Program overview
Offered by RWTH International Academy in close cooperation with the Medical Faculty and the Clinic for Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry at the University Hospital Aachen, this MSc in Periodontology is a postgraduate programme taught in English. The scientific director is Professor Dr. med. dent. Andreas Braun, who heads the Clinic for Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry at Aachen University Hospital. The course combines university-led academic teaching with clinical practice at a major hospital setting.
This programme is designed as a continuation of an initial professional university degree in dentistry and focuses on advanced, specialist training in the diagnosis and management of periodontal disease. Throughout the course, students receive hands-on instruction in diagnostics, preventive strategies and non-surgical treatment approaches, alongside intensive practical training in operative procedures and periodontal surgery.
The MSc aims to deepen clinical expertise so participating dentists can attain a high level of specialist competence in periodontology. International students can expect structured practical experience within a clinical environment and advanced theoretical training that together emphasise evidence-based care and surgical skill development.
Entry requirements (concise)
Overview
This program uses a blended-learning model that combines online instruction with short, intensive in-person blocks so you gain advanced academic knowledge and hands‑on clinical training while minimizing time away from work and home. The taught portion is organised as eight modules delivered across one year. Each module features live online seminars complemented by two days of practical training and lectures held in Aachen, Germany; those in‑person days are scheduled in compact blocks to reduce travel interruptions.
Flexibility and structure
To fit alongside a professional routine, every module is supported by digital learning materials that you can access at times that suit you. The mix of synchronous online seminars, asynchronous digital content, and focused practical sessions aims to provide high-quality theoretical grounding plus directly applicable clinical experience.
Final project and assessment
The final semester is reserved for independent research and clinical consolidation (module 9). You will prepare and compile a Master’s thesis on a periodontal disease–related topic and complete a clinical case review, demonstrating both scholarly competence and practical case‑management skills.
Key components and expected learning outcomes
Program requirements (curriculum-related)
To be eligible you must hold a completed degree in dentistry and have practical professional experience working as a dentist. The program expects applicants to have spent a minimum period working in direct patient care after graduation and to demonstrate sufficient English ability for postgraduate study.
Prepare to document your qualifications carefully — for example, you will usually need to show your dental degree certificate, proof of employment or references confirming the required clinical work, and an accepted English language certificate at the B2 level. Check the program’s official pages for the exact forms of evidence and which language tests or certificates are accepted.
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates leave the programme with advanced clinical and surgical skills in periodontology, enabling them to take on specialist responsibilities in private practice or hospital settings focused on periodontal care. The degree also prepares dentists for leadership roles in multidisciplinary dental teams and for delivering evidence‑based periodontal treatment protocols.
Additionally, the research and thesis component equips graduates to pursue clinically oriented research projects or further academic qualifications. Skills developed in diagnostics, treatment planning and operative procedures are directly transferable to specialist clinics, referral practices, and teaching positions within dental education.
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