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Staatsexamen Zahnmedizin (Dentistry) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

State-examination degree in dentistry, the prerequisite for practising as a dentist, covering dental care of the population.

Faculty: Fachbereich 04 - Universitätsmedizin  |  Duration: 10 semesters and 6 months  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Staatsexamen (state examination))  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Theoretical and natural-science foundations, medical assessment of patients and illnesses, and practical dental training; courses such as technical terminology are taken during the studies.

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Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in all subject semesters; nationally restricted in the 1st subject semester). Restricted admission nationwide in the 1st subject semester; interest in people and their wellbeing, compassion, creativity and curiosity. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester 31 May for applicants who obtained their entrance qualification before 16 January, otherwise 15 July; summer semester 15 January. Applications for the 1st subject semester are made through hochschulstart.de.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters and 6 months

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