Course Structure and Curriculum

Preclinical

1st stage of study: 1st and 2nd semester

The first stage of study consists of two semesters with a total of 1,660 teaching units (teaching unit (TU) = 45 mins), equivalent to 83 semester credit hours (SCH). The workload is 1,500 hours, equivalent to 60 ECTS credit points.

At the end of the first stage of study, students sit the first diploma examination (FIP I/SIP I), the passing of which is a prerequisite for entry into the second pre-clinical stage of study.

 

L

S

P

Total

SCH

ECTS

 

TU

TU

TU

TU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physics, radiology*

60

-

20

80

4

3

Chemistry*

80

-

40

120

6

4

Biology, cytology*

60

-

20

80

4

3

General psychology, medical psychology, sociology with clinical references, psychopathology and neuropathology

40

20

-

60

3

2

Scientific work

120

40

 

160

8

6

English technical terminology

-

140

-

140

7

5

Medical ethics

60

-

-

60

3

3

Biology of oral structures

60

20

-

80

4

3

Introduction to clinical dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine, dental instruments and patient presentation*

60

-

20

80

4

3

Introduction to dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine

140

60

-

200

10

7

Basics of practice hygiene*

-

20

20

40

2

2

Dental materials, dental technology

40

20

-

60

3

2

Professional exploration, organisation and legal/professional studies*

-

100

120

220

11

7

Introduction to epidemiology, biometrics and statistics

80

20

-

100

5

4

Internship for introduction to dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine*

-

40

140

1180

9

6

Total

800

480

380

1,660

83

60

2nd stage of study: 3rd to 6th semester

The second stage of study consists of four semesters with a total of 3,390 teaching units (teaching unit (TU) = 45 mins), equivalent to 169.5 semester credit hours (SCH). The workload is 3,000 hours, equivalent to 120 ECTS credit points. Students from other universities who apply for lateral entry into the second stage of study at DPU must provide evidence of the 1st diploma examination (FIP/SIP I) or an equivalent examination. The decision on equivalence is made by the Head of the Medicine/Dentistry department, taking into account and subject to the legal regulations (as well as ENIC-NARIC). At the end of the second stage of study, students sit the second diploma examination (FIP II/SIP II), the passing of which is a prerequisite for entry into the third, clinical stage of study. 

 LSPTotalSCHECTS
 UETUTUTU  
       
Anatomy, macroscopic topography, functional including neuroanatomy*24080403601812
Microscopic anatomy, histology*1204040200107
Embryology, ontogenesis6020-8043
Development/growth of the craniofacial system2010-30151
Biochemistry, physiological chemistry*12080602601312
Physiology1008040220117
Molecular biology, cytology4020-6032
Preventive medicine/dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine, health sciences and social aspects of dentistry12040-16086
Prophylaxis/prevention*60206014075
Dental technology*20-14016085
Phantom tooth preservation*-40160200107
Phantom prosthodontics*-40160200107
General pathology, histopathology and pathological anatomy*60402012064
Microbiology and hygiene*3030208043
Tooth structure and cariology3010-40215
Endodontics1010-2011
Paediatric dentistry, primary prophylaxis, developmental psychology*10-3040215
Introduction to orthodontics*40-408043
Oral pathology3010-40215
Dental surgery propaedeutics, anaesthesiology and sedation*20-406032
Introduction to radiology, X-ray course, dental radiology, radiation protection - incl. radiation protection training (basic training and special training for dental X-rays) in accordance with § 9 Para. 2 MedStrSchV*30-306032
Pharmacology, toxicology and prescriptions6020-8043
Emergency medicine, first aid*3030208043
Orofacial functional diagnostics, occlusion, physiotherapy and physiology of the masticatory organ*30-1040215
Gender medicine3010-40215
Introduction to internal medicine40--40215
Introduction to dermatology40--40215
Introduction to ENT medicine40--40215
Introduction to paediatrics40--40215
Introduction to general surgery/orthopaedics40--40215
Outpatient clinical internship with problem-based learning seminar and phantom digital technologies in dentistry and CAD/CAM-403003401710
Total148067012103390169,5120

Clinical

3rd stage of study: 7th to 12th semester

The third stage of study consists of 3,620 teaching units (2,715 hours), equivalent to 181 semester credit hours. The workload is 4,500 hours, equivalent to 180 ECTS credit points.

Upon successful completion of the third diploma examination (FIP III/SIP III), including the thesis defence, and successful demonstration of all knowledge, skills and proficiency required to practice the profession of dentist, students graduate from the diploma programme in dentistry with a Dr. med. dent. degree.

 

 LSPTotalSCHECTS
 TUTUTUTU  
       
Dental, oral and maxillofacial diseases12080-200107
Dental, oral and maxillofacial surgery4040-8043
Dental surgery8080-16085
OP course in dental, oral and maxillofacial surgery**--16016086
OP course in oral surgery**--16016086
Dental preservation, cariology and endodontics3010-4021,5
Periodontics3010-4021,5
Pediatric dentistry3010-4021,5
Dental prosthetics3010-4021,5
Orthodontics40--4021,5
Geriatric dentistry60--6032
Practice of internal medicine*--202010,75
Practice of ENT medicine*--202010,75
Practice of dermatology*--202010,75
Practice of general surgery/orthopaedics*--202010,75
Practice of paediatrics*--202010,75
Cross-centre integrated treatment course to fulfil the clinical specifications in the 72-week internship*--2160216010881
Elective subject*250-2505002518,75
Diploma thesis-----20
Exam preparation/case study documentation/practical training reports-----20
Total71030026103620181180

* Subjects with immanent examinations, compulsory attendance
Key: L = Lecture; S = Seminar; I = Internship; TU = Teaching unit of 45 min.; SWS = Semester hour per week = 20 TU = 15 h; CP = ECTS credit point = 25 h workload