DENTAL HYGIENE

The aims of the Dental Hygiene Programme are to educate and train dental hygienists based on the requirements recognized in the EU, to create possibilities for acquiring the qualification of a dental hygienist, granting the right to provide healthcare services, to foster interest in the novelties of the science and practice of oral health care, to develop creative, scientific, and critical thinking, and the sense of intellectual satisfaction from studies or work.

 

Degree and qualification
BSc in Oral Health Care and qualification of the Dental Hygienist
Duration
4 years
ECTS credits
240
Tuition fee (per year)
€3,727
* Tuition fees are subject to change
Language
English
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WHY STUDY AT LSMU?

  • Clinical skills developed in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic States
  • Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, Israel and other countries
  • Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling
  • Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up over 23 % of the total student body at LSMU
  • Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange programme
  • Problem-based learning curriculum, which allows students to solve clinical cases, conduct research, discuss and present hypothetical theories, solutions or recommendations
  • Small groups (up to 10 students) in clinical courses
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AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

  • Continue your education by entering MSc programmes. Later PhD studies.
  • Practice dental hygiene. Work in public or private institutions conducting oral health care or other related areas of oral health care promotion.
  • Consult patients on issues of oral and dental diseasesꞌ prevention and healthy living preparing prevention programs for improving health maintenance factors.
  • Work with diagnostic dental equipment, devices, instruments, and materials applying measures of infection control and methods for completing oral care procedures.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

What you will learn each year:

  • Year 1: Natural Sciences, Human Anatomy, Dental Hygienst’s Professional Health, Psychology of Communication, Lithuanian Language
  • Year 2: Physiology, Oral Health and Personal Oral Hygiene, Ethics, Ergonomics, Phantom Course in Professional Dental Hygiene
  • Year 3: Professional Dental Hygiene and Clinical Practice, Cariology and Clinical Practice, Periodontology and Clinical Practice, Oral Surgery: pain control, Pharmacology, Radiology, Prevention of Oral Diseases
  • Year 4: Clinical Practice, Paediatric Dentistry and Clinical Practice, Oral Health Care of Elderly People, Oral Health Care of Orthodontic Patients, Introduction into Prosthetic Dentistry

STUDY ENVIRONMENT

Studies at LSMU take place in modern classrooms, renovated laboratories, established practice bases, and practical skills are taught with the help of modern simulation equipment.

ACCOMODATION

Students have the opportunity to live in one of the university’s dormitories. The dormitories are located in strategically convenient places, not far from the university departments, there are bus and trolleybus stops, shops and various entertainment places nearby.

UNIVERSITY DORMITORY
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ADMISSION PROCESS

Application calendar
Date
1 NovemberOpening the online application period. All applicants must apply at apply.lsmuni.lt and upload copies of all required documents
8 NovemberReview of the applications begins
2 JanuaryThe period of Entrance tests starts
5 JulyApplication deadline. The online application system will be closed on 5 July 00:00
15 JulyDeadline to sit entrance test
Admission requirements

The admission procedure to the study programmes in English is based on following RULES FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO THE LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN 2023 (Rules are reviewed each academic year, so minor changes are to be expected).

International students could be admitted into the English programme of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences if they provide the legalized high school or college certificate and transcript (officially translated into English) and pass the entrance test. Basic knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is required. Good knowledge of the English language is obligatory.

All applicants must apply online and provide all documents required for admission. 

Holders of foreign qualifications who prefer to study in the Lithuanian language can be accepted to the state-funded study places in the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences or claim for scholarships in accordance with the procedures established by the applicable legislation in cases when:

  • They are citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member countries of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) ;
  • They are non-EU and non-EEA nationals granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania or they are stateless persons;
  • They are children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin (further the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin).

For more information, please, follow this link.

Foreign nationals and stateless persons who do not meet the required criteria listed above are accepted to study at higher education institutions with their own funds by taking part in the competition.  

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:

  • Matriculation / School Leaving Certificate approved by the governmental authorities (see below “Legalization of Education Documents”) in English or an authorized translation into English.
  • Transcripts of high school/ senior secondary school verifying successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. For Health Psychology study programme – Mathematics and Biology;
  • Certificate proving the knowledge of English: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; the certificate confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level (CEFR) or similar.
  • Motivation letter;
  • Passport or ID;
  • One passport-type photograph (3×4 cm);
  • Application fee 150 EUR (non-refundable).
  • Bachelor’s Degree Diploma (university’s level) approved by the governmental authorities (see below “Legalization of Education Documents”) in English or an authorized translation into English. More detailed description of the required educational documents is provided online: https://apply.lsmuni.lt/;
  • Transcript of Academic Records provided directly from the former university (if it was issued in any other language than English, an authorized translation into English must be provided);
  • Certificate proving the knowledge of English language: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; the certificate confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level (CEFR) or similar.
  • Motivation letter;
  • Passport or ID;
  • One passport-type photograph (3×4 cm);
  • Application fee 150 EUR (non – refundable).

Note: The Admission Committee may request additional documents.

Legalization of Education Documents
Applicants who received their education in member countries of the Hague 1961 Convention (e.g. Israel, Italy, India, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Venezuela, etc.) should have an attached Apostille to their educational documents. In most countries, the Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Education.

The education documents of applicants who received their education in any other country (Lebanon, Jordan, Philippines, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, etc.) should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic mission or consular post of the country where education was received.

Recognition of Education Documents
Applicants must be eligible to study at the university based on the level of qualification from former education. High school matriculation or university diplomas are verified according to the required level of education and must pass validation of authenticity. The process is performed following the Procedure for Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications and Quality Assurance System for Decision-Making.

Entrance test

The test could be held in Kaunas during Open Days, or any other city worldwide (subject to the number of applicants). The qualified applicants will be invited to the entrance test by an admission officer (LSMU) or an official University representative outside Lithuania. In some cases the entrance test can be organized online. Applicants will be informed individually about the possibility to sit the online test.

 The entrance test has two steps: the interview and the test composed of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) in Biology and Chemistry (30 questions each). The total time to complete the test is 90 minutes.

If applicants are not able to present a certificate proving the knowledge of English language (TOEFL, IELTS, B2 Level ‘Independent user’ by CEFR or adequate), they must sit the English language test, prepared by the University.

DatePlaceMore information
January 26Gothenburg SwedenCanceled
January 26Online entrance testThe link will be provided for the selected applicants only.
January 30Stockholm, SwedenCanceled
February 23Online entrance testThe link will be provided for the selected applicants only.
March 10Oslo, NorwayAddress: TBA
March 10Stockholm, SwedenCanceled
March 12Gothenburg, SwedenScandic Crown hotel (Polhemsplatsen 3)
March 30Online entrance test The link will be provided for the selected applicants only.
April 13Stockholm, SwedenAddress: TBA
April 22Valencia, SpainAddress: TBA
April 27Online entrance test The link will be provided for the selected applicants only.
May 15Oslo, NorwayAddress: TBA
May 16Gothenburg, SwedenAddress: TBA
June 20Stockholm, SwedenAddress: TBA
June 22Gothenburg, SwedenAddress: TBA
Exemptions from entrance test

The following applicants are exempted from LSMU entrance test:

1. Applicants who apply for the following programmes:

  • First Cycle (Bachelor’s) degrees: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Health Psychology, Physiotherapy, Medical and Veterinary Genetics, Dental Hygiene; 
    Note: The admission of the above-listed applicants will be based on their prior education grades in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Health Psychology only) and interview results. It is mandatory to sit entrance test for the applicants with no grades in the listed subjects.
  • Second Cycle (Master’s) degrees: Applied Public Health, Management of Public Health, Advanced Nursing Practice, Lifestyle Medicine, Food Science, Animal Science, Clinical Health Psychology, Animal and Human Interaction, Laboratory Medicine Biology.

2. Applicants whose education is based on formally acknowledged educational systems listed below with evaluation scores in Biology and Chemistry (Mathematics for Health Psychology study programme):

A level certificate “A Levels”B and B
IB Diploma “International Baccalaureate”5 (H level)
BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test)
BMAT could be taken at home country or any other country here the tests are offered. Please, click here for further information.
Sections 1 and 2 – score 5, 
Section 3 – score 3B 
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
MCAT could be taken at home country or any other country where test is offered. Please, click here for further information.

500
IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test)
IMAT could be taken at home country or any other country where test is offered. Please, click here for further information.

40
NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test)
NEET is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) in India. Please, click here for further information.

400
German certificate – “Abitur”12 (points) or 1-2
Swedish certificate – “Examensbevis”B and B (level 2)
Spanish certificate – “Titulo de Bachiller” accompanied by “Selectividad”7
French certificate – “Baccalaureat”15
Student visa

Students must obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP), which enables them to live in the Republic of Lithuania for a more extended period, i.e., the whole study period. Students coming from the Member States of the European Union also nationals of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein shall be issued a residence permit for a national of the European Community Member State – EC residence permit.

Students from any other country than the EU Member State shall apply for the national visa D. The application for the issue of a national visa D shall be submitted to the diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Lithuania abroad. The visa D will enable a student to enter Lithuania and stay for one calendar year legally. Since the application for the issue of a temporary residence permit could be examined within four (4) months, first-year students shall submit an application for the issue of TRP to the local Migration Office four (4) months before the expiry of the visa D. Usually TRP is valid for one calendar year. A student of the EU Member State shall submit an application for the EC residence permit in Lithuania to the Migration Office, too. The application will be examined not later than within one month from the date of receipt of the application.

Students staying legally in the Republic of Lithuania shall submit an application for the replacement of their residence permit (TRP) to the local Migration Office two months before the expiry of the actual TRP.

The visa D and the TRP are obtained through the mediation of the University at the student’s expense. The following documents should be submitted when applying for the visa D or the TRP:
1. Application Form;
2. Valid passport or ID;
3. University’s mediation documents;
4. Documents certifying the financial status of the applicant;
5. Health insurance policy;
6. Application fee;
7. Two passport-type photos.

IMPORTANT! A student who applies for the temporary residence permit (TRP) first time shall submit a Statement (Criminal Record) of a competent authority of a foreign country, where the student lived before arriving in the Republic of Lithuania or where s/he currently lives, certifying the fact that s/he has (not) been convicted of a crime in that state.

Refer to the Migration Department for detailed information about the issue of visa D and the TRP.

Study fairs and events

We are looking forward to meeting you at the study fairs in your city!

DateFair/WebinarCountryMore information
27-28/10/2022

XXV International Education Fair

Tashkent, Uzbekistan




24-26/11/2022 Thursday 10:00-17:00, Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00

Kunskap&Framid



Gothenburg, Sweden


Visit us in stands B05:40 and B03:27 https://en.kunskapframtid.se/


07/12/2022, 9:00 – 16:00SACO  

Malmo, Swedenhttps://www.hhs.se/en/about-us/calendar/meet-us/2022/saco-studentmassa-malmo/

19/01/2023, 09:30 – 18:00     

Unitour International University Fair  Valencia, Spain  Visit us: MUSEO DE LAS CIENCIAS – CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS Av. del Professor López Piñero, 7, 46013 Valencia  
01-02/12/2022 9:00 – 16:00SACOStockholm, SwedenKistamässan AB, Arne Beurlings Torg 5, 164 40 Kista  
28/01/2023 12:00 – 16:00Annual Eduplanet fairStockholm, SwedenClarion Hotel Sign Stockholm Stortingsgata 20, Venue room C4
03/02/2023 13:00-16:00Annual Blueberry fairGothenburg SwedenRadisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (close to central station) Street address: Södra Hamngatan 59 Post code: 401 24 City: Gothenburg
04/02/2023 13:00 – 16:00Annual Blueberry fairStockholm, Sweden Kulturhuset, Foajé 3, Sergels Torg (close to the central station) Address: Sergels torg 3
15-16/02/2023. 9:00 – 15:00Students Fairs NorwayOslo, Norwayhttps://www.tautdanning.no/studentfairs/oslo/   Exhibition venue
Telenor Arena
John Strandruds vei 16,
1360 Fornebu OSLO / TELENOR ARENA
01-02/03/2023World EXPO Educational FairTashkent, UzbekistanInternational Hotel Tashkent, Uzbekistan
04/03/2023, 10:00 – 16:00Horizon fair in MunsterMunster, GermanyMesse und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland
09/03/2023, 16:00 – 20:00Annual Eduplanet fairOslo, NorwayÖstra Järnvägsgatan 35 0161 Oslo, Norway 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden  
09/03/2023Annual Studin fairStockholm, SwedenSergels torg, Stockholm, Sweden
11/03/2023Annual Studin fairGotheburg, SwedenTredje Långgatan 9 in Göteborg, Sweden
01/04/2023, 10:00-16:00Annual fair with Future DoctorMunchen, Germany    PresseClub Munich, on Marienplatz 22, 80331 München
01/04/2023, 14.00–18.00Begin fair in Vietnam  Hanoi, VietnamVenue: Pullman Hanoi Hotel, 40 Cat Linh St., Dong Da District Registration page, https://begin-expo.com/en/events/international-education-fair-hanoi/
01/04/2023, 14.00–18.00Begin fair in VietnamHo Chi Minh City, VietnamVenue: Lotte Hotel Saigon, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St., District 1 Registration page, https://begin-expo.com/en/events/international-education-fair-hochimihn/
26-28/04/2023GETEXDubai, UAEDubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Specialised in the field of biomedical studies, the University trains specialists in all in-demand areas of life sciences, the entire team of health care professionals: doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, rehabilitation, public health, veterinary, animal sciences, food and feed production and safety specialists.

25 %
International students
19
Programmes in English
#1
Choice in LT for biomedicine
240
Partner Universities
400
Exchange students per year

CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Contact us. We will tell you about the study programmes, their differences, and introduce the possibilities in detail.
Laima Piliponienė
International Program Coordinator