
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.
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) |
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 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
Programme/ Examination | Minimum Entry Requirements |
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STPM/ A-Levels | 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 or Foundation in Science or 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. |
*Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) entry to Dentistry programme | Grade B4 each in 5 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics |
*Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY), or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation, or Western Australia Curriculum Council, or HSC Sydney Australia, or Trinity College Foundation Studies, or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes, or South Australian Matriculation (SAM), or Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or equivalent | Aggregate or average of 80% or the 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 |
*Canadian Pre-University (CPU), or Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)/ Canadian Grade 12/13* | 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 |
*International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme | 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 2 ½ 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) |
i) Malaysian citizen seeking employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).
ii) A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a dental programme:
Art / KSI Subject (retrieved from Page 19, Buku Penerangan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM) | |
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Principles of Accounting Economy Business Entrepreuship Visual Arts Education Music Education | Geography Malay Literature English Literature Chinese Literature Tamil Literature |
Non Refundable Application Fee: RM 500.00
1 | RM 66,000 |
2 | RM 66,000 |
3 | RM 66,000 |
4 | RM 66,000 |
5 | RM 66,000 |
Total | RM 330,000 |
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
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