Post Graduate Course in Orthodontics

The Postgraduate Course in Orthodontics is intended to graduates in Medicine (with a specialization in Stomatology) and Graduates in Dentistry who wish to practice this activity.

General Objectives of the Course

The Postgraduate Course in Orthodontics aims to provide graduates in Medicine (with a specialization in Stomatology) and Graduates in Dentistry with the necessary skills to practice orthodontics.

Admission Requirements

• Candidates to this course may only be holders of an integrated 2nd cycle studies diploma, pre Bologna Process Bachelors in Dentistry or in Medicine with a specialization in Stomatology.
• Candidates should check the admission requirements available on the site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

The Postgraduate Course in Orthodontics is intended to graduates in Medicine (with a specialization in Stomatology) and Graduates in Dentistry who wish to practice this activity.

Mode of Study

The course is delivered in full-time attendance and daytime schedule.

Teaching / Evaluation Language(s)

• Language of Teaching: Portuguese
• Evaluation language: English as an alternative

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

• Assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, aiming to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills.
• Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently registered for under the terms of number 6 of article 4 of the University of Coimbra Pedagogical Policy.
• Examples of assessment items:
  • Oral or written exams
  • Written or practical work
  • Individual and group projects that may require an oral defense
  • Class participation
• Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20, and a grade of 10 is required to pass.
• Whenever assessment includes more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according to a formula published in the course outline under the terms of number 2 of article 7 of the UC Pedagogical Policy.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The Graduates should be competent to:

• Diagnose anomalies of the dentition, facial structures, and facial functional conditions
• Detect deviations of the development of the dentition, of facial growth, and occurrence of functional abnormalities
• Formulate a treatment plan and predict its course
• Assess particular psychological aspects relevant to the practice of Orthodontics
• Carry out interceptive orthodontic measures
• Execute simple and complex treatment procedures
• Work together in multi-disciplinary teams for the treatment of complex restorative cases (adult patients), orthodontic surgical cases, and cleft palate patients
• Use all means at their disposal to improve their professional training In addition, this Postgraduate course should:
• Teach in particular biomedical sciences related to Orthodontics
• Stimulate the development of a scientific attitude to the formulation and stimulation of professional interest
• Teach scientific methodology principles
• Teach how to develop the ability to interpret scientific literature
• Stimulate research activities and oral and written presentation of the scientific and clinical findings

Course Coordinator(s)

• Francisco José Fernandes Vale

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees:

• Decree-Law no. 74/2006, 24th March, amended and republished by the decree: DL no 107/2008, 25th June
• Ordinance no. 782/2009, 23rd July

Graduation Requirements

To obtain the course, the student should obtain approval in all curricular units of the study plan.

Access to Further Studies

The Post Graduate Degree in Orthodontics does not grant a degree but it allows the student to have access to a higher level training, namely 2nd cycle studies (Master’s Degree) and 3rd Cycle (PhD)

Study Programme

• Dentistry - Orthodontics

Course Details

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• Course Type: Non Degree Course
• DGES Code: 3621
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• Duration: 6 Semester(s)
• ECTS Credits: 180.0

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Universidade de Coimbra

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Overview:

Universidade de Coimbra is a public research university located in Coimbra, Portugal. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1290. The university is renowned for its academic excellence, particularly in the fields of law, medicine, and humanities.

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• Undergraduate Studies:

  • Licenciaturas (Bachelor's degrees)
  • Mestrados integrados (Integrated Master's degrees)

• Postgraduate Studies:

  • Mestrados (Master's degrees)
  • Doutoramentos (Doctoral degrees)

• Other Courses:

  • Ensino a distância (Distance learning)
  • Cursos preparatórios (Preparatory courses)
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