Staatsexamen Zahnmedizin at University of Würzburg

Zahnmedizin (dentistry) at Wuerzburg leads to the Staatsexamen (state examination), after which the Approbation as dentist can be applied for. The programme trains dentists on a scientific basis with a practice-, population- and patient-oriented approach, qualifying for independent dental practice, further training and postgraduate study. It belongs to the Faculty of Medicine.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Duration: 10.5 semesters  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The course is divided into three sections. The first section ends after four semesters (practicals in physics, chemistry, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, medical terminology, dental propaedeutics); two phantom semesters lead to the second section examination, and four further clinical semesters to the third section. It also includes first-aid training, a one-month nursing service, a four-week dental externship (Famulatur) and radiation protection expertise.

Career pathways

Qualifies for the Approbation as dentist, independent dental practice, further training (Weiterbildung) and postgraduate study.

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