Student during practice exercises

Dentistry

Student during practice exercises
Image: Universität Jena
Key facts
Degree
state examination
Admission restriction
with Numerus Clausus (NC)
Duration
11 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
None
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 272,65
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
No
Institution
Medical schoolExternal link
Application & Deadlines

Content and structure

Dentistry deals with the detection and treatment of diseases of the teeth, mouth and jaw. The study programme Dentistry leads to the state examination. It is supplemented by subsequent further training, which will accompany you throughout the entire period of your professional practice. Both the training and the practice of dentistry are regulated by the Approbationsordnung für Zahnärzte (Licensing Regulations for Dentists). The training to become a dentist is based on scientific principles and is both practice- and patient-oriented. The study programme is divided into three study sections of one, one and a half, and two and a half year’s duration. The first pre-clinical study section contains the scientific basics (biology, chemistry, physics) and the introduction to anatomy, histology and materials science. The second pre-clinical study period includes training in physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, dental prosthetics and materials science. The subsequent clinical study period comprises training in the individual clinical areas of dentistry. It concludes with the dental examination. After successful completion of the studies, the licence to practise dentistry, i.e. the state licence to practise dentistry, is granted upon application. It is valid throughout Germany.

Changes in the award procedure 

Please note that the allocation procedures in the study programmes with nationwide admission restrictions for Friedrich Schiller University Jena have changed significantly since the winter semester 2020/21. You can find information on the allocation procedure here.pdf, 370 kb · de

Downloads for the study programme

Special characteristics in Jena

The Jena Dentistry study programme is characterized by the specialist areas of CAD-CAM technologies, implantology, aesthetic dentistry, gerostomatology, material incompatibilities/corrosion research, functional diagnostics and composite technologies/surface finishing. For first-year students, there is a wide range of support and materials, such as detailed test and instruction booklets through the dental student council.

Prospects

Dentists find fields of activity in practice facilities, in hospitals, with authorities and in other areas, such as research.

Personal requirements

You should have diligence, perseverance, the ability to concentrate and a high capacity for absorption. A good memory facilitates learning facts. Content-related prerequisites include a broad general education as well as in-depth knowledge of the natural sciences. It should be noted that the later dental work with patients will lead to a high level of physical strain, as you will mostly be working in a standing position. Therefore, you should not have any impairments of the postural and supporting apparatus. You should also have good eyesight (spatial vision and full colour vision) and a certain manual dexterity (fine motor skills).

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • language requirements

    At the moment of application, you have to prove your knowledge of the German language at level DSH-2 (German Language Test for Admission to Higher Educationpdf, 61 kb · de). You cannot start your studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena if you have only passed the DSH-1 exam! The following certificates accredited by the German Rectors Conference will be recognized as equivalents:

    • Goethe Certificate C2 (GDS)
    • German Language Diploma Level II of the KMK (DSD II)
    • TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination
    • telc Certificate C1 German for Higher Education
    • German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg

    If you do not have sufficient knowledge of German yet, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers you a preparatory language course for the DSH exam. To attend the course, your German knowledge must be at least on level B1.

Contacts

Subject-specific academic advisory service - Prof Dr Dr Collin Jacobs M.Sc.

An der alten Post 4
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Subject-specific academic advisory service - Annett Studenik

Room 311
Bachstraße 18 (Alte Chirurgie)
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Subject-specific academic advisory service - Katharina Mey

Haus 1 (Alte Chirurgie)
Bachstr. 18
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Subject-specific academic advisory service - Martina Beuckmann

Room 306
Bachstraße 18 (Alte Chirurgie)
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

State examination office for academic health professions

Weimarplatz 4
99423 Weimar Google Maps site planExternal link

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

Video chat: To the video chat – Zoom Videochat ZeitenMondays to Fridays (12:30 to 13:00) Password ZSB2020 Data protection informationpdf, 101 kb

Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - Stay abroad

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link