Doctor of Dental Surgery is a 5 year programme. The curriculum is designed to fulfill the five major components of dental education, namely:
-Preclinical dentistry.
-Clinical dentistry.
-Hospital based dentistry.
-Community/Society based dentistry.
-Life-long learning experience through research exercise
Overview
This program is conducted in two stages:
- Preclinical Phase – A two year program, which covers Medical Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Dental Courses (Professional Development and IT, Oral Biology, Society and Health, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Dental Materials and Dental Technology). The latter is designed to help the students learn about the technical aspects of the dental program. Assessments take place in every semester along with yearly professional examinations.
- Clinical Phase – This phase covers the next three years of study. In this phase, integrated teaching and learning process is undertaken to expose the students to dental clinical work and it also helps them to learn about community dentistry. This program offers the students with the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills and acquire knowledge about a particular discipline of dentistry through research exercise, which is of interest to them. It includes subjects, such as Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Dental Imaging, Endodontics and Dental Research. Students of this program, will also be exposed to medical subjects namely; General Medicine and General Surgery for better treatment of patients with chronic illness, who may require special needs as far as dental treatment is concerned.
Program Aim
To produce graduates, who are equipped with scientific knowledge, skills and commendable attitudes, so that they emerge as responsible and competent dental practitioners and promote safe dental practice within the society or community.
Career Opportunities
There are excellent career options for Dental graduates and they can wish to pursue their career as dental officers in the Ministry of Health, Malaysian Armed Forces or any other government agencies. Students can aslo work in clinics or can choose to work in universities or institutions as lecturers/professors. Students interested in research, can opt to work in research centers or corporate agencies, to advance their career.
Graduates of Dentistry of Lincoln University College are eligible to be registered with the Malaysian Dental Council and undergo a two-year compulsory service (Malaysian citizens only) or any other requirement(s) depicted by the Malaysian Dental Council, on a frequent basis.
Subject Highlights
Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name |
---|---|---|
Elective (Choose any one module from the following): | ||
1 | MPU 3113 | Islamic Civilization Asia Civilization (TITAS) |
2 | MPU 3163 | Malay Language Communication 3 |
Elective (Choose any one module from the following): | ||
3 | MPU 3123 | Ethnic Relations |
4 | MPU 3173 | Malaysian Studies 3 |
5 | DP 101 | Professional Development IT (PDIT) |
6 | DP 102 | General Anatomy, Embryology & Histology |
7 | DP 103 | Biochemistry & Oral Biochemistry |
8 | DP 104 | Physiology & Oral Physiology |
9 | DP 105 | Oral Biology (Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology) |
10 | MPU 3232 | Leadership Skills and Human Relations |
11 | MPU 3342 | Malaysian Government and Public Policy |
12 | DP 206 | Microbiology & Oral Microbiology |
13 | DP 207 | Dental Materials and Dental Skills (Operative Dentistry & Dental Technology) |
14 | DP 208 | Basic Pharmacology & Dental Therapeutics |
15 | DP 209 | General Pathology |
16 | DP 210 | Society and Health |
17 | DP 211 | Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health (Cariology Mod & Prev Dent Mod) |
18 | MPU 3452 | Community Service |
19 | DC 311 | Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health |
20 | DC 312 | Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Radiology, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Surgery) |
21 | DC 313 | Human Diseases (General Medicine & General Surgery) |
22 | DC 314 | Introduction to Clinical Dentistry |
23 | DC 315 | Periodontology |
24 | DC 316 | Conservative Dentistry |
25 | DC 317 | Prosthodontics |
26 | DC 318 | Oral Pathology |
27 | DC 319 | Pediatric Dentistry |
28 | DC 411 | Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health |
29 | DC 412 | Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Medicine Module, Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here) |
30 | DC 415 | Periodontology |
31 | DC 416 | Conservative Dentistry |
32 | DC 417 | Prosthodontics |
33 | DC 419 | Paediatric Dentistry |
34 | DC 420 | Orthodontics |
35 | DX 499 | Research Elective |
36 | DC 511 | Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health |
37 | DC 512 | Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here) |
38 | DC 515 | Periodontology |
39 | DC 516 | Conservative Dentistry |
40 | DC 517 | Prosthodontics |
41 | DC 519 | Pediatric Dentistry |
42 | DC 520 | Orthodontics |
43 | DC 521 | General Dental Practice |
44 | DX 599 | Research Elective |
Entry Requirements
A. The selection for admission to a Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme or equivalent implies selection for the dental profession.
A person who is qualified in Dentistry from a dentistry programme recognized by the Malaysian Dental Council (“Council”) is entitled to be registered by the Council. The fitness to practise Dentistry of the applicant shall be considered in the selection for entry into any dental programme.
B. The practice of Dentistry requires the highest standards of professional and personal conduct as well as professional competence.
1. Although some students have attained the academic standards required, they might not be suitable to for a career in Dentistry. This is to safeguard the interest of the public and of the applicant himself. It is better not to gain admission than to subsequently have to leave the course or profession.
2. It is the responsibility of the dental school to ensure that there are no particular circumstances that will impact upon an applicant’s fitness to practise upon graduation.
3. All applicants shall declare if they have all the followings which may impact upon their future practice.
i. been found guilty of any criminal offence(s);
ii. serious physical or mental illness; and/or
iii. serious communicable disease(s).
4. A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a dental programme:
i. found guilty of offence(s) affecting the human body;
ii. recent or serious dishonesty e.g. cheating in examinations, falsification of documents, plagiarism;
iii. serious physical or mental disorder;
iv. serious communicable disease(s) for which there are no available acceptable methods of protection
5. Failure to declare information that has a material influence on a student’s fitness to practise may lead to termination of their dental course, as honesty, integrity and good health are essential attributes of a dental practitioner and by extension, the dental student.
6. In the event of any doubt, the dental school shall seek clarification from the Council.
7. All decision makers of dental schools and aspiring applicants are advised to study the Council’s guidelines available at www.mdc.gov.my.
C. A high level of academic attainment is expected.
1. An understanding of science, in particular chemistry and biology, is central to the understanding of Dentistry. However, the Council recognizes the diversity of subjects taken by applicants and the contributions of those who have entered dental schools with other qualifications.
2. All applicants shall have attained a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully.
3. All applicants entering the dental programme via matriculation, foundation or pre- dental programme, except those with a degree qualification, STPM or A level shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
Examinations | Requirements |
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) | 5 Bs each in: • Biology and • Chemistry and • Physics and • Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics and • Another subject (except Art/ KSI) (KSI referring to the subjects of Kemanusiaan & Sastera lkhtisas) |
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels | 5 Bs each in: • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics; and • Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics; and • Another subject (except Art/ KSI) |
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 each in 3 subjects i.e. • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics/ Advanced Mathematics |
Note:
i. Any applicants with School Certificates that are not mentioned in this guideline must refer to ‘The List of Entry Qualifications for International Students’ by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for the purpose of qualification equivalency.
ii. A combination of SPM and O-Level results is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa lnduk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 bertarikh 11 Mei 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 bertarikh 27 Mei 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kuoliti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009 – 2020: Edisi Ketiga).
iii. UEC eligibility is only for admission to higher education programs in Private Higher Learning Institutions (IPTS) as stated in:
Surat Pekeliling Ketua Pendaftar lnstitusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia Bil. 2/2004 – Kelayakan dan Kedudukan ‘Unified Examination Certificate’ (UEC) dated 19 Mac 2004 No. Ruj: KP(JPS)5181/01/02/Jld.3(6).
4. All applicants, except those with a degree qualification in sciences, arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:
a. Higher School Certificate level or its equivalent (STPM or A-Level):
Examinations | Requirements |
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e., • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics |
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) levels | Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics |
Note: Combination of A-Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa lnduk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 dated 27 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009 – 2020: Edisi Ketiga)
or
b. Matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme or its equivalent (all applicants must fulfill the requirement at SPM/ O-level or its equivalent):
Examinations | Requirements |
Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre-Medical course | CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. • 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) | B4 each in 5 subjects i.e., • 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 or Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or equivalent |
Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e. • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics or 80% ATAR provided the subjects include • 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 i.e. • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics |
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13 |
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics |
Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e. • 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: • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level |
or
c. Diploma Level
Examinations | Requirements |
Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent | CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) and Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years and completed in the same institution. and At SPM/ 0-Level or its equivalent: Minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects • Biology; and/or • Chemistry; and/or • Physics and Credits in 3 subjects • English; and • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and • another subject |
or
d. Degree Level
Examinations | Requirements |
Degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or Equivalent) | CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) and; pass a bridging course at a year 2 level before entering to year 3 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) |
Degree in the Arts or Humanities | CGPA 4.0 (out of 4) |
5. Applicants shall be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination.
6. Graduates seeking employment in the government need credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.
7. For qualifications not listed in this document, the institution must obtain an equivalence assessment of the qualification from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
8. Clarifications shall be sought from the Council in situations for which there are no provisions in this guideline
9. Graduates from a dental programme who seek employment in the public sector must fulfill the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).