Dentistry
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine
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Scope of studies and length
300 ECTS credits, 5 years
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Qualification awarded
Master of Health Sciences, Professional Qualification of an Odontologist
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Application deadline* 1 May / 1 July / 15 July |
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Language
English
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Tuition fee per year
14 000€
Entrance examination fee
200€*
*The fee is non-refundable
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Start of studies
1 September
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City
Vilnius
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The Dentistry programme is aimed at educating dentists, which is a state-regulated profession. It is designed in accordance with the general requirements for the integrated studies set out in the Republic of Lithuania’s valid legal documents, and is also fully consistent with the requirements laid down in the European Directive 2005/36/EC. The Dentistry programme encompasses the compulsory subjects delivered through both theoretical and practical teaching. Each discipline balances theoretical and practical approaches, to maintain the required level of university education.
Programme structure
Please note that certain changes in programme are possible.
Subjects of study | Credits |
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Semester 1 Autumn | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Biochemistry | 5.0 |
Human Anatomy I/II p. | 5.0 |
Human Biology and Genetics in Dentistry | 5.0 |
Human Histology | 5.0 |
Introduction to Dentistry. Legal Aspects and Management of Dental Care. Ethics. | 5.0 |
Latin and Professional Language | 5.0 |
Semester 2 Spring | |
Compulsory Courses | 20.0 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology. The Eco-System. | 5.0 |
Human Anatomy II/II p. | 5.0 |
Human Physiology | 5.0 |
Public Health and Dental Public Health | 5.0 |
Course unit (module) of Individual Studies | 10.0 |
Semester 3 Autumn | |
Compulsory Courses | 25.0 |
Basics of Pathology | 5.0 |
Basics of Professional Communication and Psychosomatics. Psychiatry. | 5.0 |
Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases I/VI p. | 15.0 |
Course unit (module) of Individual Studies | 5.0 |
Semester 4 Spring | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases II/VI p. | 15.0 |
Fundamentals of Radiology: General and Dental Radiology | 5.0 |
Infectious Diseases and Dermatovenerology | 5.0 |
Pharmacology. Clinical Pharmacology. Laboratory Medicine | 5.0 |
Semester 5 Autumn | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Basics of diagnosing and treating childhood diseases | 5.0 |
Fundamentals of Anesthetics and Reanimatology. First aid. | 5.0 |
Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases III/VI p. | 10.0 |
Oral Surgery I/III p. | 5.0 |
Prosthetic Dentistry I/IV p. | 5.0 |
Semester 6 Spring | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Basic Neuroscience | 5.0 |
Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases IV/VI p. | 10.0 |
Oral Surgery II/III p. | 5.0 |
Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases and Course of Internal Diseases | 5.0 |
Prosthetic Dentistry II/IV p. | 5.0 |
Semester 7 Autumn | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project I/III p. | 5.0 |
Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases V/VI p. | 15.0 |
Oral Surgery III/III p. | 5.0 |
Prosthetic Dentistry III/IV p. | 5.0 |
Semester 8 Spring | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project II/III p. | 5.0 |
Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases VI/VI p. | 10.0 |
Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery. Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases. | 5.0 |
Orthodontics | 5.0 |
Prosthetic Dentistry IV/IV p. | 5.0 |
Semester 9 Autumn | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project III/III p. | 5.0 |
Treatment Planning of Diseases of the Stomatognathic System | 25.0 |
Semester 10 Spring | |
Compulsory Courses | 30.0 |
Final Examination | 5.0 |
Internship | 20.0 |
Master Final Thesis (Study field: Dentistry) | 5.0 |
*There is one final State Exam for the Dentistry study programme, which consists of two parts (practical and written).
The assessment of a student is directly related to the learning outcomes. The principles of the assessment are set out by the VU Study Provisions, VU Procedure for the assessment of study results and the resolutions of the Council of VU FM, which are described in the course descriptions of each study subject.
In all subjects of the Dentistry study programme, each student’s achievements are assessed by an examination. The evaluation of the study subjects is performed by applying the principle of an accumulative score, i.e. apart from the exam, the final assessment is also determined by the tasks, activities and tests completed throughout the semester (performance in lectures, tests, clinical tasks, presentations and other self-study assessments, etc.). All requirements for the assessment are provided to the students together with the course unit descriptions. At the beginning of each semester, the teacher introduces the students to the assessment requirements. The continued evaluation ensures regular screening and an assessment of the knowledge the students have gained during each semester.
Key Learning Outcomes
A Doctor of Dental Medicine possesses skills in using the main clinical methods, including taking and writing a medical case history, performing intraoral and extraoral examinations, interpreting a patient’s case history results, performing physical, laboratory and instrumental examinations, identifying a patient’s problems, and determining a preliminary diagnosis, assessment and treatment plan. He/she also possesses the main clinical skills, as well as scientific research, communication, professional ethics and informational technology skills.
Specific Programme Requirements
The applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:
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The applicant must take an entrance examination. The examination is conducted online on the following dates: January 18, 2024, 14:00 (EET, UTC+2) / February 22, 2024, (EET, UTC+2), March 21, 2024, (EET, UTC+2), April 18, 2024, 14:00 (EEST, UTC+3) / May 23, 2024, 14:00 (EEST, UTC+3) / June 20, 2024, 14:00 (EEST, UTC+3)
IMPORTANT! Last examination for non-EU/EFTA citizens is May 23, 2024!
ATTENTION! Additional examination dates: July 9, 2024, 14:00 (EEST, UTC+3), July 22, 2024, 14:00 (EEST, UTC+3). Please note that examination on July 22 is available only for EU/EFTA countries and Ukraine.
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An applicant must register for the examination and choose a suitable date. The registration form is available here. You will find further information regarding the examination here. An applicant can take an examination only once per one application period.
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Entrance examination fee: 200 EUR. IMPORTANT! Entrance examination fee must be paid at least 48h prior to the examination time and is not refundable! The deadline to pay the examination fee for the examination held on July 22, is July 18.
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If the applicant has passed the following examinations no earlier than during the 2nd year before admission, the applicant may apply without taking the entrance examination, but must submit the results of one of the following tests (the results of tests remain valid for 2 years).
- If the applicant has one of the following school qualifications he/she may apply without taking the entrance examination:
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Applicants must have completed the Biology subject at school. The Natural Sciences subject is considered to be equivalent to the Biology subject. The entrance examination is mandatory.
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If the applicant has graduated in Biomedicine/Life Sciences/Health Sciences and has a diploma, he/she may have completed either the Biology or Chemistry/Physics subject at school. However, it is mandatory to provide documents about the education acquired in the field of Biomedicine/Life Sciences/Health Sciences. In such a case, MF will assess whether the applicant must additionally pass the entrance examination.
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If the applicant has completed Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics subjects, it shall be considered to be an advantage.
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Applicants who take the entrance examination shall not be required to submit additional documents proving their English proficiency level, as the examination is conducted in English.
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Due to the differences in the education systems of different countries, the University reserves the right to individually assess the suitability of an applicant for the study programme if he/she does not meet all of the listed criteria.
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You will have an opportunity to study and learn basic Lithuanian language (B1). The course will be free of additional charge and integrated into your daily schedule. You will gradually reach B1 level throughout 6 consecutive semesters until your clinical courses start. Basic Lithuanian language knowledge is obligatory for clinical courses and final year internship (in case internship is conducted in Lithuania). Knowing basic language would facilitate and deepen your learning experience and help in the development and formation of medical skills.
Lithuanian language will also be required when obtaining MD license. Obtaining MD license in Lithuania would facilitate this process in any other country of your choice.
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Alternatively, a student can submit a nationally acknowledged certificate proving B1 level in Lithuanian language, such tests are offered by National Agency for Education.
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An applicant who is a Lithuanian citizen can apply for programmes taught in English, however, if admitted he/she will be required to continue the studies in English track until graduation with no possibility to transfer to a similar programme taught in Lithuanian. If an applicant is interested in programmes taught in Lithuanian language, he/she must apply via LAMA BPO platform.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.
For Transferring Students
For further information regarding the possibility to transfer to Medicine/Dentistry study programmes please visit VU MF website.
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