Overview
Key Benefits
Diagnostic expertise
- Master advanced diagnostic techniques specific to companion animal dentistry.
Advanced therapy techniques
- Develop specialised skills in the latest patient therapy methods within odontology.
Surgical management proficiency
- Acquire comprehensive management skills in dental, maxillofacial, and oral surgery.
The specialisation in Odontology comprises core courses, advanced courses and a Master’s Project. Recommended length of study is 4 years.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Core courses | Advanced courses + Master's Project | ||
Module 1 Veterinary Methodology and Paraclinical Skills (7.5 ECTS) |
Module 3 Good Surgical Practice (7.5 ECTS) |
Module 5 Applied Clinical Companion Animal Odontology (6 ECTS) |
Module 7 Companion Animal Dental, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (6 ECTS) |
Module 2 Companion Animal Internal Medicine and Speciality Cases - Systematic Diagnostic Decision Making (7.5 ECTS) |
Module 4 Dedicated Companion Animal Clinical Practice (7.5 ECTS) |
Module 6 Advanced Clinical Companion Animal Odontology (6 ECTS) |
Module 8 Master's Project (12 ECTS) |
Intensive courses in a flexible schedule
The Master’s programme consists mainly of short intensive courses which allows you to study alongside your veterinarian practice. To participate in the programme you need to make a total of 8 visits to Copenhagen, Denmark, as follows:
- Module 1 and 5-7 are 5-days intensive courses conducted at the University of Copenhagen.
- Module 2-3 are 6-days intensive courses conducted at the University of Copenhagen.
- Module 4 entails a clinical externship, hosted either at the University of Copenhagen or another international EAEVE- or AVMA-accredited university hospital.
- For the Master’s Project, students receive personalised academic guidance, which is also available online if needed. This project culminates in an oral examination conducted in Copenhagen or online.
The courses are available every second year and all course dates will be announced well in advance, providing the opportunity to schedule the courses within your busy work life.
Core courses
The core courses are pre-approved towards:
- Danish Certificate in Small Animal Disease.1
- The Swedish specialist in Diseases of Dogs and Cats – Steg 1.2
- The Norwegian specialist in diseases of dogs and cats.3
1 Fagdyrlæge i sygdomme hos hunde og katte.
2 All courses, except module 4, are approved as 5 courses towards 'Specialistkompetens i sjukdomar hos hund och katt – Steg 1'.
3 All courses, except module 4, are approved as 148 hours towards 'Specialisering i veterinærmedisin, specialitet smådyr'.
The Master's programme
The Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science is approved as part of the credentials towards the Danish Veterinary Specialist (Specialdyrlæge).
Companion Animal Odontology:
EU | Non-EU | |
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Core courses | ||
Admission fee | 7,500 DKK | 7,500 DKK |
Module 1-4 | 28,500 DKK - 33,500 DKK per module | 33,800 DKK - 38,800 DKK per module |
Advanced courses | ||
Admission fee | 7,500 DKK | 7,500 DKK |
Module 5-7 | 33,000 DKK per module | 37,240 DKK per module |
Master's Project | ||
Module 8 | 21,000 DKK | 29,480 DKK |
Citizens from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland are eligible for reduced tuition fees according to EU legislation.
The tuition fee is paid per course and are charged once per semester. The fees for individual courses are listed under each course.
Admission
The specialisation track in Odontology accepts new students every other year, starting in October/November of odd-numbered years.
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Pernille Holst
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Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science
Continuing Professional Development
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
Blegdamsvej 3B
2200 Copenhagen N - Denmark