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 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/ 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 Level
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 Level
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.
- Art/KSI refers to the subjects of Kemanusiaan & Sastera Ikhtisas as listed in the table below.
