Program Overview

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Tandläkarprogrammet

The Tandläkarprogrammet, or Dental Program, is a comprehensive educational program designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to become a qualified dentist. The program is offered by Karolinska Institutet and is structured to provide students with a deep understanding of the field of dentistry, including its theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and social implications.

Program Description

The Tandläkarprogrammet is a five-year program that leads to a degree in dentistry. The program is divided into several modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of dentistry, such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical practice. Students will have the opportunity to work with patients from the second year of the program, starting with simple treatments and progressing to more complex procedures.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Tandläkarprogrammet, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Biologi 2 (Biology 2)
• Fysik 2 (Physics 2)
• Kemi 2 (Chemistry 2)
• Matematik 4 (Mathematics 4) or Matematik D (Mathematics D)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are required for applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EES countries, or Switzerland.

Research Areas

The Tandläkarprogrammet covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Odontologi (Dentistry)
• Käkkirurgi (Jaw Surgery)
• Barntandvård (Pediatric Dentistry)
• Sjukhustandvård (Hospital Dentistry)
• Tandlossningssjukdomar (Periodontal Diseases)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Tandläkarprogrammet can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Private practice
• Public healthcare
• Research and academia
• Specialist training in various fields of dentistry

Student Testimonials

Several students have shared their experiences and thoughts about the Tandläkarprogrammet:

• Jolin: "I like the balance between theory and practice."
• Alexander: "I see many future opportunities, and I'm interested in working as a specialist in a particular area."
• Daniela: "It's exciting to combine different aspects, such as creativity, craftsmanship, social work, teamwork, investigation, treatment, and follow-up."
• Neggi: "The best part of the program is that we get to work with patients early on."

Program Structure

The Tandläkarprogrammet is structured to provide students with a comprehensive education in dentistry, including:

• 300 hp (credits)
• 5 years
• Study start: autumn (week 35)
• Degree: Tandläkarexamen (Dentistry Degree)

Clinical Training

Clinical training is an essential part of the Tandläkarprogrammet, and students will have the opportunity to work with patients at the Universitetstandvården (University Dental Clinic) at Karolinska Institutet.

Theoretical Foundations

The program covers a wide range of theoretical subjects, including:

• Biomedicinska ämnen (Biomedical Sciences)
• Kemi (Chemistry)
• Cell- och molekylärbiologi (Cell and Molecular Biology)
• Mikrobiologi (Microbiology)
• Anatomi och organfunktion (Anatomy and Organ Function)

Social Implications

The Tandläkarprogrammet also covers the social implications of dentistry, including:

• Etik (Ethics)
• Psykologi (Psychology)
• Kommunikation (Communication)
• Lagarbete (Teamwork)

Examensarbete (Degree Project)

In the final year of the program, students will complete a degree project in a topic related to dentistry.

Utbildningsplan (Education Plan)

The education plan for the Tandläkarprogrammet is available on the Karolinska Institutet website.

Programwebb (Program Website)

The program website provides information for students who are interested in the Tandläkarprogrammet or are currently enrolled in the program.

Anmälan HT25 (Application Autumn 2025)

• 100% daytime education
• 90 places available
• Study location: Flemingsberg (Huddinge)
• Language of instruction: Swedish
• Last day to apply: April 15, 2025
• Application code: KI-41013

Särskild behörighet (Special Eligibility)

Biologi 2, Fysik 2, Kemi 2, Matematik 4 or Matematik D.

Urval (Selection)

Karolinska Institutet uses alternative selection for 32% of the places in the 2025/2026 academic year. 34% of the places are allocated through grade-based selection, and 34% through higher education entrance exam selection.

Anmälan (Application)

Applications are made through Antagning.se. The application period opens about a month before the last day to apply.

Avgifter (Fees)

Application and tuition fees are required for applicants who are not citizens of the EU, EES countries, or Switzerland.

Antagningsprocessen (Admission Process)

More information about eligibility, documentation requirements, and selection can be found on the Antagning.se website.

Studier och praktik utomlands (Studies and Practice Abroad)

It is possible to study part of the program abroad. Karolinska Institutet has collaborations with 150 universities around the world.

I arbetslivet (In the Workplace)

Several alumni have shared their experiences and thoughts about working as dentists:

• Awaz: "I think the social aspect is important. Being able to communicate well with others, whether patients or colleagues, benefits everyone."
• Ida: "Dentistry is creative, stimulating, and challenging. You never stop learning."