Orthodontics and Aligner Therapy, M.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Wiesbaden, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Das berufsbegleitende Masterstudium Kieferorthopädie und Alignertherapie (M.Sc.) vermittelt in vier Semestern eine fortgeschrittene praktische und akademische Weiterbildung in den Bereichen Kieferorthopädie und Alignertherapie. Der Studiengang ist eine Kooperation mit dem IBIZ Privatinstitut für Bildung und Innovation in der Zahnmedizin GmbH, mit Studienorten in Wiesbaden und Crailsheim.
Im Studium vertiefen Sie Ihr zahnmedizinisches Fachwissen durch eine Kombination aus wissenschaftlich fundierter Lehre und anwendungsnaher Weiterbildung. In insgesamt 18 Modulen erwerben Sie zusätzliche fachliche Expertise für moderne, digitale und interdisziplinäre Behandlungsmethoden im Bereich Kieferorthopädie und Alignertherapie.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build advanced orthodontic and aligner-therapy expertise with academic-university instruction combined with practical training
- Focus on implementing digital approaches in dentistry and on aligning treatment planning workflows
- Work through practical case-based learning and discussions with experienced teaching staff
- Specialise in aligner therapy, including virtual planning of aligner treatments
- Apply orthodontic-surgical therapy topics and digital aspects in theory and practice
- Use practice phases to gain direct insights into specialised orthodontic practices and the digital workflow during real patient care
Curriculum
90 CP part-time M.Sc. in Orthodontics and Aligner Therapy with study plan across four semesters.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Study modules (Semester 1) | Wissenschaftliche Methodik | ||
| Ätiologie und Morphogenese | ||||
| Diagnostik in der Kieferorthopädie | ||||
| Digitale Alignertherapie I | ||||
| Professionelles Selbstbild I | ||||
| Frühbehandlung und Prävention | ||||
| Kieferorthopädische Planung und Behandlungsmittel | ||||
| Semester 2 | Study modules (Semester 2) | Digitale Alignertherapie II | ||
| Digitale Aspekte in Theorie und Praxis | ||||
| Professionelles Selbstbild II | ||||
| Digitale Alignertherapie III | ||||
| Managementkompetenzen | ||||
| Kieferorthopädisch-chirurgische Therapie | ||||
| Fallbesprechungen | ||||
| Überfachliche Themenfelder | ||||
| Semester 3 | Study modules (Semester 3) | Frühbehandlung und Prävention | ||
| Kieferorthopädische Planung und Behandlungsmittel | ||||
| Digitale Alignertherapie II | ||||
| Professionelles Selbstbild II | ||||
| Professionelles Selbstbild III | ||||
| Digitale Aspekte in Theorie und Praxis | ||||
| Kieferorthopädisch-chirurgische Therapie | ||||
| Fallbesprechungen | ||||
| Semester 4 | Study modules (Semester 4) and final assessment | Digitale Alignertherapie III | ||
| Digitale Aspekte in Theorie und Praxis | ||||
| Professionelles Selbstbild III | ||||
| Professionelles Selbstbild IV | ||||
| Abschlussprüfung | ||||
| Total | All study modules across Semesters 1–4 including Abschlussprüfung (final assessment) | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain advanced, university-level skills for treating complex orthodontic cases with aligners and modern, digitally supported workflows.
- Because the program is part-time and designed for working professionals, you can apply new treatment approaches directly in your own practice while studying.
- The curriculum blends theory with practical case discussions, helping you develop decision-making skills for effective and evidence-informed treatment concepts.
- The program’s focus on digital dentistry and interdisciplinary treatment strengthens your profile for roles in orthodontic practices, clinics, and related areas in dental industry settings.
- You graduate with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) qualification that can support your further professional growth toward specialist and leadership responsibilities in your field.
Employability rate
Graduates of orthodontics and related dental specialisation pathways in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting consistent demand for qualified clinical specialists and ongoing treatment needs.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook when you build practical expertise and stay current with digital treatment approaches.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised degree in dentistry | International applicants must have completed a university degree in the field of dentistry. The program also states that, as a rule, applicants should have an Approbation document. |
| Professional experience and required training contract | International applicants are required to have at least one year of professional experience. They must also have an advanced training contract with the IBIZ Privatinstitut für Bildung und Innovation in der Zahnmedizin GmbH. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. For international applicants without German qualifications, you will need to provide proof of German language ability that meets the admissions requirements for this specific Master’s degree.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15000 / per year | Listed tuition for this part-time program is 1,250.00 EUR per month. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | A mandatory semester contribution exists, but the exact semester fee amount is not published on the program page. The semester contribution is described as including the AStA contribution and the semester ticket. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | The program page shows 'Anmeldegebühr', but the exact amount is not displayed in the extracted program information. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS funds selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany and supports participants from developing countries for postgraduate or Master’s study. You must apply to the DAAD EPOS scholarship in line with the scholarship’s eligibility conditions and the selected-course list, and the scholarship is tied to selected German postgraduate courses. |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online
Submit your application using the university’s online application process. After you submit, the university emails you access details for an upload area for your application documents. The general application window is stated as possible throughout the year, with no application deadline mentioned on the admissions process page for the online application step.
Complete the admissions review
After receiving your application, the university checks whether you meet the program’s specific admission requirements. For part-time work alongside studies, this typically includes verifying the stated professional experience and the required training contract. If needed, the university may also arrange an interview or an admissions test as part of the review.
Upload required documents for admission
In the upload area, upload your qualifications and other application-relevant documents. The process page states that documents that must be submitted as officially certified copies by post are marked in the upload area, so you should follow the document instructions exactly. Make sure all document uploads are completed within the timeframes stated to you after your application.
Receive the decision and enrol
After the university has reviewed your application, you receive feedback on whether you are admitted. If you are admitted, the university sends you your study contract, which you should return signed as quickly as possible. The upload area will also show any remaining documents required for enrolment so that your start can proceed without delays.