Master of Science in Periodontology RWTH Aachen University

Courses are held in English.

In cooperation with the Medical Faculty of RWTH Aachen University and the Clinic for Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry of the University Hospital Aachen, RWTH International Academy offers the MSc Periodontology postgraduate Master's programme. Scientific director of the programme is Professor Dr med dent Andreas Braun, director of the Clinic for Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry at the Aachen University Hospital.

This Master’s programme is designed as a post-graduate continuation of a first professional university degree in the field of dentistry and aims at in-depth, professional specialisation in the treatment of periodontal diseases. In the course of study, 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.

15 July

The complete cost of tuition fees for all three semesters amounts to 24,900 EUR.
Discounts may apply.

The course fee includes the whole course documentation and the use of the e-learning platform as well as a comprehensive extra-curricular programme, including evening events.

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 Master's programme includes eight modules over one year. Each module includes live online seminars and two days of hands-on training and lectures in Aachen, Germany. The attendance days are organised in blocks. In order to optimally integrate this Master’s degree into your 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's thesis (module 9) on a periodontal disease related topic and a clinical case review.

8,300 EUR

The complete cost of tuition fees for all three semesters amounts to 24,900 EUR.
Discounts may apply.

The course fee includes the whole course documentation and the use of the e-learning platform as well as a comprehensive extra-curricular programme, including evening events.

The semester fee of RWTH Aachen University is approx. 320 EUR per semester (includes the semester ticket for public transport within the whole state of North Rhine-Westphalia, part of Belgium, and part of the Netherlands) and is unrelated to RWTH International Academy’s fees.

Please visit: aachen.de/re-enrollment/?lidx=1.

• Successfully completed studies in dentistry
• At least two years of work experience as a dentist in a clinic or practice after graduation
• English language proficiency (level B2, details see below)

For this Master's course of study, adequate knowledge of English must be proven by non-native speakers of English who have not acquired their higher education entrance qualification at an English-language institution. The following certificates are recognised:

• Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (IBT) with a score of at least 90 points
• International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) Academic Test with a score of at least 6.0
• Cambridge Test – B2 First (formerly Cambridge English: First / FCE) with a grade of at least B
• Cambridge Test – C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced / CAE)
• Cambridge Test – C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English: Proficiency / CPE)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with a score of at least 60 points
• UNIcert II or higher
• Or applicants may provide a certificate that was obtained as part of the school education required by law in the respective country and that demonstrates English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proof is provided, for example, by submitting a German Abitur certificate which shows that English was taken continuously until the end of qualification phase 1 (year 11 for G8 Abitur, otherwise year 12) and completed with at least sufficient grades
• Or applicants may provide a placement test result from the RWTH Language Centre at level B2.2.1 (formerly MK 7) or higher. This can only be taken by enrolled students or by RWTH or UKA staff.

15 July

A limited number of scholarships from various organisations is available to help students finance their studies. Please see the following website for a list of scholarships, and grants as well as specific application requirements and conditions: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/scholarships

Scholarships – Master of Science in Periodontology (master-periodontology.com)