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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM) is offered by one of Malaysia’s oldest and most established private medical institutions, with more than 25 years of medical education expertise.

Students benefit from a strong alumni network with approximately 15,000 Manipal graduates and access to over 30,000 patients a year for clinical experience training at the on-site dental clinic.

The programme is supported by globally experienced faculty who help prepare students for their specialisation and destination of choice after graduation.

Achievement

Facilities

• Anatomy Laboratory
• Anatomy Museum
• Dental Laboratory
• Dental Clinic
• Electronic Dissection Table
• Classroom
• Computer Lab

Other Fees

• Non-refundable application fee: RM500.
• Refundable caution deposit: RM2,500, payable with 1st semester fee.
• Books: RM2,500 to RM4,000 per year.
• Material fee of RM5,000 is included in the tuition fee.

Important Notice:

• All fees are subject to change without further notice.
• MUCM or its representatives do not charge any additional fee for the service provided to prospective applicants.

Curriculum

The BDS programme is delivered over 5 years. Year 1 and Year 2 cover Phase 1 Pre-Clinical Subjects, while Year 3 onwards covers Clinical Subjects. Students spend much of their time in MUCM’s facilities, including 3 Student Polyclinics with 51 dental units each, as well as a well-equipped Prosthetic Laboratory.

The BDS programme provides value-based dental education using up-to-date technologies to help students acquire the clinical experience required for general dental practice.

Hospital dentistry, community programmes, general medicine and general surgery postings are arranged with collaborative agencies to support teaching and learning activities. These postings allow students to acquire knowledge, clinical skills and effective communication skills in real working environments.

Phase 1: Semester 1-4

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• General Pathology
• Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics
• Oral Biology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Dental Material & Dental Technology
• Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry

Phase 2: Semester 5-10

• Community Dentistry
• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery / Radiology
• Oral Medicine
• Prosthodontics
• General Dental Practice
• Human Disease: General Medicine & Surgery
• Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
• Oral Pathology
• Periodontics

Entry Requirements

All applicants, except those with a degree qualification or STPM / A-Levels, must fulfil the requirement at SPM / O-Levels or its equivalent. A combination of SPM and O-Level results is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.

SPM / O-Levels or equivalent

• 5 Bs each in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics, and another subject.

UEC

• B4 each in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics / Mathematics / Advanced Mathematics.

STPM / A-Levels

• Grades BBB, ABC or AAC, or CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0, in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
• A combination of A Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.

UEC entry to medical programme

• B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics I or Mathematics, and Advanced Mathematics II or Advanced Mathematics.

Matriculation / Foundation in Science / Pre-Medical Programme

• CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
• Minimum grade for each subject is C, GP 2.0.
• The course must not be less than 1 year and must be completed in the same institution.

Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY) / Equivalent Programmes

Equivalent programmes include Pre-University Program (MUFY), University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation, Western Australia Curriculum Council, HSC Sydney Australia, Trinity College Foundation Studies, Australian Universities Foundation Programmes, South Australian Matriculation (SAM), Victorian Certificate of Education Australia Year 12, or Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT).

• Aggregate or equivalent of B in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics; or
• 80% ATAR, provided the subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary

• Average of 80% in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Equivalent Programmes

Equivalent programmes include Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), Canadian Grade 12/13, or Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12.

• Average of 80% in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

Indian Pre-University

• Obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India.
• Pass the NEET Exam.
• Obtain an average of 70% in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

• Minimum overall score of 33 points.
• 2 science subjects, Biology and Chemistry, at Higher Level (HL), and Mathematics at HL.
• Minimum score of 5 each in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent

• CGPA 3.5 out of 4.0.
• The programme must not be less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years and must be completed in the same institution.
• At SPM / O-Levels or equivalent: minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and credits in 3 subjects: English, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject.

Degree in Health, Pure Sciences or Applied Sciences

• CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 for entry to the 5-year medical programme.

Degree in Arts or Humanities

• CGPA 3.5 out of 4.0 for entry to the 5-year medical programme.

Important Notes:

• The minimum age requirement for entry into a dentistry programme is 16 years old during admissions, subject to clearing maturity assessment.
• Malaysian citizens seeking employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).
• A person shall be disqualified from entry into a dental programme if found guilty of offences affecting the human body; recent or serious dishonesty such as cheating in examinations, falsification of documents or plagiarism; serious physical or mental disorder; or serious communicable diseases for which there are no available acceptable methods of protection.
• The English Language competency requirement is mandatory only for international students.
• For international qualifications, in the absence of SPM / O-Level qualification, the institution must be able to provide evidence that the matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme is equivalent to General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Levels.
• The application for qualification equivalency can be made to ENIC NARIC or Scholaro.

Art / KSI Subjects

Art / KSI refers to the subjects of Kemanusiaan & Sastera Ikhtisas. These include:

• Principles of Accounting
• Economy
• Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Visual Arts Education
• Music Education
• Geography
• Malay Literature
• English Literature
• Chinese Literature
• Tamil Literature

Career Prospects

The BDS programme provides a firm foundation upon which graduates can progress towards a related career of their choice. Career pathways may include:

• General Practitioner
• Clinical Specialist
• Academic Professor / Lecturer
• Public Health Service
• Scientific Researcher