DENTAL SCIENCE
Master Programs in Dental Science at Malmö University
- 2-year Master Program in Dental Science
- 3-year Master Program in Dental Science with advanced clinical training
The purpose of the Master Program in Dental Science is to provide students with in-depth knowledge within the main field of dentistry with a particular focus on the chosen dental discipline or subarea, as well as scientific knowledge and skills. The program’s main focus is on theoretical and research-preparatory elements that provide the student with subject knowledge and scientific training. After taking the program, the student should be able to critically assess scientific literature; conduct a focused literature review; with guidance identify a research question and plan, implement and evaluate a scientific project within the subject; present the study results to the scientific community nationally and/or internationally; and prepare a written thesis and ideally also a manuscript draft for publication of the research in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Furthermore, the student should be able to function as a resource dentist in the selected clinical dental discipline/subarea covered by the program, as well as be qualified for further postgraduate studies.
In-depth subject knowledge is obtained through auscultations, seminars, preclinical training and participation in the Department’s regular activities. The clinical element within the framework of the Master’s Degree is thus limited in the 2-year program. In the 3-year program the final year provides advanced clinically focused training.
The 2-year program is offered in Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (TMD), Material Science and Technology, Cariology, Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Surgery and Implantology.
The full 3-year program encompasses the above-mentioned master’s program and includes advanced clinical training in a chosen discipline such as Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (TMD) and Implantology.
Content – Courses
The program consists of several separate but connected courses, including a degree thesis, over a period of 2 or 3 years as illustrated in the figure below. The teaching language is English.
The figure shows the program outline over 2 or 3 years depending on choice of program length. Year 3 is focused on clinical training. The teaching language is English.
Degree
Master of Science in Dental Science (MDSc). After completion the graduate will be awarded the degree of Master of Science with a major in Dental Science.
The 2- and 3 year program also qualifies students for further research studies, such as doctoral (PhD) studies at the faculty.
Contract Education
This education is exclusively offered as a Contract Education and will be regulated via an agreement between the Faculty of Odontology and the employer/sponsor of the student.
Malmö University does not offer a grant or scholarship for program participation or for living expenses.
Requirements
Dental degree (D.D.S., B.D.S or equivalent) including at least 3 years of full-time studies (180 ECTS). Two years’ of documented work experience as a dentist after graduation. The English-language requirements are the same for all study programmes at the University; we require English 6, also referred to as English B. Read more about how to meet the requirements here.
Admittance
The number of students admitted to the program is limited. All paperwork concerning validation of credentials and the application procedure is managed with assistance from our partner, Swedish HealthCare Academy, who has long-standing experience in arranging for entry of international students to all major universities in Sweden. On attendance, Swedish HealthCare Academy will assist you in making the necessary arrangements for the stay in Malmö for you and accompanying family members.
Annual Fee
The fee covers costs for all examinations, theory classes, office space, research project supervision, all costs related to clinical participation at the University Clinic, including working clothes, as well as clinical supervision, dental materials and instruments, and insurance costs. Fee:
- 2-year Master Program in Dental Science; 500,000 SEK per year
- 3-year Master Program in Dental Science with advanced clinical training; 650,000 SEK per year
Program Start and How to Apply
The program will commence 2026-02-02 and participants are required to be present in Malmö, Sweden for the duration. The application period is 2025-06-20 to 2025-07-20. For further information and application, see here or contact us
Phone: +46(0)70 512 78 16