OVERVIEW
Bachelor of Dental Surgery Programme
Malaysia’s premier private medical institution with over 25 years of expertise in medical education
Robust alumni network of 10,000+ Manipal graduates bolstering Malaysian healthcare
Over 30,000 patients a year available for clinical experience training at on-site dental clinic
Experienced global faculty will guide your post-graduation journey
BDS PROGRAMME
Programme Structure
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 1 (Semester 1-4)
SUBJECTS
- 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)
SUBJECTS
- 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
BDS RESOURCES
Facilities
Anatomy Laboratory
Anatomy Museum
Dental Laboratory
Dental Clinic
Electronic Dissection Table
Classroom
Computer Lab
BDS CRITERIA
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 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-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.)
UEC entry to medical programme
B4 each in 5 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Advanced Mathematics I or Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics II or Advanced Mathematics
*Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre-Medical programme
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Minimum grade for each subject is C (GP 2.0)
AND provided the course is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- 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
- Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)
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
Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)
- Canadian Grade 12/13
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12
Average of 80% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics
*Indian Pre-University
Obtain Eligibility Certificate from National Medical Commission India, Pass the NERT* Exam; and Average of 70% in 3 subjects in Biology; and Physics or Mathematics
*NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
**The NEET is required for Indian Citizen who wish to work in India [subject to fulfilling the National Medical Commission (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021 dated 18 November 2021 and any other regulations]
***Those who do not intend to work as a medical practitioner in India must provide a signed letter of undertaking witnessed by a Lawyer or Commissioner of Oath. This letter of undertaking must clearly state that they will not seek registration with National Medical Commission of India.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
Minimum overall score 33 points, 2 science subjects (Biology and Chemistry) at Higher Level (HL) and Mathematics at HL AND attained a minimum score of 5 each in Biology; and Chemistry; and Mathematics
Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) AND provided the programme 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 Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics AND Credits in 3 subjects in English; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and another subject
Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
Degree in the Arts or Humanities
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) for entry to 5-year medical programme
Degree in the Arts or Humanities
*For international qualification (in the absence of SPM/O-Level qualification), if the institution is 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 equivalence can be made to ENIC or Scholaro.
Important Notes:
- The minimum age requirement for entry into a dentistry programme is 16 years old during admissions subject to clearing maturity assessment.
- Malaysian citizen seeking employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).
- A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a dental programme:
- found guilty of offence(s) affecting the human body;
- recent or serious dishonesty e.g., cheating at examinations, falsification of documents, plagiarism;
- serious physical or mental disorder;
- serious communicable disease(s) for which there are no available acceptable methods of protection.
- The English Language competency requirement is mandatory only for international students.
- Art/KSI refers to the subjects of Kemanusiaan & Sastera Ikhtisas as listed in the table below.
| Art / KSI Subject (retrieved from Page 19, Buku Penerangan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM) | |
|---|---|
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Source: http://bpk.moe.gov/my/index.php/terbitan-bpk/buku-penerangan-kssr-kssm
(Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia)
BDS FEES
Tuition Fees
Non Refundable Application Fee: RM 500.00
| Year | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 | RM 72,000 |
| 2 | RM 72,000 |
| 3 | RM 72,000 |
| 4 | RM 72,000 |
| 5 | RM 72,000 |
| Total | RM 360,000 |
Other Fees
REFUNDABLE CAUTION DEPOSIT
RM 2,500 (Payable with 1st Sem Fee)
BOOKS
RM 2,000 to RM 4,000 per year
MATERIAL FEE
RM 1,000 per year
Important Notice:
- All fees are subjected to change without further notice
- MUCM or its representatives do not charge any additional fee for the service provided to prospective applicants.
BDS PATHWAYS
Career Path
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 researcher