About the Program
The NVU Dental Medicine (DMD) Educational Program is a comprehensive five-year curriculum designed to train skilled, ethical, and culturally competent dental professionals. It emphasizes outcome-based education, combining theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and research with a strong focus on practical application. The program fosters an understanding of dental medicine, patient care, and public health while ensuring students are well-prepared for diverse health care settings and multicultural environments.
Program advantages
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The program combines foundational courses in human and biomedical sciences in the first two years, followed by clinical training, hands-on patient care, and community-based projects in later years.
- Early Clinical Exposure: Students gain early practical experience through clinical rotations, dental assisting, and participation in dental public health initiatives, ensuring they are ready for real-world practice.
- Ethical and Professional Development: The program places a strong emphasis on ethical principles, respect for patient autonomy, and the development of professionalism in dental practice.
- Community Engagement: Students contribute to public health efforts by participating in community-based dental care projects, addressing oral health challenges on both local and international levels.
- Lifelong Learning: The program fosters a mindset of continuous learning and professional growth, preparing students for long-term success in the dental field.
Program Objectives
- Develop Competent and Caring Dental Professionals: Train students to become skilled, confident, and compassionate specialists capable of providing high-quality dental care.
- Integrate Knowledge and Practical Skills: Ensure that students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills in a way that supports their ability to independently manage patient care.
- Prepare for Multicultural Practice: Equip students with the skills necessary to work effectively in diverse, multicultural healthcare environments.
- Foster Ethical and Patient-Centered Care: Promote an understanding of ethical values and patient autonomy, with a focus on providing care that is both rational and efficient.
- Promote Research and Community Health: Encourage involvement in dental research and community outreach, addressing public health issues and improving oral health outcomes at both local and global levels.
- Ensure Employability: Prepare students for a competitive and evolving dental job market, enhancing their career prospects through a combination of academic excellence and practical experience.
Job Opportunities
Graduates of the NVU DMD program are well-equipped to pursue careers in:
- Private and Public Dental Practices
- Dental Hospitals or Health Institutions
- Community Health Programs
- Academic and Research Positions
- International Opportunities due to the program's multicultural and global approach.
The program also provides graduates with high employability prospects, preparing them for dynamic, evolving roles in the dental field.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must successfully pass the General Secondary Examination with a score of -- or higher in the scientific branch (likely in subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics).
- Graduates from other examination systems (such as the SAT, IGCSE/International GCSE, Psychometric Exam, or Bagrut Exam) will be evaluated based on their equivalence to the required general secondary examination score. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education will verify and certify the equivalence of these qualifications to meet the program's entry requirements.
Financial cost
- Program enrollment fees:
3500$ per semester. The program requires a total of 300 credits hours for graduation, to be completed over 10 semesters (5 years).