Periodontology, M.Sc.

 

Private Course of Study

Basic Information

Degree:
Master of Science
Start of Studies:
Winter Semester
Standard Period of Studies:
3 semesters
ECTS Credits:
60Mehr Informationen

What does that mean?

ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies.

Language:
English

Admission Requirements

  • First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations Mehr Informationen

    What does that mean?

    First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations

  • Proficiency in English --- Mehr Informationen ---

    What does that mean?

    You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment. The exam regulations stipulate the relevant requirements.

Admission to First Semester

Open
No NC

Admission to Higher Semesters

Open
No NC

Language Requirements

  • See Course of Study Description
To the host institution
 

Program Description

In cooperation with the Medical Faculty of RWTH Aachen University and the Clinic for Dental Conservation, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry of Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, RWTH International Academy offers the postgraduate master program M. Sc. Periodontology. Scientific director of the program is Professor Dr. med. dent. Andreas Braun, Director of the Clinic for Dental Conservation, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry of the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen.

This Master’s program is designed as a post-graduate continuation of a first professional university degree in the field of dentistry and aims at in-depth, professional specialization in the treatment of periodontal diseases. In the course, students acquire practical training in diagnostics, prevention and non-surgical treatment of periodontal diseases. In addition, students receive in-depth, practical training in operative procedures (periodontal surgery).

The course offers dentists the opportunity to become highly qualified specialists in the area of periodontology.

 

Degree Content

A blended-learning concept, which incorporates digital teaching and learning with short attendance blocks, enables participants to receive the highest level of academic and practical training whilst limiting time away from home and work.

The standard period of study is three semesters. The master program includes 9 modules over one and a half years. Each module includes live online-seminars and two days of hands-on training & lectures in Aachen, Germany. The attendance days are organised in blocks. In order to optimally integrate this master’s degree into the work routine, each module is supported by digital teaching and learning content that can be accessed at flexible times. The last semester is dedicated to the preparation and compilation of a master thesis on a periodontal disease related topic and a clinical case review.

 

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for admission to the studies is a successfully completed studies in dentistry and the license to practice as a dentist, or a dental education completed abroad, that is equivalent to a German license, as well as at least two years working experience as a dentist in a clinic or practice.

 

Examination Regulations

The examination regulations stipulate the course of study objectives, prerequisites, structure, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

 

Faculty

The Master's program is offered by the Faculty of Medicine of RWTH Aachen University.