Profession of dentist: where to study, how to enter and prepare for exams
The Prague Education Center's program was specially designed for applicants seeking admission to medical specialties. From the very first days of the course, applicants are intensively studying the Czech language, specialized terminology and preparing for the entrance exams to medical faculties.
It is often difficult for medical professionals to realize that their profession is one of the most sought-after in the world. Sometimes it is necessary to relocate to realize this. At the moment there are more than 3200 medical specialists working in the Czech Republic who received their diplomas abroad. Most of all such doctors come from Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Poland.
The profession of dentist has been and remains one of the most demanded specialties not only in the Czech Republic, but also in the whole world. Every year thousands of applicants apply to leading Czech universities in the hope of getting free quality education in the field of medicine, and dentistry in particular. There are a number of reasons to explain such high popularity among school leavers wishing to study this particular medical specialty:
- First of all, studying at a medical university is not divided into the usual already for all stages of bachelor's and master's degree. In order to become a practicing doctor, you must immediately apply for a master's program, and, unlike another equally popular specialty "General Medicine", training in "Dentistry" lasts 5 years, not 6.
- In addition, graduates of the specialty "Dentistry" do not need to undergo any additional procedures after graduation. Those 3-4 years that doctors of general direction spend on preparation for the mandatory certification, dentists use for real professional activity and the development of an extensive base of clients.
- At the same time, the monthly salary of a newly graduated dentist in the Czech Republic is 36,000 CZK. Often young doctors immediately after graduation open a private practice and thereby increase their income several times.
- In addition, the title of MDDr., which students receive after successfully passing the final exam, allows the graduate to practice not only in the Czech Republic, but throughout Europe. By the way, in neighboring Germany, the monthly salary of a young specialist exceeds 3000 euros.
Work in the Czech Republic medics desired by many students from CIS countries. But before getting the title of doctor of dentistry, it is necessary to pass a serious selection in the form of entrance examinations in one of the Czech universities. Where you can get training in the specialty "Dentistry" and what exams you should start preparing for now, we will tell you below.
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Charles University
1st Faculty of Medicine
The 1st Medical Faculty of Charles University is the dream of most people who come to the Czech Republic for higher medical education. The main advantage of this faculty is the possibility for students of the "Dentistry" department to immediately concentrate all their energies on the study of specialized subjects:
- oral pathology
- periodontology
- oral surgery
- immunology in dentistry, etc.
For foreigners a Czech language course is specially introduced, where complex medical terminology is discussed. It is worth paying attention to the fact that Charles University accepts students with knowledge of Czech at the C1 level.
An important part of the curriculum is also the active practice of students from the 1st days of training, which is especially pleasing for future dentists.
The quality and prestige of education at the 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University make it perhaps the most desirable place of study among applicants. Last year, for example, 943 applicants applied to the Master's program "Dentistry" at the oldest university in the Czech Republic, of which only 46 were accepted.
Entrance examinations and admission conditions
For admission to the 1st Medical Faculty of Charles University it is necessary to successfully pass entrance examinations in the following 3 subjects: physics, biology, chemistry. The exam takes place on one day, most often in early June, and is an extensive test with 300 questions (100 questions for each subject). For each correct answer an applicant receives 1 point, that is, the maximum number of points a student can get is 300.
Apart from the brilliant results shown in the entrance exams, the admission committee will also need to make sure that you have all the necessary papers and documents for admission:
- Correctly and timely filled out application for the Dental Studies program
- Nostrified certificate of secondary education
- State certificate proving the student's high command of the Czech language, at least C1.
The cost of paid tuition in English is 12,000 euros per year.
The results of the admission campaign of the 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University Master's program "Dentistry" have become known.
Charles University. Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen
The program "Dentistry" at the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Plzeň was opened in 2004, due to the great popularity of this specialty among school graduates and the limited number of places at the 1st Faculty of Medicine in Prague. Over the years, the program in Pilsen has proven that it is not inferior to dental programs at other Czech universities.
Special attention is paid to the practical skills of the students during the study period. Internships and international exchange programs are among the key elements of the curriculum of the medical students at the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen. That is why a large amount of time is devoted to foreign language studies: every student is required to pass a test for Latin and one of the world languages.
The fact that the medical faculty in Pilsen is not inferior in popularity to the 1st medical faculty in Prague is evidenced by the number of submitted "invitations", which only grows every year. For example, this year 754 applicants planned to become students of this faculty, but only 95 succeeded.
Entrance examinations and conditions of admission
In order to become a student of the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, it is necessary to pass examinations in physics, chemistry and biology. The test for each of the subjects takes 90 minutes to complete. The test itself consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. For each correct answer an applicant gets 1 point, the maximum number of points is 150.
However, it is not enough for a future student to pass the entrance exams on specialized subjects, for admission he needs to attach a number of necessary documents:
- Correctly filled out and paid in time "invitation card" to study
- Certification of the secondary school diploma
- Certificate of knowledge of Czech language at level B2.
The tuition fee for the specialty "Dentistry" at the Faculty of Medicine in Pelzný in English is 15,000 euros per year.
Charles University. Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové
The system of education at the Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové does not differ from the main medical faculty in the country. The curriculum follows the same pattern, and therefore the students of the Hradec Králové branch have all the same advantages as the students of the 1st Medical Faculty in Prague.
The main emphasis is placed on the practical component of training: from the very first courses, future dentists undergo internships under the careful guidance of long-time practicing dentists. By the end of their studies, graduates have all the knowledge base necessary for medical practice: the basics of biological, medical and behavioral principles underlying modern oral care, the basics of etiology and pathogenesis, prophylaxis, as well as the regulations of the legal framework of the dental profession.
Entrance examinations and admission conditions
From the entrance examinations it is required to write tests in the following subjects: biology, physics, chemistry and dentistry (including the basics of Latin terminology). For each correct answer an applicant is awarded a point, for an incorrectly chosen answer option 0.25 points are deducted from the total. The maximum number of points a student can receive is 80.
In addition to successfully passing the exams, a high school graduate is required to demonstrate the following documents:
- Correctly completed application for the Dental Studies program
- Nostrified certificate of secondary education
- State certificate proving the knowledge of Czech language at level B2.
The cost of studying in English at the Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové is between 3000 and 4000 euros per year.
Masaryk University. Faculty of Medicine
Masaryk University, the second largest university in the Czech Republic, also conducts studies in the specialty "Dentistry" at the Faculty of Medicine and is probably the most popular university in terms of the number of applications. Thus, 1284 people applied for the specialty "Dentistry" this year, but only 108 of them were able to start their studies.
The purpose of this master's program is to obtain a high level of knowledge in the field of dentistry, which will allow the graduate to perform preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic measures. The curriculum consists of theoretical lectures and practical classes, seminars and internships. During vacations, students are obliged to undergo practical training in one of the medical institutions of the Czech Republic. By the end of their studies 81% of students already know exactly where they will start their professional activity.
Entrance exams and admission conditions
To become a student of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University next year, you will need serious preparation and passing 3 rather difficult exams in biology, physics and chemistry. The tests in these subjects consist of 40 questions with multiple-choice answers, of which only one is correct. It takes 50 minutes to write a test in biology, 60 minutes in chemistry and physics. The maximum number of points that can be obtained at the exam is -120. To enroll in the ranks of students last year, it was necessary to score at least 87 points and provide the admissions committee with a package of documents consisting of:
- Correctly filled out electronic "invitation card"
- A notarized certificate of secondary education obtained abroad
- State certificate proving Czech language proficiency at the level of B2 or higher
Palacký University in Olomouc
Faculty of Medicine
The system of education at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Olomouc consists of 3 main blocks, which a student has 10 semesters to study. These are basic subjects (chemistry, biology, physics), subjects of general medicine and subjects that are directly related to the future specialty - dentistry. Block system of education allows students from the 3rd year to participate in international exchange programs and get a unique experience of working abroad. Probably, this fact is the reason for the popularity that the faculty receives every year among applicants. Last year 1031 school graduates applied to study at the Faculty of Medicine of Palacky University, however, only 80 of them were able to fulfill their plans.
Entrance examinations and admission conditions
In order to become a student of the University of Olomouc it is necessary to pass entrance tests in 3 subjects: physics, chemistry and biology. The test for each subject includes 40 multiple-choice questions, where one or more of them may be correct. All tests are held on the same day, and the time allotted for writing them cannot exceed 2 hours. The maximum number of points for each test is 50.
From the necessary documents for admission will be required:
- "Invitation Card", properly filled out and submitted by February 28th
- Nostrified certificate of secondary education
- State certificate proving the student's knowledge of Czech at the level B2.
How to prepare for admission?
The competition for a medical specialty at any of the above universities in the Czech Republic is quite high, often only 8-10% of applicants enter the chosen university at the first attempt. This is why Prague Education Center strongly recommends that you start actively preparing now to enter such a popular European specialty as dentistry. Particular attention should be paid to physics, as often children from CIS countries planning to enter the medical profession forget about the need to take a test in this subject and prepare only for biology and chemistry.
Currently, all medical faculties require foreign applicants to have at least C1 level of Czech (more information about language levels). It is important to choose the right preparatory courses where you can achieve high language skills, prepare for entrance exams and learn the profile terminology in one academic year.
The Prague Education Center's curriculum and program of major subjects has been specially designed for applicants seeking admission to medical specialties. From the very first days of the course, the students are intensively studying the Czech language, major terminology and preparing for the university entrance exams. Learn more about our comprehensive training program here.
