The part-time Master’s programme M.Sc. Specialized Orthodontics is designed for dentists who want to systematically deepen their knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of dental and jaw malocclusions. It covers orthodontic therapy for children, adolescents and adults as well as interdisciplinary approaches to complex dysgnathia.
The programme is delivered by the Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine at TU Dresden in cooperation with the International Medical College (IMC). TU Dresden is the degree-awarding university. Scientific foundations, modern treatment methods, practical training and clinical application are closely interlinked.
You can choose between German-language and English-language programmes lasting three semesters and worth 60 ECTS, or four semesters and worth 90 ECTS. In addition, the IMC offers a three-year postgraduate training pathway that combines the four-semester Master’s programme with continuous clinical case supervision. The supervision starts alongside the Master’s programme and continues for a further year after its completion.
| Feature | German 3 semesters |
English 3 semesters |
German 4 semesters |
English 4 semesters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | German | English | German | English |
| Duration | 3 semesters 18 months |
3 semesters 18 months |
4 semesters 24 months |
4 semesters 24 months |
| Credit points | 60 ECTS | 60 ECTS | 90 ECTS | 90 ECTS |
| Start of programme | 1 April | 1 April | 1 October | 1 October |
| Focus | Basic and specialisation modules | Basic and specialisation modules | Additional semester on scientific work and empirical research | Additional semester on scientific work and empirical research |
| Tuition fees | €28,650 €9,550 per semester |
€28,650 €9,550 per semester |
€38,200 €9,550 per semester |
€38,200 €9,550 per semester |
| Additional flat rate | €500 Catering flat rate |
€5,300 Travel cost flat rate |
€500 Travel cost flat rate |
€5,300 Travel cost flat rate |
From October 2026, the IMC offers a three-year postgraduate training pathway. The programme described here combines the German-language four-semester Master’s programme (90 ECTS) with structured clinical case supervision. The supervision begins alongside the two-year Master’s programme and continues for a further year afterwards. Your own clinical cases are thus accompanied over a total period of three years.
As part of the clinical case supervision, your own patient cases are:
The case supervision is provided by experienced university lecturers and recognised experts in orthodontics and related disciplines. It extends the Master’s programme with long-term support for your own clinical work. The academic Master’s programme comprises four semesters; the clinical supervision continues for two further semesters beyond that.
If you have already completed a Master’s programme, the clinical case supervision can also be taken separately for one year or, if required, for longer.
View the three-year orthodontic training pathway
More information on clinical case supervision
The basic modules provide the medical, dental and diagnostic foundations for responsible orthodontic treatment. They include anatomy and histology, immunology and inflammatory processes, medical history and treatment of high-risk patients, emergency medicine, local anaesthesia, radiological diagnostics including CBCT, hygiene, and the physiology and pathology of oral structures.
The specialisation modules focus on orthodontic diagnostics and treatment planning, removable and fixed appliances, biomechanics and tooth movement, functional orthodontics, modern digital workflows, orthognathic surgery and interdisciplinary treatment concepts. Case analyses and scientific case documentation link the theoretical content with complex clinical treatment situations.
Participants learn to diagnose complex dental and jaw malocclusions and dysgnathia cases in a structured way and to plan their treatment on an interdisciplinary basis. They apply digital methods in diagnostics, treatment planning and documentation, evaluate different treatment options on an evidence-based footing and prepare case documentation in line with scientific and methodological standards.
The digital learning content is available via the IMC learning platform and can be worked through flexibly at your own pace. Live online lectures are usually recorded and supplemented with practice questions, workshops, practical exercises, practicals and case presentations. The three-year training pathway deepens this practical focus through continuous supervision of your own treatment cases.
The programme is aimed at experienced dentists and builds on existing clinical practice. Specialized Orthodontics has additional subject-specific admission requirements, in particular prior orthodontic training or comparable relevant professional experience. The complete and binding requirements can be found on the page for each programme and in the applicable study and examination regulations.
Curricula or further training you have already completed can be submitted for review. The Board of Examiners decides on the recognition of modules and a possible reduction of tuition fees once the relevant evidence has been submitted.