R2/724/6/0018; 11/2025; JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/M411 Jld.7(08)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
A leading medical education provider that is the single largest contributor of doctors to the Malaysian healthcare system.
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Our BDS is delivered over 5 years, where Year 1 & 2 covers Phase 1 Pre-Clinical Subjects. Year 3 onwards students cover Clinical Subjects and spend most of their time in our state-of-the-art facilities that includes 3 Student Polyclinics with 51 dental units each as well as a well-equipped Prosthetic Laboratory.
The BDS programme is a comprehensive course dedicated to providing value-based dental education utilizing up-to-date technologies to ensure student satisfaction in acquiring clinical experience required for general dental practice.
Hospital dentistry, community programmes, general medicine and general surgery postings have been arranged with collaborative agencies to facilitate teaching-learning activities. The arranged postings allow acquisition of knowledge, clinical skills, and effective communication skills in the real working environment.
Phase |
Year |
Examination |
Phase 1: |
1 |
Professional 1 |
2 |
Professional 2 |
|
Phase 2: Clinical |
3 |
Final Professional Part 1 (FPP1) |
Phase 2: Clinical |
4 |
End of Year 4 examination |
Phase 2: Clinical |
5 |
Final Professional Part 2 (FPP2) |
| Programme/ Examination | Minimum Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| STPM/ A-Levels | Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Matriculation/ Pre-Medical Course/Foundation in Science |
|
| CPU/ CIMP/ Canadian Grade 12/13 | Average of 80% in any 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Unified Examination Certificate(UEC) | Grade B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics. |
| MUFY/ 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, Australian Year 12 | Agregate or average of 80% in any 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics OR 80% ATAR |
| NCEA Level 3/ New Zealand Bursary | Average of 80% in any 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% in any 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) |
|
| Diploma in Health Sciences |
|
| Degree in Medical Sciences | CGPA 3.30 (out of 4.00) - 5 year undergraduate dental programme |
| Degree in Arts or Humanitites |
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a) Applicants shall be required to pass the admissions test/ interview.
b) All International students admitted to MBBS/ BDS programme from January 2018 onwards are required to meet the English
language competency as stipulated by The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE). The English language competency
examination and requirement are as below:
Pre-Clinical Phase |
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. |
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 |
The BDS provides a firm foundation upon which graduates can scale towards a related career of their choice. This would include:
General practitioner
Clinical specialists
Academic professor / lecturer
Public health service
Scientific researche
Have questions or Queries on the application process? Contact below for details
Manipal University College Malaysia
Jalan Batu Hampar, Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka.
Tollfree Number: 1700-811-662
Email: marketing@manipal.edu.my
September
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