About Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Penang International Dental College (PIDC) is a private college that was established in 2006. With over 15 years of experience as one of the pioneer private dental colleges in Malaysia, PIDC offers a unique learning experience with a benchmark curriculum delivered by greatly experienced academicians and clinicians.

Located in Butterworth, Penang, PIDC offers the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) programme that’s accredited by MQA and recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council. The programme pathway allows you to pursue your first 2 years of clinical studies at Saujana Putra Campus, MAHSA University, and final 3 years of clinical training at PIDC Campus in Penang. The institution also offers a Foundation in Science programme that’s specifically crafted to prepare you for the DDS programme. 

As a full-fledged dental college, PIDC has the largest on-site dental clinic in a private dental school. The clinic receives a good patient flow, allowing you to have ample clinical exposure. 

With strong academic and clinical training standards, 27 batches of students have enrolled in PIDC’s dentistry programme, resulting in over 700 dental graduates, many of whom are working with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence, as well as in private clinical practice. To boot, PIDC dental graduates are also making their mark overseas by pursuing postgraduate training in the UK, Australia and Hong Kong.

PIDC Ranking & Reputation

Penang International Dental College (PIDC) is rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest MyQUEST rating. 

Why Study at Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Established Dental School
Pioneer private dental college in Malaysia with over 15 years of experience in dental health education and awarded MyQUEST 4-Star rating

Top-Notch Clinical Training
Largest on-campus dental clinic in a private dental school, allowing you to have ample clinical exposure

Recognised Programmes
Fully accredited by MQA and recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council

Affordable Fees
Quality education at affordable fees with up to RM2 million worth of bursaries available

Campus Location

PIDC is located in the city centre of Butterworth, Penang and can be easily accessed through major highways and other forms of public transport. 

A unique feature of the PIDC campus is the strategic location that sits right by the Penang bridge, with scenic views of the sea. You can access Penang island directly through the various modes of transport such as ferry and buses that are available near the campus. 

Courses Offered

PIDC offers a fully accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery that’s recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council. It also offers a Foundation in Science programme as a pathway to its dentistry degree.

Featured programmes at Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Butterworth, Pulau Pinang

Foundation in Science

Intake

Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM10,000

A 100% tuition fee rebate is available for students that commit to continuing their degree studies at PIDC. Contact us to find out more.

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Pioneer private dental college in Malaysia

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Scholarships
• Duration

• Priority entry into PIDC's Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Valuable pre-integration opportunities, enabling you to transition into a dentistry degree seamlessly
• Two pathway options — Life Science that leads to dentistry, medicine and other health science programmes; and Physical Science that leads to engineering, actuarial science, computing and other related programmes
• Located in Butterworth, Penang mainland, which has lower cost of living and great food

• Butterworth: RM10,000

SPM:

• 8(A+/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 7(A+/A): 90% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A): 80% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
• 4(A+/A): 60% tuition fee waiver
• Meet min requirements: 50% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 7(A*/A): 90% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): 80% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
• 4(A*/A): 60% tuition fee waiver
• Meet min requirements: 50% tuition fee waiver

• Duration: 1 year

Highlights

• Priority entry into PIDC's Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Valuable pre-integration opportunities, enabling you to transition into a dentistry degree seamlessly
• Two pathway options — Life Science that leads to dentistry, medicine and other health science programmes; and Physical Science that leads to engineering, actuarial science, computing and other related programmes
• Located in Butterworth, Penang mainland, which has lower cost of living and great food

Campus

• Butterworth: RM10,000

Scholarships

SPM:

• 8(A+/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 7(A+/A): 90% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A): 80% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
• 4(A+/A): 60% tuition fee waiver
• Meet min requirements: 50% tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): 100% tuition fee waiver
• 7(A*/A): 90% tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): 80% tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): 70% tuition fee waiver
• 4(A*/A): 60% tuition fee waiver
• Meet min requirements: 50% tuition fee waiver

Duration

• Duration: 1 year

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Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Butterworth, Pulau Pinang

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM245,000

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Pioneer private dental college in Malaysia

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Private Dental College in Malaysia with one of the highest graduates produced to date
• Onsite dental clinic where you'll get exposure treating real patients, especially those from the lower income group, the physically and mentally challenged groups and senior citizens
• Unique programme, where you'll study at two institutions: first 2 years at Saujana Putra campus, MAHSA University, followed by the final three years at PIDC, Butterworth Campus, Penang
• Fully accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council

• Butterworth: RM245,000

• Duration: 5 years

Highlights

• Private Dental College in Malaysia with one of the highest graduates produced to date
• Onsite dental clinic where you'll get exposure treating real patients, especially those from the lower income group, the physically and mentally challenged groups and senior citizens
• Unique programme, where you'll study at two institutions: first 2 years at Saujana Putra campus, MAHSA University, followed by the final three years at PIDC, Butterworth Campus, Penang
• Fully accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council

Campus

• Butterworth: RM245,000

Duration

• Duration: 5 years

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Scholarships

PIDC has up to RM2 million worth of bursary to be given to students. Here are some of the scholarships offered by Penang International Dental College.

Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Butterworth, Pulau Pinang

100% Scholarship for Foundation

Amount

100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

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• Highlights

• Full tuition fee waiver for foundation when you continue on for your degree
• ⁠Compulsory one-year hostel stay, though exception can be given for those who live within 30km radius
• No interview/assessment required

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