Dentistry

Programme structure

Please note that certain changes in programme are possible.

*There is one final State Exam for the Dentistry study programme, which consists of two parts (practical and written).

The assessment of a student is directly related to the learning outcomes. The principles of the assessment are set out by the VU Study Provisions, VU Procedure for the assessment of study results and the resolutions of the Council of VU FM, which are described in the course descriptions of each study subject.

In all subjects of the Dentistry study programme, each student’s achievements are assessed by an examination. The evaluation of the study subjects is performed by applying the principle of an accumulative score, i.e. apart from the exam, the final assessment is also determined by the tasks, activities and tests completed throughout the semester (performance in lectures, tests, clinical tasks, presentations and other self-study assessments, etc.). All requirements for the assessment are provided to the students together with the course unit descriptions. At the beginning of each semester, the teacher introduces the students to the assessment requirements. The continued evaluation ensures regular screening and an assessment of the knowledge the students have gained during each semester. 

Key Learning Outcomes

A Doctor of Dental Medicine possesses skills in using the main clinical methods, including taking and writing a medical case history, performing intraoral and extraoral examinations, interpreting a patient’s case history results, performing physical, laboratory and instrumental examinations, identifying a patient’s problems, and determining a preliminary diagnosis, assessment and treatment plan. He/she also possesses the main clinical skills, as well as scientific research, communication, professional ethics and informational technology skills.

Specific Programme Requirements

The applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• The applicant must take an entrance examination. The examination is conducted online on the following dates:

• January 23, 2025 14:00 (EET, UTC+2)

• February 20, 2025 14:00 (EET, UTC+2)

• March 20, 2025 14:00 (EET, UTC+2)

• April 17, 2025 14:00 (EET, UTC+2)

• May 22, 2025 14:00 (EET, UTC+2)

• June 19, 2025 14:00 (EET, UTC+2)

• IMPORTANT! Non-EU citizens must take the entrance exam no later than May 22, 2025, at 14:00 (EET, UTC+2).

An applicant must register for the examination and choose a suitable date. The registration form is available here. You will find further information regarding the examination here. An applicant can take an examination only once per one application period.

• Entrance examination fee: 200 EUR. IMPORTANT! Entrance examination fee must be paid at least 48h prior to the examination time and is not refundable! 

• If the applicant has passed the following examinations no earlier than during the 2nd year before admission, the applicant may apply without taking the entrance examination, but must submit the results of one of the following tests (the results of tests remain valid for 2 years).

• If the applicant has one of the following school qualifications he/she may apply without taking the entrance examination:

• Applicants must have completed the Biology subject at school. The Natural Sciences subject is considered to be equivalent to the Biology subject. The entrance examination is mandatory.

• If the applicant has graduated in Biomedicine/Life Sciences/Health Sciences and has a diploma, he/she may have completed either the Biology or Chemistry/Physics subject at school. However, it is mandatory to provide documents about the education acquired in the field of Biomedicine/Life Sciences/Health Sciences. In such a case, MF will assess whether the applicant must additionally pass the entrance examination.

• If the applicant has completed Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics subjects, it shall be considered to be an advantage.

• Due to the differences in the education systems of different countries, the University reserves the right to individually assess the suitability of an applicant for the study programme if he/she does not meet all of the listed criteria.

• You will have an opportunity to study and learn basic Lithuanian language (B1). The course will be free of additional charge and integrated into your daily schedule. You will gradually reach B1 level throughout 6 consecutive semesters until your clinical courses start. Basic Lithuanian language knowledge is obligatory for clinical courses and final year internship (in case internship is conducted in Lithuania). Knowing basic language would facilitate and deepen your learning experience and help in the development and formation of medical skills.

  Lithuanian language will also be required when obtaining MD license. Obtaining MD license in Lithuania would facilitate this process in any other country of your choice.

• Alternatively, a student can submit a nationally acknowledged certificate proving B1 level in Lithuanian language, such tests are offered by National Agency for Education. 

• An applicant who is a Lithuanian citizen can apply for programmes taught in English, however, if admitted he/she will be required to continue the studies in English track until graduation with no possibility to transfer to a similar programme taught in Lithuanian. If an applicant is interested in programmes taught in Lithuanian language, he/she must apply via LAMA BPO platform.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

For Transferring Students

For further information regarding the possibility to transfer to Medicine/Dentistry study programmes please visit VU MF website.