Program Overview

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Implantology and Dental Surgery (M.Sc.)

Profile

The Master's program in Implantology and Dental Surgery is offered by the International Medical College IMC in collaboration with the Universität Duisburg-Essen. The program is designed to provide licensed dentists with advanced training in implantology and dentoalveolar surgery.

Place of Study

The program is conducted at the International Medical College IMC in Münster, Germany, and at various other training locations.

Start Date

The program starts on two different dates:

• 3 semesters (18 months): begins on April 1st of each year and ends in October of the following year
• 4 semesters (24 months): begins on October 1st of each year and ends in October of the year after next

Duration

The program duration is either 3 or 4 semesters.

Degree

Upon completion, students are awarded a Master of Science in Implantology and Dental Surgery (M.Sc.).

Admission

Admission to the program is possible without entrance exams, but students must meet the admission requirements.

Preliminary Note

Please note that this degree program is being phased out. Enrollment in the 90 ECTS variant is possible until the end of the enrollment period for the winter semester 2024/2025, and for the 60 ECTS variant until the end of the enrollment period for the summer semester 2025.

Description

The program uses a blended learning concept, combining theoretical courses (basic and specialization) via an e-learning platform with practical clinical training, advanced courses, lectures, and seminars. The program concludes with an exam, a master's thesis, and a final oral exam. Attendance in Germany is required for practical training blocks and the final exam.

Course of Study

The course of study includes theoretical and practical modules, with further information available on the International Medical College's website.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

1. General or subject-related higher education entrance qualification
2. Proof of a national university degree in medicine (stomatology) or dentistry corresponding to at least 300 credits according to the ECTS standard
3. The examination board determines the admission requirements, including the equivalence of foreign degrees and qualifications acquired abroad

Language Requirements

The program is offered in German and English, and students must have a satisfactory level of German or English, with English skills at least at the B-Level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR). No language certificate is required.

Costs

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• 3-semester course: EUR 9,315.00 per semester (including a down payment of EUR 1,000) and an accommodation fee of EUR 5,900.00, totaling EUR 27,945.00
• 4-semester course: EUR 9,315.00 per semester (including a down payment of EUR 1,000) and an accommodation fee of EUR 5,900.00, totaling EUR 37,260.00

Network and Careers

This master's course is an additional qualification for licensed dentists in the fields of implantology and dentoalveolar surgery. Please note that to work as a dentist in Germany, students must pass the equivalence exam to obtain German approbation, with different regulations applying to the equivalence exam for different countries of origin.

General Course Guidance

The program offers various consulting formats, and students can contact the faculty and advisory service for guidance.

Similar Study Programs

The International Medical College offers other study programs, including:

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