About this program
Dentistry (Integrated Studies BA+MA)
The Program of Dentistry is aimed at educating dentists, which is a state-regulated profession. It’s design is in accordance with the general requirements for the integrated studies which are set out in the valid legal documents of the Republic of Lithuania and are also fully consistent with the requirements laid down in the European Directive 2005/36/EC. The Program in Dentistry encompasses compulsory subjects of theoretical and practical teaching. Each discipline tries to maintain a balance between the theoretical and the practical approach in order to maintain the level of university education.
Upon completion of this integrated studies program, you will receive a Dental doctor in Odontology and a Master in Health Sciences
Admission requirements
The applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:
- They must take an entrance examination. The examination is conducted online on 2023 m - February 23, 2023, 14:00 (UTC+2) / April 13, 2023, 14:00 (UTC+3) / June 22, 2023, 14:00 (UTC+3).
- An applicant must register for the examination and choose a suitable date.
- If an applicant has taken either the SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M or the MCAT test, not earlier than 2 years before the submission of the application, the applicant can apply without taking the entrance examination (the SAT and MCAT scores remain valid for 2 years).
Minimum applicable score in the SAT Biology Test: 550
Minimum applicable score in the MCAT Test: 490 - Applicants applying through the agencies that are in cooperation with VU, including MediStart, StudiMed and Med-Prep Europe, are not obliged to take an entrance examination. Those applicants can apply following the completion of either a Biology or Chemistry/Physics course at the secondary education level.
- Completion of a Biology (or Natural Science/Science) course at the secondary education level is compulsory.
- Completion of either a Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry course at the secondary education level is an advantage.
- Applicants who have graduated from a Biomedical Sciences/Health Sciences programme can apply with completion of either a Biology or Chemistry/Physics course at the secondary education level. Please submit your diploma and transcripts when you are applying. It will be decided if an additional entrance examination is required on an individual basis.
- Applicants taking an entrance examination are not required to submit any additional English language proficiency document.
For more information please visit the university website.
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1 semester
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy I/II p.
- Human Biology and Genetics in Dentistry
- Human Histology
- Latin and Professional Language
2 semester
- Fundamentals of Microbiology. The EcoSystem.
- Human Anatomy II/II p.
- Human Physiology
- Introduction to Dentistry. Legal Aspects and Management of Dental Care. Ethics.
- Public Health and Dental Public Health
3 semester
- Basics of Pathology
- Basics of Professional Communication and Psychosomatics. Psychiatry.
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases I/VI p.
4 semester
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases II/VI p.
- Fundamentals of Radiology: General and Dental Radiology
- Infectious Diseases and Dermatology
- Pharmacology. Clinical Pharmacology. Laboratory Medicine
5 semester
- Basics of diagnosing and treating childhood diseases
- Fundamentals of Anesthetics and Reanimatology. First aid.
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of
- Dental and Oral Diseases III/VI p.
- Oral Surgery I/II p.
- Prosthetic Dentistry I/VI p.
6 semester
- Basic Neuroscience
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases IV/VI p.
- Oral Surgery II/III p.
- Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases and Course of Internal Diseases
- Prosthetic Dentistry II/IV p.
7 semester
- Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project I/III p.
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases V/VI p.
- Oral Surgery III/III p.
- Prosthetic Dentistry III/IV p.
8 semester
- Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project II/III p.
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases VI/VI p.
- Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery. Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- Orthodontics
- Prosthetic Dentistry IV/IV p.
9 semester
- Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project III/III p.
- Treatment Planning of Diseases of the Stomatognathic System
10 semester
- Final Examination
- Internship
- Master Final Thesis (Study field: Dentistry)
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
The tuition price for local/EU and International/Non-EU students is 14 000 EUR/year.
Qualification
Credit points: 300 ECTS
Qualification awarded: Dental Doctor in Odontology, Master in Health Sciences
A doctor of Dental Medicine possesses skills in using main clinical methods, including taking and writing a medical case history, performing intraoral and extraoral examination, interpretation of patients’ case history results, physical, laboratory and instrumental examination, identification of patients problems, determination of preliminary diagnosis, assessment and treatment plans. He/she also possesses the main clinical skills, as well as scientific research, communication, professional ethics, informational technology skills.
Career paths
- A graduate will be able to work in all areas of clinical dentistry
- A graduate can be employed in commercial structures dealing with medical equipment or pharmaceutical companies.
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About this institute
Vilnius University
Established in 1579, Vilnius University is Lithuania’s leading academic institution, ranking in the top 20 universities in the region (Emerging Europe & Central Asia QS University Rankings 2021). More than 21,000 students are currently studying on over 70 bachelors and...
Why study at Vilnius University
- Vilnius is one of the top 100 cities according to QS Best Student Cities
- Vilnius University is number 1 in Lithuania.
- Vilnius University is a leading higher education institution in student involvement in scientific work.
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