| Study Location | Uzhhorod |
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| Academic Field | I1 Dentistry (Master`s degree) |
| Type | One Tier Master, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 10 semesters (300 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Doctor of Dentistry |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required.Compulsory entrance exam.The entry qualification documents are accepted in English.In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea are not allowed. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exam (written and oral). The exam can be online, if in person is not possible. Subjects of the exam: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, language of study.
Program Structure
Years 1–2 — Biomedical & Pre-clinical Foundations
You study the medical sciences that underpin dentistry and begin hands-on dental skills on simulators (phantom heads).
Key subjects: Human Anatomy (incl. head & neck), Histology & Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology, Pathology (general & oral), Pharmacology, Medical Biology & Genetics, Biophysics, Medical Chemistry, Biostatistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Hygiene & Ecology, Bioethics & Biosafety, First Aid/Emergency Care, Latin & Medical Terminology, IT for Medicine.
Dental basics (pre-clinical): Dental Materials, Dental Morphology & Occlusion, Cariology basics, Pre-clinical Operative Dentistry, Pre-clinical Endodontics, Pre-clinical Prosthodontics (wax-ups, preparations), Infection Control, Radiology fundamentals.
Year 3 — Transition to Clinic
You move from simulators to patient care under supervision and deepen diagnostic skills.
Key subjects/rotations: Conservative (Operative) Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics (fixed/removable), Pediatric Dentistry (intro), Orthodontics (intro), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) principles, Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology, Dental Radiology (intraoral & panoramic), Anesthesiology & Pain Control, Internal Medicine/General Surgery for dentists, Infectious Diseases for the dental clinic, TMJ & Occlusion, Preventive Dentistry & Community Oral Health.
Year 4 — Comprehensive Clinical Practice
You manage broader treatment plans across specialties and refine chairside competencies.
Key subjects/rotations: Advanced Operative Dentistry & Adhesive Techniques, Complex Endodontics, Periodontal Surgery basics, Prosthodontics (aesthetic/ceramics, implants prosthetics overview), Pediatric Dentistry & Behavior Management, Orthodontics (diagnosis & minor appliances), OMFS (dentoalveolar surgery, traumatology basics), Oral Medicine (mucosal disease, orofacial pain), Dental Implantology (intro), Advanced Dental Radiology & CBCT interpretation, Forensic Medicine/Forensic Odontology, Evidence-based Dentistry & Clinical Audit.
Year 5 — Integrated Care, Internship & State Attestation
You complete comprehensive cases, community practice, and final assessments (OSCE/state exams; qualifying thesis/report as required).
Key subjects/rotations: Comprehensive Care Clinic, Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning, Complex Prosthodontics, Periodontal–Restorative Interface, Pediatric & Special-needs Dentistry, Advanced OMFS/Minor Oral Surgery, Orthodontic finishing concepts, Public Health Dentistry & Health Management, Medical Law & Ethics, Emergency Management in Dentistry, Practice Management & Communication.
Attestation: state exams, clinical logbook, and a final qualifying work/thesis (format per faculty rules).
Continuous Components (Years 1–5)
- Language & communication: Medical English (advanced) and Ukrainian for clinical communication (history-taking, consent, instructions).
- Infection control & patient safety: universal precautions, sterilization, PPE, radioprotection.
- Simulation → clinic pathway: escalating requirements for procedures (restorations, endodontics, extractions, prostheses) with competency sign-offs.
- Research & professionalism: literature appraisal, case presentations, seminars, and participation in student conferences.
Overview
The program is a progressing from biomedical foundations and simulation-lab practice to full clinical rotations. Students train across conservative, prosthetic, pediatric, endodontic, periodontic, surgical and maxillofacial dentistry at the university clinic, with CAD/CAM exposure and strict infection control. Graduates are prepared for internship/residency and country-specific licensing to practice internationally.
Career Opportunities
The Dentistry degree is fully recognized internationally, offering graduates a solid foundation for global healthcare careers. Students engage in hands-on training at UzhNU’s University Dental Clinic, enhancing clinical skills and professional development.
Clinical dentist (general practice): register/licence in your target country (e.g., ORE/LDS–UK GDC, NDEB Canada pathway, US advanced-standing DDS + state boards, EU nostrification) and work in private clinics, hospitals, or corporate networks.
Residency/specialization: Orthodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Implantology.
Public health & NGOs: community dentistry, oral-health promotion, epidemiology programs.
Industry & innovation: CAD/CAM digital dentistry, dental materials/implants, product specialist/clinical trainer, clinical trials.
Academia & research: teaching assistant/lecturer, PhD, clinical researcher.
Entrepreneurship: opening or managing a private clinic or related business.
Licensing requirements vary by country; graduates typically complete internship/residency and pass the relevant national exams before independent practice.