Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry*
A highly practical education from the outset, with a strong technological and clinical focus, enabling you to become a competent, up-to-date dentist who is ready to lead the way in oral health.
- On campus
- 5 Years
- 300 ECTS
- SEP 2026
- Spanish | English
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Presentation of the Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry*
UNIE’s Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry prepares you for professional practice as a dentist with a comprehensive program of up-to-date hands-on training geared towards the actual needs of society and the healthcare environment.
Over five years you’ll acquire a solid scientific grounding and develop progressive clinical skills in an academic environment connected to the professional world. From the very first year you’ll undertake preclinical training in simulated environments, progressing towards the clinical treatment of patients under expert supervision.
Through active methodologies, advanced digital technologies and a range of electives that will give you greater knowledge and understanding in high-demand fields, you’ll build a competitive professional profile aligned with industry trends. All this on a modern university campus surrounded by leading healthcare centres and boasting a faculty made up of renowned and experienced professionals.
*Currently under verification.
Curriculum of the Bachelor in Dentistry in Madrid
During the first year, students acquire a solid grounding in basic subjects such as anatomy, histology, biochemistry, physiology and psychology, while also taking their first steps in clinical simulation.
| Subject | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Orofacial Human Anatomy | Annual | Basic | 12 |
| Biostatistics | 1st | Basic | 6 |
| Cellular biology, genetics and histology | 1st | Basic | 6 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 1st | Basic | 6 |
| Human Biochemistry | 1st | Basic | 6 |
| Psychology | 2nd | Basic | 6 |
| Human Physiology | 2nd | Basic | 6 |
| Oral histology | 2nd | Basic | 6 |
| Introduction to clinical dental practice | 2nd | Basic | 6 |
Total credits | 60 |
The second year sees the start of clinical training, along with the acquisition of essential skills for professional dentistry, with subjects such as dental pathology and preventive and community dentistry. In this year students also acquire fundamental knowledge of medical pathology and pharmacology for a comprehensive approach to patient care.
| Signature | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiology and Public Health | 1st | Basic | 6 |
| Pathological Anatomy | 1st | Compulsory | 3 |
| General Medical Pathology | 1st | Compulsory | 6 |
| History of Dentistry | 1st | Compulsory | 3 |
| Dental biomaterials | 1st | Basic | 6 |
| General Surgical Pathology | 2nd | Compulsory | 6 |
| Pharmacology Anaesthesia and resuscitation | 2nd | Compulsory | 9 |
| Radiology, medical physics and radiation protection | 2nd | Basic | 6 |
| Cariology | 2nd | Compulsory | 6 |
| Preventive and Community Dentistry | Annual | Compulsory | 9 |
Total credits | 60 |
The third year marks the introduction to key areas such as dental prosthetics, dental pathology and therapeutics, orthodontics, oral surgical pathology and medical pathology, with an extensive focus on simulated clinical practice.
| Signature | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Medical Pathology | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Oral Surgical Pathology | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Dental Pathology and Therapeutics I | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Dental Prosthetics I | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Orthodontics I | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
Total credits | 60 |
In the fourth year, clinical activity is consolidated with care for real patients, addressing the different areas of dentistry.
| Signature | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Prosthetics II | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Paediatric Dentistry | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Dental Pathology and Therapeutics II | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Periodontics | Annual | Compulsory | 12 |
| Orthodontics II | 1st | Compulsory | 6 |
| Legal and Forensic Dentistry | 2nd | Compulsory | 6 |
Total credits | 60 |
Finally, the fifth year entails a high workload through clinical practice involving comprehensive dental treatment for adult, paediatric and medically compromised patients, together with specialization electives, training in dental clinic management and marketing, and completion of the Thesis.
| Signature | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Care Dentistry and Gerodontology | 1st | Compulsory | 6 |
| Elective 1 | 1st | Elective | 6 |
| Dental clinic management and marketing | 2nd | Compulsory | 6 |
| Elective 2 | 2nd | Elective | 6 |
| Practicum | Annual | External Internships | 30 |
| Final Degree Project | Annual | Bachelor’s Thesis | 6 |
Total credits | 60 |
| Signature | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry | 1st or 2nd | Elective | 6 |
| Dental traumatology | 1st or 2nd | Elective | 6 |
| Artificial Intelligence in Health | 1st or 2nd | Elective | 6 |
| Human Nutrition | 1st or 2nd | Elective | 6 |
| Dental Photography | 1st or 2nd | Elective | 6 |
Total credits | 30 |
Some subjects in the curriculum may be subject to change.
Regarding the range of electives on offer, a minimum number of students must be enrolled in each course for it to be delivered.
Qualification currently being assessed by Fundación Madri+d and awaiting final verification by the Council of Universities.*
Access and career opportunities for the Bachelor in Dentistry
The Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry is aimed at people with a vocation for healthcare and attending to patients’ needs, an interest in science and manual skills. The following are particularly valued:
- Interest in people’s well-being and health.
- Interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
- Scientific curiosity, responsibility and critical thinking.
- Psychomotor skills and attention to detail.
It is recommended to have completed a higher secondary-school program of study based on biology, physics and chemistry.
- Professional practice in private dental clinics.
- Dentist in public or state-subsidised health centres.
- Practice in the military or prison health system.
- Postgraduate training in specific areas (orthodontics, implantology, etc.).
- University teaching or vocational healthcare training.
- Research in biomedicine, biomaterials or dental public health.
- Practice in other EU countries with automatic qualification recognition.