OVERVIEW
Bachelor of Dental Surgery International 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
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.)
*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 Programme (MUFY)
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- 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 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
EQUIVALENT PROGRAMMES
- New Zealand Bursary
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*
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)
Notes:
- 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.
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY | REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 46 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 51 |
Cambridge English Qualification and Test
16
|
160 |
| 200 | |
| MUET | Band 4 |
BDS FEES
Tuition Fees
Non Refundable Application Fee: RM 500.00
| Year | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 20,000 |
| 2 | USD 20,000 |
| 3 | USD 20,000 |
| 4 | USD 20,000 |
| 5 | USD 20,000 |
| Total | USD 100,000 |
Other Fees
REFUNDABLE CAUTION DEPOSIT
USD 1,000 (Payable with 1st Sem Fee)
BOOKS
USD 500 - USD 1,500 per year
ACCOMMODATION
USD 225 per month (payableper year) with addition of 2 months refundable deposit
VISA PROCESSING
USD 570 Payable with 1st Semester Fee
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.
- Annual Visa Renewal Fee is USD 140* (Visa renewal fee is subject to annual revision)