Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)

Bukit Baru, Melaka, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM360,000

Course Highlights

  • Get exposure treating real patients with MUCM's onsite dental clinic with over 30,000 patients a year
  • Hospital dentistry, community programmes, general medicine and general surgery postings are arranged for you to obtain the required knowledge, clinical skills, communication skills and experience in real working environment
  • Globally experienced faculty members who will assist you in preparing for your specialisation and post graduate options
  • Fully accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council

Course Structure

Pre-Clinical Phase:

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Dental Anatomy & Histology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • General Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Dental Materials & Technology
  • Human Disease
  • Oral Pathology & Oral Diagnosis Conservative
  • Dentistry Prosthodontics.

Clinical Phase:

  • Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
  • Community Dentistry
  • Conservative Dentistry Prosthodontics
  • Conservative Dentistry
  • General Dental Practice
  • Human Disease, Oral & Max. Radiology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oral Medicine
  • Oral Pathology & Oral Diagnosis
  • Periodontology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Elective Project

Entry Requirements

All applicants except those with the degree qualification, STPM/A Level 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 its equivalent: 5 Bs each in: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics; and another subject (except Art/KSI)

UEC: B4 each in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics/Mathematics/Advanced Mathematics

  • STPM/A Level: Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics (Combination of A Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement.)
  • Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-Dental programme: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics AND provided the course is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
  • UEC: Grade B4 each in 5 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics; AND Mathematics; AND Advanced Mathematics
  • MUFY/UNSW/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/AUSMAT: Aggregate or equivalent of B in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics OR 80% ATAR provided the subjects include in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics
  • National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, or New Zealand Bursary: Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics
  • Indian Pre-University: Average of 70% in 3 subjects in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics
  • IBDP: A minimum of 30 points overall AND Attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subject in Biology; AND Chemistry; AND Physics OR Mathematics with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level
  • Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) AND provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution. AND at SPM/O Level or its equivalent with minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects in Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics AND Credits in 3 subjects in English; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and another subject
  • Degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent): CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) Pass a bridging course at a year 2 level before entering to year 3 Note: The candidate can be exempted for the first year (direct entry into second year) and can also be given exemption for other relevant courses (e.g Basic Medical Science & General Surgery and General Medicine)
  • Degree in Sciences/Life Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
  • Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0)

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

Tuition fees

RM360,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM17,500

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM377,700

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