Dentistry

INTEGRATED MASTER’S DEGREE

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The Integrated Master's Degree in Dentistry at UFP, regulated by Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013, is structured in 10 semesters/300 ECTS credits with full-time, in-person attendance for the attainment of a Master's Degree in Dentistry. Teaching/learning takes place in two integrated cycles (basic and clinical) and is aimed at training future dentists.

The course equips students to develop diverse scientific, technical, and relational skills in academic settings and future professional activities, fostering autonomy, competence, and independence in the ethical and human aspects of treating pathologies of the teeth, mouth, and related oral structures.

The training of Masters in Dentistry is carried out by a highly qualified and distinguished faculty, with national and international experience and recognition, which has placed UFP in prominent positions in the context of the evaluation of Portuguese universities. In addition to training professionals who easily enter the national, European and international job market, the Dentistry course taught at UFP has enabled students to participate in prominent positions also within Portuguese and foreign universities and other areas of sectoral expertise.

The Fernando Pessoa Teaching Hospital, equipped with the most sophisticated technology, represents a unique asset in complementing the professional training of students, not only enhancing an unparalleled quantitative and qualitative clinical experience, but also opening up postgraduate training prospects under conditions that no other school can offer.

ABOUT THE COURSE

ENTRANCE EXAMS

GENERAL REGIME
(02) Biology and Geology
or
One of the following sets:
(02) Biology and Geology + (07) Physics and Chemistry
(02) Biology and Geology + (16) Mathematics
(02) Biology and Geology + (18) Portuguese
(02) Biology and Geology + (06) Philosophy

Prerequisites: Group A (PDF)

Career opportunities

Dentist

Curriculum Plan

Integrated Master's Degree • Duration: 10 Semesters • 300 ECTS Credits
According to Order No. 12172/2013
Rectification Statement No. 68/2018
Predominant scientific area: Dentistry

1st Year • 1st Semester
Course Unit ECTS
Anatomy I 8
Biostatistics 5
Biophysics and medical technology 5
English language I 3
Grammar of communication and medical terminology 3
History and epistemology of medical sciences 3
Option: to be defined annually by the competent body of the Faculty 3
Course Unit ECTS
Anatomy II 6
Molecular and cellular biology 6
Physiological biochemistry 4
Basic gestures in health 3
English Language II 3
Embryology, histology and cytology 5
Option: to be defined annually by the competent body of the Faculty 3
Course Unit ECTS
General Physiology 5
General Microbiology 5
Applied Psychology (Psychopathology and Neuropathology) 4
Medical genetics 4
Prophylaxis and epidemiology 4
Oral anatomy and histology 5
Option: to be defined annually by the competent body of the Faculty 3
Course Unit ECTS
Immunology 5
Hygiene, cariology and primary care 5
Physiology of the stomatognathic system 5
Dental materials 5
Imaging 4
General Pathology 4
Anthroposociology of health 2
Course Unit ECTS
Operative Dentistry I 5
Pathological anatomy 4
Dental radiology 4
General surgery and anesthesiology 4
Pharmacology and therapeutics 4
Preventive dentistry 4
Endodontics I 5
Course Unit ECTS
Operative Dentistry II 5
Endodontics II 5
Prosthodontics I 5
Ethics, professional conduct, and professional organization. 3
Periodontics I 4
Medical Specialties I 4
Introduction to oral clinic and surgery 4
Course Unit ECTS
Operative Dentistry III 4
Endodontics III 4
Prosthodontics II 4
Oral Medicine and Surgery I 6
Periodontics II 4
Pediatric Dentistry I 4
Orthodontics I 4
Course Unit ECTS
Conservation dentistry 5
Physical medicine and dental occlusion 5
Prosthodontics III 4
Oral Medicine and Surgery II 4
Periodontics III 4
Orthodontics II 4
Pediatric Dentistry II 4
Course Unit ECTS
Anesthesia and sedation in dentistry 2
Integrated Clinic I 6
Integrated oral rehabilitation clinic 5
Medical Specialties II 3
Integrated Pediatric Dentistry Clinic I 6
Introduction to oral implantology 2
Diagnosis and planning I 4
Scientific research methodology 2
Course Unit ECTS
Integrated Pediatric Dentistry Clinic II 3
Integrated Clinic II 5
Forensic dentistry 2
Integrated clinic for special needs patients 4
Diagnosis and planning II 4
Orthognathic and maxillofacial surgery 2
Hospital dentistry 2
Dissertation 8

Coordination

Professor Doctor Patricia Manarte Monteiro

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ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE

Students at the Fernando Pessoa University (UFP) who meet the eligibility criteria have the opportunity to undertake periods of study and/or internships through international mobility programs.

International student study periods are carried out at higher education institutions outside of Portugal with which UFP maintains student exchange agreements under the Erasmus+ Program (within the European area), or other existing bilateral exchange agreements.

Information regarding mobility/exchange programs is available through the International Relations Office. (connection).

PRICE LIST & APPLICATION CONDITIONS

See the current price list below. Prices are organized by attendance regime, "General Regime" and "External Regime (ECTS)", and differentiated between "National Student" and "Non-National Student". For more information on Application Requirements, use the available button.