Integrated Studies in Dentistry Vilnius University

The Dentistry program is aimed at educating dentists, which is a state-regulated profession. It is designed in accordance with the general requirements for the integrated studies set out in the Republic of Lithuania’s valid legal documents and is also fully consistent with the requirements laid down in the European Directive 2005/36/EC. The Dentistry program encompasses the compulsory subjects delivered through both theoretical and practical teaching. Each discipline balances theoretical and practical approaches, to maintain the required level of university education.

Why choose this program?

• To ensure the quality of the study program, students are primarily taught in small groups (10-15 students per group).
• An updated study programme with increased time for clinical skills training.
• Individual workplaces with modern dental equipment.
• Integrated internships

• A graduate will be able to work in all areas of clinical dentistry
• A graduate can be employed in commercial structures dealing with medical equipment or pharmaceutical companies.
• A graduate can get access to the third cycle (residency) studies.

• A graduate will be able to work in all areas of clinical dentistry.
• A graduate can be employed in commercial structures dealing with medical equipment or pharmaceutical companies.
• A graduate can be awarded access to the third cycle of (residency) studies.

*There is one final State Exam for the Dentistry study program, which consists of two parts (practical and written).

The assessment of a student is directly related to the learning outcomes. The principles of the assessment are set out by the VU Study Provisions, VU Procedure for the assessment of study results, and the resolutions of the Council of VU FM, which are described in the course descriptions of each study subject.

In all subjects of the Dentistry study program, each student’s achievements are assessed by an examination. The evaluation of the study subjects is performed by applying the principle of an accumulative score, i.e. apart from the exam, the final assessment is also determined by the tasks, activities, and tests completed throughout the semester (performance in lectures, tests, clinical tasks, presentations, and other self-study assessments, etc.). All requirements for the assessment are provided to the students together with the course unit descriptions. At the beginning of each semester, the teacher introduces the students to the assessment requirements. The continued evaluation ensures regular screening and an assessment of the knowledge the students have gained during each semester.

Important information regarding the Lithuanian Language course during the study program:

• VU Faculty of Medicine offers students a Lithuanian Language course FREE OF CHARGE
• A B1 level of Lithuanian language is achieved after four semesters of attendance
• One semester course is 2.5 ECTS credits
• A student shall attend the classes two times per week

Why taking the Lithuanian Language course is important:

During the clinical courses, it is necessary to communicate with patients. Knowing the language eases communication and considerably helps in the learning process.

It is easier to obtain licensing in one’s country of choice. After graduating from the integrated Medicine study course, and having a B1 level of the Lithuanian language, graduates may apply for a doctor’s medical practice license according to the Law on Medical Practice of the Republic of Lithuania. That means graduates can obtain the licenses issued in Lithuania. Later on, they could start a practice in Lithuania or in another country where the LT license is valid, or it might help them to obtain a license in that country faster and easier. Applying for licenses in Lithuania is not mandatory, but it might shorten the procedure and the time required to obtain a license in another country.