Programme Structure and Content
The Diploma Programme in Dental Medicine at DPU comprises three stages: theoretical and practical pre-clinical stages (semesters 1 to 6) followed by clinical training (semesters 7 to 12), with a diploma examination at the end of each stage. Finally, following successful defence of their Diploma thesis, students are awarded the title of Dr. med. dent.
Stage 1 – Pre-Clinical Studies
Semesters 1 and 2
The first stage of the programme runs for two semesters and comprises a total of 1,660 teaching units (1 TU = 45 min), which corresponds to 83 semester hours (SH). The workload is 1,500 hours and corresponds to 60 ECTS credits.
The first diploma examination (FIP I/SIP I) takes place at the end of the first stage. Students must pass this examination to progress to the second pre-clinical stage.
| Classes | L | S | P | Total | SCH | ECTS |
| UE | UE | UE | UE | |||
| 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 | 1.180 | 9 | 6 |
| Total | 800 | 480 | 380 | 1.660 | 83 | 60 |
* Subject with “immanent examination character” (i.e. assessment comprises several exercises, including in class); mandatory attendance
Key: L = lecture; S = seminar; PC/I = practical class/internship; TU = teaching unit of 45 min; SH = semester hours; 1 SH = 20; TU = 15 hours; 1 ECTS credit = 25 hours workload
Stage 2 – Pre-Clinical Studies
Semesters 3 to 6
The second stage of the programme runs for four semesters and comprises a total of 3,390 teaching units (1 TU = 45 min), which corresponds to 169.5 semester hours (SH). The workload is 3,000 hours and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits. Students from other universities who apply for lateral entry into the second stage of the programme at DPU must pass the first diploma examination (FIP I/SIP I) or an equivalent examination. The Rectorate of DPU makes equivalence determinations with due regard for and subject to statutory requirements (and ENIC-NARIC terms and conditions). At the end of the second stage of the programme, students must pass the second diploma examination (FIP II/SIP II) to progress to the third stage, which focuses on clinical training.
| Classes | V | S | P | Total | SWS | ECTS |
| UE | UE | UE | UE | |||
| Anatomy, Macroscopic Topography, Functional Including Neuroanatomy* | 240 | 80 | 40 | 360 | 18 | 12 |
| Microscopic Anatomy, Histology* | 120 | 40 | 40 | 200 | 10 | 7 |
| Embryology, Ontogenesis | 60 | 20 | – | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| Development/Growth of the Craniofacial System | 20 | 10 | – | 30 | 1,5 | 1 |
| Biochemistry, Physiological Chemistry* | 120 | 80 | 60 | 260 | 13 | 12 |
| Physiology | 100 | 80 | 40 | 220 | 11 | 7 |
| Molecular Biology, Cytolog | 40 | 20 | – | 60 | 3 | 2 |
| Preventive Medicine/Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, Health Sciences and Social Aspects of Dentistry | 120 | 40 | – | 160 | 8 | 6 |
| Prophylaxis/prevention* | 60 | 20 | 60 | 140 | 7 | 5 |
| Dental Technology* | 20 | – | 140 | 160 | 8 | 5 |
| Phantom Tooth Preservation* | – | 40 | 160 | 200 | 10 | 7 |
| Phantom Prosthodontics* | – | 40 | 160 | 200 | 10 | 7 |
| General Pathology, Histopathology and Pathological Anatomy* | 60 | 40 | 20 | 120 | 6 | 4 |
| Microbiology and Hygiene* | 30 | 30 | 20 | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| Tooth Structure and Cariology | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Endodontics | 10 | 10 | – | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Pediatric Dentistry, Primary Prophylaxis, Developmental Psychology* | 10 | – | 30 | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Introduction to Orthodontics* | 40 | – | 40 | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| Oral Pathology | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Dental Surgery Propaedeutics, Anaesthesiology and Sedation* | 20 | – | 40 | 60 | 3 | 2 |
| 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 | – | 30 | 60 | 3 | 2 |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Prescriptions | 60 | 20 | – | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| Emergency Medicine, First Aid* | 30 | 30 | 20 | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| Orofacial Functional Diagnostics, Occlusion, Physiotherapy and Physiology of the Masticatory Organ* | 30 | – | 10 | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Gender Medicine | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Introduction to Internal Medicine | 40 | – | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Introduction to Dermatology | 40 | – | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Introduction to ENT Medicine | 40 | – | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Introduction to Pediatrics | 40 | – | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Introduction to General Surgery/Orthopedics | 40 | – | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Outpatient C linical Internship with Problem-based Learning Seminar and Phantom Digital Technologies in Dentistry and CAD/CAM | – | 40 | 300 | 340 | 17 | 10 |
| Total | 1.480 | 670 | 1.210 | 3.390 | 169,5 | 120 |
* Subject with “immanent examination character” (i.e. assessment comprises several exercises, including in class); mandatory attendance
Key: L = lecture; S = seminar; PC/I = practical class/internship; TU = teaching unit of 45 min; SH = semester hours; 1 SH = 20; TU = 15 hours; 1 ECTS credit = 25 hours workload
Stage 3 – Clinical Training
Semesters 7 to 12
The third stage of the programme comprises 3,620 teaching units (2,715 hours), which corresponds to 181 semester hours. The workload is 4,500 hours and corresponds to 180 ECTS credits.
By passing the third diploma examination (FIP III/SIP III) and defending their diploma thesis, students demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills and occupational competencies required to work as a dental professional. These are the final elements of the Diploma programme in Dental Medicine, with successful candidates receiving the title of Dr. med. dent
| Classes | V | S | P | Total | SCH | ECTS |
| UE | UE | UE | UE | |||
| Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases | 120 | 80 | – | 200 | 10 | 7 |
| Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 40 | 40 | – | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| Dental Surgery | 80 | 80 | – | 160 | 8 | 5 |
| OP Course in Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery** | – | – | 160 | 160 | 8 | 6 |
| OP Course in Oral Surgery** | – | – | 160 | 160 | 8 | 6 |
| Dental Preservation, Cariology and Endodontics | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Periodontics | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Dental Prosthetics | 30 | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Orthodontics | 40 | – | – | 40 | 2 | 1,5 |
| Geriatric Dentistry | 60 | – | – | 60 | 3 | 2 |
| Practice of Internal Medicine* | – | – | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0,75 |
| Practice of ENT Medicine* | – | – | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0,75 |
| Practice of Dermatology* | – | – | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0,75 |
| Practice of General Surgery/Orthopedics* | – | – | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0,75 |
| Practice of Pediatrics* | – | – | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0,75 |
| Cross-Center Integrated Treatment Course to Fulfil the Clinical Specifications in the 72-Week Internship* | – | – | 2.160 | 2.160 | 108 | 81 |
| Elective Subject* | 250 | – | 250 | 500 | 25 | 18,75 |
| Diploma Thesis | – | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Exam Preparation/Case Study Documentation/Practical Training Reports | – | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Total | 710 | 300 | 2.610 | 3.620 | 181 | 180 |
* Subject with “immanent examination character” (i.e. assessment comprises several exercises, including in class); mandatory attendance
Key: L = lecture; S = seminar; PC/I = practical class/internship; TU = teaching unit of 45 min; SH = semester hours; 1 SH = 20; TU = 15 hours; 1 ECTS credit = 25 hours workload