International Medical College – Dresden University of Technology

M.Sc. Specialized Orthodontics (in German and English language)

This postgraduate Master's programme is aimed at specialist orthodontists or dentists with equivalent qualifications and imparts specialist knowledge beyond the level of a specialist dentist. The focus is on interdisciplinary orthognathic therapy in close cooperation with maxillofacial surgery. In addition to classic and modern orthodontic techniques (e.g. aligners, lingual techniques, multi-bracket systems), the programme focuses on interdisciplinary interfaces and practical training.  The 90-ECTS programme expands the curriculum with in-depth scientific training (‘Scientific Working and Empirical Research’).

The International Medical College® (IMC) at the Dresden University of Technology performs postgraduate international Master's courses using a blended learning concept; theoretical contents (basic- and specialization modules) are conveyed through our e-learning platform e-med via the internet, together with practical clinical courses, advanced training, online lectures, and online seminars in our own virtual conference system.

Each basic- and specialization module  concludes with an exam. In addition, the students have to write a master thesis and to pass the final oral exam.

While writing the master's thesis you will be supported by a learning-Management-Platform with a master's thesis Tutoring-System.

Study Locations

International Medical College® (IMC) (Muenster, Germany), Dresden University of Technology (Dresden, Germany) and various other training places.

Beginning and Duration

3 Semester part-time Master Course:
Every year from 1st April - October the following year
(attendance in Germany for practical training and final exam)

4 Semester part-time Master Course (one additional semester with main focus on Scientific Work and Empirical Research):
Every year from 1st October to the following October two years later
(attendance in Germany for practical training and final exam)

Final Academic Degree

Master of Science in Specialized Orthodontics (M.Sc.)

ECTS Credit Points

3 Semester part-time Master Course:
The study program has a total time commitment of approximately 1500 hours,
which is equivalent to 60 ECTS credit points.

4 Semester part-time Master Course:
The study program has a total time commitment of approximately 2250 hours,
which is equivalent to 90 ECTS credit points.

Admission requirements

If you choose the Specialised Orthodontics master programme:

1. a relevant domestic degree in medicine or dentistry corresponding to at least 300 credits according to ECTS standards, or a domestic or foreign university degree equivalent to this in accordance with Section 18 (1) sentence 4 and (13) of the Saxon Higher Education Act. The equivalence of foreign degrees is determined by the relevant examination board in accordance with Section 1 (4).
2. In addition, applicants must have acquired prior training in orthodontics. This can be demonstrated by a special curriculum or comparable work experience in an orthodontic practice.
3. Is included in the programme by the institution running the master programme.

Professional Status

This master's course is an additional qualification for licensed dentists in the fields of specialized orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.

(Please note that to work as a dentist in Germany, you have to do the equivalency exam to get the German approbation at the local government. Different regulations apply to the equivalence exam for different countries of origin.)

Special Offers

Participants fromthe  Global Education Center (GEC)
Participants from Delta University for Science and Technology (Cairo/Egypt)
Participants from Merimna Dental Institute (Athens/Greece)