Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)*

This program consists of two distinct stages:

1. Preclinical Phase: This two-year phase covers Medical Science courses and Dental Courses. The latter part of this phase is designed to familiarize students with the technical aspects of the dental program. Assessments are conducted in every semester, along with yearly professional examinations.

2. Clinical Phase: This phase spans the next three years of study. It involves an integrated teaching and learning approach to expose students to dental clinical work and community dentistry. This phase offers students the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills and specialize in a particular discipline of dentistry through research exercises tailored to their interests. 

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:

• 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):

• 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):

• 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; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics; and Advanced Mathematics
• Monash University Foundation 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 / 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 / New Zealand Bursary
  Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics or Mathematics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / 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:

• 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

• 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)

AND

• Applicants shall be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination.

Notes:

1. 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).
2. 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
3. All applicants shall have attained a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully.

The following are the modules studied in the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)* program:

• Elective: Islamic Civilization Asia Civilization (TITAS) or Malay Language Communication 3

• Elective: Ethnic Relations or Malaysian Studies 3

• Professional Development IT (PDIT)

• General Anatomy, Embryology & Histology

• Biochemistry & Oral Biochemistry

• Physiology & Oral Physiology

• Oral Biology (Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology)

• Leadership Skills and Human Relations

• Malaysian Government and Public Policy

• Microbiology & Oral Microbiology

• Dental Materials and Dental Skills (Operative Dentistry & Dental Technology)

• Basic Pharmacology & Dental Therapeutics

• General Pathology

• Society and Health

• Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health (Cariology Mod & Prev Dent Mod)

• Community Service

• Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health

• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Radiology, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Surgery)

• Human Diseases (General Medicine & General Surgery)

• Introduction to Clinical Dentistry

• Periodontology

• Conservative Dentistry

• Prosthodontics

• Oral Pathology

• Pediatric Dentistry

• Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health

• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Medicine Module, Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)

• Periodontology

• Conservative Dentistry

• Prosthodontics

• Paediatric Dentistry

• Orthodontics

• Research Elective

• Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health

• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)

• Periodontology

• Conservative Dentistry

• Prosthodontics

• Pediatric Dentistry

• Orthodontics

• General Dental Practice

• Research Elective