FSP for dentists and pharmacists in Germany: format and fees
Redaktion · 7 October 2026 · 2 min read
In short
Like doctors, dentists and pharmacists with a foreign degree need a Fachsprachprüfung, based on B2 and oriented at C1. It is run by the state dental chamber or the state pharmacists' chamber, not the medical chamber. Most have three parts of 20 minutes. Fees include 570 euros (dentists, Thüringen), 400 euros (pharmacists, Bayern) and 250 euros (pharmacists, Hamburg).
Dentists: how the chambers test
| Chamber | Format | Fee | Retakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thüringen | dentist-patient talk, written report, dentist-to-dentist talk with terminology; B2 certificate required | 570 € | as often as needed, new fee each time |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 3 x 20 min: patient talk, letter, discussion | not published | not published |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 20 min preparation with a consent form, 40 min oral, 30 min documentation on a computer; B2 certificate required | 100 € registration plus exam fee (the page names both 400 and 460 €) | unlimited, whole exam |
Pharmacists: how the chambers test
| Chamber | Format | Fee | Retakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern | 3 x 20 min: pharmacist-patient talk, written part (incident and report to a colleague), pharmacist-to-pharmacist talk; level C1 | 400 € per attempt | unlimited, after two months at the earliest |
| Hamburg | 3 x 20 min: advice on a medicine, report of a side effect, talk between pharmacists; B2 certificate required | 250 € | unlimited, whole exam, new fee |
The Hamburg chamber states clearly what is marked: communication, a structured conversation, vocabulary, fluency and accurate understanding. Pharmaceutical knowledge is not tested; that comes later in the Kenntnisprüfung.
How it differs from the doctors' exam
- A different chamber: the state dental or pharmacists' chamber, not the medical chamber.
- Different cases: for dentists, for example, a history form and an X-ray; for pharmacists, advice on a medicine and a side-effect report.
- Fees are often lower than for doctors (400 to 650 euros there).
What changes on 1 November 2026
The law in the Federal Law Gazette 2026 I No. 225 also covers dentists and pharmacists: for degrees from outside the EU, the Kenntnisprüfung becomes the standard route, and the equivalence check only happens on request. The language exam stays. More in Kenntnisprüfung 2026 for foreign doctors and Defizitbescheid.
Frequently asked questions
Do dentists need a Fachsprachprüfung in Germany?
Yes, for the Approbation and the temporary permit. It is run by the state dental chamber, usually with a B2 certificate as a condition.
How much is the FSP for pharmacists?
For example 400 euros per attempt in Bayern and 250 euros in Hamburg (October 2026).
How long is the FSP for dentists?
In Schleswig-Holstein 60 minutes in three parts. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 20 minutes of preparation, 40 minutes oral and 30 minutes of documentation.
Is pharmaceutical knowledge tested in the FSP?
No. The Hamburg chamber marks language only. Professional knowledge comes in the Kenntnisprüfung.
How often can I retake it?
Without limit in Thüringen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Bayern and Hamburg. In Bayern pharmacists must wait two months.
Sources
- Landeszahnärztekammer Thüringen: Fachsprachenprüfung, checked 7 October 2026
- Zahnärztekammer Schleswig-Holstein: Fachsprachprüfung, checked 7 October 2026
- Zahnärztekammer Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Fachsprachenprüfung, checked 7 October 2026
- Bayerische Landesapothekerkammer: Fachsprachenprüfung, checked 7 October 2026
- Apothekerkammer Hamburg: Fachsprachenprüfung, checked 7 October 2026
- Federal Law Gazette 2026 I No. 225, checked 7 October 2026
