Degree in Dentistry in Spain at UCAM University of Murcia

Dentistry Degree Course – UCAM

The Dentistry Degree Course at the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) is an official university course lasting 5 years (300 ECTS), designed to train highly qualified professionals in the field of dentistry, with a strong integration between theoretical training, clinical practice and direct experience with patients.

The programme stands out for its modern, profession-oriented teaching approach, which allows students to progressively acquire real clinical skills in a structured, high-level university setting. From the early stages of the programme, students are guided in the development of the technical, diagnostic and decision-making skills necessary for the practice of dentistry.

One of the central elements of the programme is continuous clinical training, carried out within the UCAM Dental University Dental Clinic, one of the largest and most advanced in Spain. Here, students operate under the supervision of experienced teachers and professionals, working on real cases in an environment that faithfully reproduces professional practice.

The UCAM Dentistry Degree Course is structured according to the standards of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and offers a solid and comprehensive education, designed to facilitate entry into the world of work, access to postgraduate specialisation courses and the development of a professional career in dentistry, both in Spain and internationally.

Strengths of the UCAM Dentistry Degree Course

• Real clinical training right from the start of the university course
• The UCAM Dentistry Degree Course is designed to offer practical clinical training, with practical and clinical activities carried out on real patients. This approach allows students to develop the operational skills that are essential for practising dentistry and to enter the world of work with greater confidence.
• UCAM Dental: one of the most advanced university clinics in Spain
• The UCAM Dental university dental clinic is one of the main strengths of the programme. Equipped with modern facilities, advanced technology and numerous operating stations, it allows students to train in a highly professional environment, similar to that of a real dental practice.
• Effective integration of theory and practice
• The curriculum combines theoretical teaching, practical exercises and clinical activities in a balanced way, promoting the progressive learning of the diagnostic, therapeutic and decision-making skills required in modern dental practice.
• Official qualification in line with European standards (EHEA)
• The course is an official university qualification structured in accordance with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). This is particularly relevant for students who intend to pursue a professional career in Europe and initiate the procedures for recognition of the qualification in accordance with current regulations.
• Teachers with clinical and academic experience
• Teaching is entrusted to a faculty composed of university professors and professionals in the dental sector, who bring a practical and up-to-date approach to the classroom, aligned with the real needs of the profession.
• High employability and access to postgraduate specialisations
• The UCAM Degree Course in Dentistry is designed to facilitate entry into the job market and provides a solid foundation for access to master’s degrees and specialisation courses in dentistry, such as implantology, orthodontics, oral surgery and paediatric dentistry.

Career opportunities in Dentistry

The Dentistry Degree Course at the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) offers comprehensive, professional training geared towards concrete career opportunities in the dental sector, both in Spain and across Europe, in accordance with current regulations.

Thanks to the strong integration between theoretical training, clinical practice on real patients and the use of advanced university facilities, graduates acquire skills that are immediately applicable in the world of work.

Main career opportunities

• Dentist in private practices and healthcare facilities
• Graduates can pursue a career as a dentist in private dental practices, clinics and healthcare facilities, dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the main oral diseases.
• Placement in organised dental clinics
• The intensive clinical training received at UCAM allows for easier placement in structured dental clinics, even in multidisciplinary and highly specialised contexts.
• Continuation with master’s degrees and postgraduate specialisations
• The degree provides a solid foundation for access to master’s degrees and specialisation courses in dentistry, such as implantology, orthodontics, oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, prosthetics and cosmetic dentistry.
• Public health and prevention sector
• The training programme also allows students to orient themselves towards activities related to public health, prevention and oral health education, according to the opportunities provided by the various health systems.
• Research, training and professional development
• For students interested in an academic or scientific career, the degree is the first step towards research, university collaboration and continuing education in the dental sector.

High employability and European prospects

The course structure, which complies with the standards of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), promotes the employability of graduates and allows them to initiate the professional recognition procedures required in different European countries, in accordance with current regulations.

This makes the Dentistry Degree at UCAM a strategic choice for those who wish to study dentistry in Spain and build a solid and lasting professional career in the healthcare sector.

For the current academic year, places are now full.

However, it is possible to plan ahead for admission to the degree programme for the 2027/2028 academic year, thus avoiding the risk of places being filled.

Secure Your Place in Advance: COMBO 2027/2028 Option

We would like to remind you about the COMBO 2027/2028 formula, a strategic solution that allows you to guarantee your admission now:

you can attend a Spanish Preparatory Programme or an English Preparatory Programme during the 2026/2027 academic year and then start the degree course in 2027/2028 as normal, with your place already reserved thanks to your attendance at the preparatory course.

This option is particularly advantageous for those who wish to:

• secure admission well in advance,
• improve their linguistic and academic preparation,
• and start their university career with greater confidence.