Integrated Studies in Dentistry
Vilnius University
Key Information
Campus location
Vilnius, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 14,000 / per year
Application deadline
01 May 2024
Earliest start date
01 Sep 2024
Introduction
The Dentistry programme is aimed at educating dentists, which is a state-regulated profession. It is designed by 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 program 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.
Why choose this programme?
- To ensure the quality of the study program, students are primarily taught in small groups (10-15 students per group).
- An updated study programme with increased time for clinical skills training.
- Individual workplaces with modern dental equipment.
- Integrated internships
Program Outcome
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 information technology skills.
Career Opportunities
- 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.
- A graduate can be awarded access to the third cycle of (residency) studies.
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Curriculum
Scope of studies: 300 ECTS credits
Length: 5 years
Semester 1 (Autumn)
Compulsory Courses
- Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy I/II p.
- Human Biology and Genetics in Dentistry
- Human Histology
- Introduction to Dentistry. Legal Aspects and Management of Dental Care. Ethics.
- Latin and Professional Language
Semester 2 (Spring)
Compulsory Courses
- Fundamentals of Microbiology. The Eco-System.
- Human Anatomy II/II p.
- Human Physiology
- Public Health and Dental Public Health
- Course unit (module) of Individual Studies
Semester 3 (Autumn)
Compulsory Courses
- Basics of Pathology
- Basics of Professional Communication and Psychosomatics. Psychiatry.
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases I/VI p.
- Course unit (module) of Individual Studies
Semester 4 (Spring)
Compulsory Courses
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases II/VI p.
- Fundamentals of Radiology: General and Dental Radiology
- Infectious Diseases and Dermatovenerology
- Pharmacology. Clinical Pharmacology. Laboratory Medicine
Semester 5 (Autumn)
Compulsory Courses
- 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/III p.
- Prosthetic Dentistry I/IV p.
Semester 6 (Spring)
Compulsory Courses
- Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental and Oral Diseases IV/VI p.
- Neurology and Neurosurgery for Odontologists
- Oral Surgery II/III p.
- Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases and Course of Internal Diseases
- Prosthetic Dentistry II/IV p.
Semester 7 (Autumn)
Compulsory Courses
- 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.
Semester 8 (Spring)
Compulsory Courses
- 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.
Semester 9 (Autumn)
Compulsory Courses
- Fundamentals and Preparation of Research Project III/III p.
- Treatment Planning of Diseases of the Stomatognathic System
Semester 10 (Spring)
Compulsory Courses
- Final Examination
- Internship
- Master Final Thesis (Study field: Dentistry)
*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.
Important information regarding the Lithuanian Language course during the study programme:
- VU Faculty of Medicine offers students a Lithuanian Language course FREE OF CHARGE
- A B1 level of Lithuanian language is achieved after four semesters of attendance
- One semester course is 2.5 ECTS credits
- A student shall attend the classes two times per week
Why taking the Lithuanian Language course is important:
- During the clinical courses, it is necessary to communicate with patients. Knowing the language eases communication and considerably helps in the learning process.
- It is easier to obtain licensing in one’s country of choice. After graduating from the integrated Medicine study course, and having a B1 level in the Lithuanian language, graduates may apply for a doctor’s medical practice licence according to the Law on Medical Practice of the Republic of Lithuania. That means graduates can obtain the licences issued in Lithuania. Later on, they could start a practice in Lithuania or in another country where the LT licence is valid, or it might help them to obtain a licence in that country faster and easier. Applying for licences in Lithuania is not mandatory, but it might shorten the procedure and the time required to obtain a licence in another country.