modules
  • 3 elective modules (one of which must be from another program at the same level)
  • A final project
• The program must be completed within 6 years.
• Students can choose the order of the modules, but the 5 modules must be completed before starting the final project.

Oversigt over moduler

The following modules are available:

Modulets navn	Type	Udbydes
Administration og drift af tandklinikker	Valgmodul	Ikke fastlagt
Implantologi og kirurgi	Valgmodul	Ikke fastlagt
Service- og kvalitetsudvikling på tandklinikker	Obligatorisk	Ikke fastlagt
Tandpleje for 0-6-årige og non-operativ behandling	Valgmodul	ikke fastlagt
Tandpleje for borgere med særlige behov	Valgmodul	Ikke fastlagt
Kommunikation i tandplejen	Obligatorisk	Ikke fastlagt
Ortodonti	Valgmodul	Ikke fastlagt
Protetik	Valgmodul	Ikke fastlagt
Tandpleje for børn og unge	Valgmodul	Ikke fastlagt
Afgangsprojekt	Afgangsprojekt	Ikke fastlagt

Adgangskrav

Admission to the program requires:

• A relevant qualifying education at least at the level of a vocational education
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience after completing the qualifying education
• Relevant work experience acquired concurrently with the qualifying education may be included in the calculation of the 2-year requirement

Ansøgning og dokumentation

Applications must be submitted through the STADS DANS system, and the following documentation must be attached:

• A copy of the relevant exam certificate
• Documentation of 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., employer's statement or copy of employment contract and latest pay slip)

Finansiering

The program is self-financed, and participants must pay a fee for each module.

• The fee for each module varies and can be found in the overview of modules.
• Participants may be eligible for funding through the VEU-omstillingsfonden or the kommunal kompetencefond.

Studieordning og bekendtgørelse

The program is governed by the following regulations and announcements:

• Studieordning for Akademiuddannelsen i odontologisk praksis
• Bekendtgørelse om akademiuddannelser
• Bekendtgørelse om åben uddannelse (erhvervsrettet voksenuddannelse)
• Bekendtgørelse om eksamen og prøver ved professions- og erhvervsrettede videregående uddannelser
• Bekendtgørelsen om karakterskala og anden bedømmelse ved uddannelser (karakterbekendtgørelsen)