University of Rostock campus

Health Sciences

Zahnmedizin (Staatsexamen) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Dentistry (Zahnmedizin) leading to the Staatsexamen, aimed at raising awareness of dental and oral health in social, medical and scientific contexts and teaching causes, prevention, recognition and treatment of dental disease, with small groups and modern treatment units.

Faculty: Medizinische Fakultät  |  Duration: 11 semesters (5.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

A pre-clinical section (semesters 1-4) and two clinical sections (semesters 5-6 and 7-10), each ending with a state examination; electives in semesters 3 and 9 allow insights into other fields; practical skills are a focus.

Career pathways

Work as a dentist in practices, clinics or medical care centres, and in teaching and research at universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. Nationwide numerus clausus (admission restricted nationally). No subject-specific requirements; nationwide numerus clausus. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 11 semesters (5.5 years)

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