Master of Dental Medicine (M Dent Med)
A clinically focused master’s programme preparing graduates for independent dental practice with a strong emphasis on preventive care and interdisciplinary health awareness.
Best for:Best for aspiring dental professionals who seek a clinically intensive master’s programme with a strong emphasis on preventive care, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary health awareness.
Overview
The Master of Dental Medicine programme at Universität Zürich is designed to meet Swiss Medical Professions Act standards, equipping graduates with advanced clinical skills for delivering high-quality primary dental care. Students learn to integrate ethical, economic, and preventive health principles into their practice while developing the ability to recognize and manage symptoms related to broader medical fields. The curriculum balances hands-on training with theoretical knowledge, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to provide comprehensive oral healthcare. This programme is ideal for those seeking a rigorous, practice-oriented education in dentistry with a focus on patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What you'll do
- Provide high-quality primary dental care to patients, adhering to ethical and economic standards.
- Develop and implement preventive and health-promoting measures in dental practice.
- Recognize and manage clinical symptoms related to other medical fields, ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Acquire advanced clinical skills through hands-on training and theoretical coursework.
- Contribute to the promotion of oral health within broader healthcare contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Dental Medicine or equivalent degree in dentistry or related healthcare field
Degree offered: Master of Dental Medicine (M Dent Med UZH)
Language: German (proficiency required for instruction and clinical practice)
Instruction: German
- Proven clinical experience in dental care or related healthcare field
- Strong commitment to ethical standards in healthcare
- Ability to integrate economic considerations into clinical practice
- Proficiency in German (language of instruction and work)
- Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor of Dental Medicine or equivalent degree
- No specific nationality restrictions, but proficiency in German is mandatory
- No age restrictions mentioned
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents typically include a CV, proof of previous degree, language proficiency certificate (if applicable), and any additional materials specified by the programme. Detailed instructions and deadlines can be found on the Universität Zürich’s degree programme website.
- CV
- Proof of Bachelor of Dental Medicine or equivalent degree
- Language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
- Additional programme-specific documents (if required)
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