The Master of
Dental Medicine
offers in-depth training in the following fields: preventative dental medicine, oral medicine and pathology, oral surgery, dento-maxillo-facial radiology, cariology, endodontics, dental care for children, orthodontics, fixed prosthesis, gnathology, periodontics, dental biomaterials, gerodontology and partial dentures. This course offers a pathway to the Federal Diploma in Dental Surgery.
In accordance with the law on health-care professions (LpMed), all examinations take place on a faculty level, with the exception of those that take place after conferral of the Master's degree, which are federal and common to all Swiss medicine faculties (Federal Examination in Human Medicine - EFMH).
The Master of
Dental Medicine
offers in-depth training in the following fields: preventative dental medicine, oral medicine and pathology, oral surgery, dento-maxillo-facial radiology, cariology, endodontics, dental care for children, orthodontics, fixed prosthesis, gnathology, periodontics, dental biomaterials, gerodontology and partial dentures. This course offers a pathway to the Federal Diploma in Dental Surgery.
In accordance with the law on health-care professions (LpMed), all examinations take place on a faculty level, with the exception of those that take place after conferral of the Master's degree, which are federal and common to all Swiss medicine faculties (Federal Examination in Human Medicine - EFMH).
Programme length
2 years (4 semesters)
Language of instruction
French
Working knowledge of English required for reading scientific texts.
Enrolment and Admission Conditions
Applications
Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
The Master of Dental Medicine
- First and second-year courses (120 credits):
- Clinical training: preventative dentistry; cariology/endodontics; medicine and oral pathology; orthodontics; oral surgery; biomaterials; fixed prosthesis and gnathology; geriatric dentistry and dentures; radiology/radiation protection; paediatric dentistry; periodonctics; maxillo-facial surgery; nose and throat
- Master's thesis
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Professional Prospects
Given the highly specialised nature of the dentistry programme, most graduates remain in the field and work in private dental practices. Others choose a research orientation or find work in a clinic attached to a social, school, or hospital service.
Contact information
Mr Serge Bouillaguet
T. +41 (0)22 379 41 07
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The Master of
Medicine
is primarily taught at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) or affiliated institutions. Theoretical and practical courses are integrated into clinical training modules and focus on clinical procedures and on learning and applying skills in a variety of disciplines, such as internal medicine and primary care, paediatrics, surgery, psychiatry or obstetrics and gynaecology. Some disciplines are crosscutting and studied throughout the programme (e.g. radiology, pathology, clinical pharmacology, forensic medicine and ethics). The third year of the Master's programme is devoted to clinical practice during which students do rotations to strengthen their skills and gain experience.
In accordance with the Swiss federal law on health-care professions (LpMed), all examinations take place on a faculty level, with the exception of those that take place after conferral of the Master's degree, which are federal and common to all Swiss medicine faculties (Federal Examination in Human Medicine - EFMH).
The Master of
Medicine
is primarily taught at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) or affiliated institutions. Theoretical and practical courses are integrated into clinical training modules and focus on clinical procedures and on learning and applying skills in a variety of disciplines, such as internal medicine and primary care, paediatrics, surgery, psychiatry or obstetrics and gynaecology. Some disciplines are crosscutting and studied throughout the programme (e.g. radiology, pathology, clinical pharmacology, forensic medicine and ethics). The third year of the Master's programme is devoted to clinical practice during which students do rotations to strengthen their skills and gain experience.
In accordance with the Swiss federal law on health-care professions (LpMed), all examinations take place on a faculty level, with the exception of those that take place after conferral of the Master's degree, which are federal and common to all Swiss medicine faculties (Federal Examination in Human Medicine - EFMH).
Programme length
3 years (6 semesters)
Language of instruction
French
Working knowledge of English required for reading scientific texts.
Enrolment and Admission Conditions
Applications
Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
The Master of Medicine
- First, second and third-year courses (180 credits):
- Introduction to the clinical approach
- Clinical training: internal medicine; paediatrics; surgery; obstetrics and gynaecology; psychiatry; community medicine and primary care; neurology; neurosurgery; emergency and intensive care; otorhinolaryngology; ophthalmology; dermatology
- Unit of synthesis, of integration and therapeutic 1
- Crosscutting disciplines
- Interprofessional education 2
- Master's thesis
- 10 months of elective rotations (Internist medicine, paediatrics, surgery, etc.) including 1 month with a physician or pediatrician.
- Unit of synthesis, of integration and therapeutic 2
- Interprofessional education 3
The Federal Examination in Human Medicine (EFMH) takes place after the conferral of the Master's in Medicine.
Mobility
See also internships SEMP (Swiss European Mobility Program):
www.unige.ch/exchange/fr/mobilite
Professional Prospects
Studies in human medicine prepare graduates for specific activities in numerous professional fields. Graduates generally begin their professional careers as internal medicine doctors before, in some cases, going on to become clinical chiefs of hospitals or outpatient facilities with a view to pursuing the post-graduate qualification of federal specialist. Many graduates end up working in private or group practices, and some go on to careers in hospitals or at university.
But there are many other professional opportunities as well:
- Positions in international or non-governmental organisations
- Role of expert for insurance and health insurance companies, in connection with legal/employment issues
- Positions in medical call centres
- Medical journalism
- Research in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
- IT and medical statistics
- Non-clinical teaching/research at university
Contact information
Ms Barbara Broers
T. +41 (0)22 379 50 13
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The Master in
Global Health
of the University of Geneva is a two year full time programme which aims to study contemporary health issues from interdisciplinary and international perspectives. The MScGH mission is to provide students the toolbox to understand and analyse health issues whose determinants are interlinked and whose complexity transcends borders and sectors of activity.
In our interdependent world, significant health issues such as emerging and remerging infectious diseases, the rise of chronic conditions, and the impact of climate change on health are intersectoral and transnational challenges which require collaboration and cooperation among multiple actors. To respond to these challenges, new educational opportunities are needed in addition to traditional training programmes in medicine or public health.
The MScGH seeks to combine the most relevant approaches on global health drawing on the perspectives of all relevant academic disciplines and global health actors based in Geneva. The MScGH is specifically designed to take advantage of the rich international environment of Geneva. It provides an opportunity to study where many health issues are discussed at the global level and to accomplish practical training in different setting such as NGOs and international organizations.
The Master in
Global Health
of the University of Geneva is a two year full time programme which aims to study contemporary health issues from interdisciplinary and international perspectives. The MScGH mission is to provide students the toolbox to understand and analyse health issues whose determinants are interlinked and whose complexity transcends borders and sectors of activity.
In our interdependent world, significant health issues such as emerging and remerging infectious diseases, the rise of chronic conditions, and the impact of climate change on health are intersectoral and transnational challenges which require collaboration and cooperation among multiple actors. To respond to these challenges, new educational opportunities are needed in addition to traditional training programmes in medicine or public health.
The MScGH seeks to combine the most relevant approaches on global health drawing on the perspectives of all relevant academic disciplines and global health actors based in Geneva. The MScGH is specifically designed to take advantage of the rich international environment of Geneva. It provides an opportunity to study where many health issues are discussed at the global level and to accomplish practical training in different setting such as NGOs and international organizations.
Programme length
2 years (4 semesters)
Language of instruction
English
Passive knowledge of French is recommended. Academic work may be submitted in either English or French. The entire programme can be followed in English, and some of the third semester specialisation courses may be available only in English as well.
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
Bachelor or equivalent degree.
Admission based on application file.
The MScGH welcomes application from students interested in global health with a background in any academic discipline.
unige.ch/gsi/fr/programmes/magh
Applications
Deadline: 28 February 2025
The Master in Global Health
- Disciplinary and methodological foundations (30 credits):
- 3 Disciplinary courses (18 credits)
2 Methodological seminars (12 credits)
- Interdisciplinary integration of knowledge (30 credits):
- Required interdisciplinary courses.
- Specialization (30 credits):
- Variable with at least one methodological seminar.
- Applying knowledge and skills (30 credits):
- Master Thesis and work placement/internship.
Upon validation by the program coordinator, students who already hold a Master's degree related to the themes addressed in the program may request equivalencies for the 3rd semester of the program, up to 30 credits. This request is made during the first year, after students have been accepted into the program.
Mobility
Professional Prospects
Contact information
Mr Bogomil Kohlbrenner
T. +41 (0)22 379 04 67
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The Master in
Neuroscience
is a joint programme of the Faculty of Psychology and Education, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science. It is managed by the Geneva University Neurocenter and focuses on theory, while also introducing students to scientific research and writing. The courses deal with brain function investigative techniques, neurobiology and cognitive and emotional processes. The programme is designed for students who want to work in neurosciences, including in hospitals and academia.
FOCUSES OF THE REQUIRED MODULES:
- Methodology, signal analysis, statistics
- Neurobiological fundamentals of cells and molecules
- Cognitive and affective sciences
The Master in
Neuroscience
is a joint programme of the Faculty of Psychology and Education, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science. It is managed by the Geneva University Neurocenter and focuses on theory, while also introducing students to scientific research and writing. The courses deal with brain function investigative techniques, neurobiology and cognitive and emotional processes. The programme is designed for students who want to work in neurosciences, including in hospitals and academia.
FOCUSES OF THE REQUIRED MODULES:
- Methodology, signal analysis, statistics
- Neurobiological fundamentals of cells and molecules
- Cognitive and affective sciences
Programme length
1.5 years (3 semesters)
Languages of instruction
English, French
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
Bachelor of Science, Medicine or Psychology, or an equivalent degree.
Merit-based admission.
Applications
Deadline for enrolment at the University: 28 February 2025
The Master in Neuroscience
- Required courses and electives (30 credits):
- Principles of Neurobiology
- Introduction to statistics and advanced statistics
- Techniques for Investigating Brain Functions
- Introduction to Cognitive and Affective Programing
- Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
- Neurobiology of Vigilance States
- PET and MRI Imaging in Neuroscience, etc.
- Research project (60 credits)
Mobility
Professional Prospects
Contact information
Ms Delphine Jochaut
T. +41 (0)22 379 52 28
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