We offer dental professionals from around the world the opportunity to pursue advanced studies at Malmö University, leading to a master's degree. Chose the two- or three-year Master's Programme in Dental Science.

Apply now – start 2 February 2026

Application is open for the two and three-year Master's Programmes in Dental Science at Malmö University. Apply by 20 July.

Chose your programme

  • Two-year Master's Programme in Dental Science
  • Three-year Master's Programme in Dental Science, with advanced clinical training

The programme

The purpose of the Master's Programme in Dental Science is to provide students with in-depth knowledge within the main field of dentistry with a particular focus on the chosen dental discipline or subarea, as well as scientific knowledge and skills. The programme’s main focus is on theory and preparing students to undertake research with subject knowledge and scientific training. 

Educational goals

After finishing the programme, the student should be able to critically assess scientific literature; conduct a focused literature review; identify a research question and plan, implement and evaluate a scientific project within the subject under supervision; present the study results to the scientific community nationally and/or internationally; and prepare a written thesis and ideally also a manuscript draft for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

After completion the graduate will be awarded the degree of Master of Science with a major in Dental Science. Both programmes qualify students for further research studies, such as doctoral (PhD) studies at the faculty.

Specialisations

The two-year programme is offered in Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (TMD), Material Science and Technology, Cariology, Oral Biology, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Surgery and Implantology.

The full three-year programme encompasses the above-mentioned master’s programme and includes advanced clinical training in a chosen discipline such as Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (TMD) and Implantology.

Future prospects

The student should be able to work as a dentist in the selected clinical dental discipline or subarea covered by the programme. The programme qualifies students for further postgraduate studies.

Courses

The programme consists of several separate but connected courses, including a degree thesis, over a period of two or three years. The third year is focused on clinical training. The teaching language is English.

Courses

First semester, spring 2026

  • Oral health in a global perspective, 5 credits
  • Critical thinking and scientific approaches, 5 credits
  • Academic writing in Dentistry, 5 credits
  • Individual specialisation, 10 credits
  • Master thesis, 5 credits

Second semester, autumn 2026

  • Research methodology I, 7.5 credits
  • Research methodology II, 7.5 credits
  • Individual specialisation, 10 credits
  • Master thesis, 5 credits

Third semester, spring 2027

  • Literature review, 10 credits
  • Individual specialisation, 15 credits
  • Master thesis, 5 credits

Fourth semester, autumn 2027

  • Individual clinical specialisation, 5 credits
  • Individual specialisation, 5 credits
  • Master thesis, 15 credits (5 credits for students in the three year programme)

Fifth semester, spring 2028 (three-year programme)

  • Individual clinical specialisation I, 25 credits
  • Master thesis, 5 credits

Sixth semester, autumn 2028 (three-year programme)

  • Individual clinical specialisation II, 25 credits
  • Master thesis, 5 credits

Clinical training

In-depth subject knowledge is obtained through peer-learning, seminars, preclinical training and participation in the department’s regular activities. The clinical element within the framework of the master’s degree is thus limited in the two-year programme. In the three-year programme the final year provides advanced clinically focused training.

Application and requirements

Requirements

  1. A dental degree (D.D.S., B.D.S or equivalent) including at least three years of full-time studies (180 ECTS).
  2. Two years’ of documented work experience as a dentist after graduation.
  3. The English-language requirements are the same for all Swedish university programmes: English 6, also referred to as English B.

English language requirements (universityadmissions.se)

Application and admittance

Application

The programme will commence on 2 February 2026 and participants are required to be present in Malmö, Sweden for the duration. The application period is 20 June 2025 to 20 July 2025. 

Admittance

The number of students admitted to the programme is limited. All paperwork concerning validation of credentials and the application procedure will be managed with assistance from our partner, Swedish HealthCare Academy, which has long-standing experience in arranging entry of international students to all major universities in Sweden. On attendance, Swedish HealthCare Academy will assist you in making the necessary arrangements for your stay in Malmö and any accompanying family members.

Further information can be found on our partner's site. 

Swedish HealthCare Academy

Tuition fees

This is a fee-paying programme, it is exclusively offered as a contract (commissioned) education which is regulated via an agreement between the Faculty of Odontology and the student's employer or sponsor. Malmö University does not offer any grants or scholarships to cover fees or living expenses.

The annual tuition fee covers all assessments, theory classes, office space, research project supervision, all costs related to clinical participation at the University Dental Clinic, including uniforms (work clothes), as well as clinical supervision, dental materials and instruments, and insurance costs.

  • Two-year Master Programme in Dental Science; 500,000 SEK per year 
  • Three-year Master Programme in Dental Science with advanced clinical training; 650,000 SEK per year

Contact

Our partner Swedish HealthCare Academy manages all questions concerning the application procedure and administration.

Swedish HealthCare Academy [email protected] +46(0)70 512 78 16

This education is provided by

Faculty of Odontology

The Faculty of Odontology at Malmö University is one of the world’s leading institutions of dental education and research. It...