Bachelor of Dental Surgery

SEGi University's Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program spans five years and offers a comprehensive preparation for the esteemed and intricate field of dentistry. Esteemed for its cultivation of high standards of care and expertise, SEGi's BDS curriculum is meticulously designed to mold proficient and empathetic dental practitioners poised to make a significant impact in oral healthcare.

Students embark on their educational journey with early exposure to patient interaction and clinical training, prioritizing the identification and prevention of oral diseases. Rooted in a problem-based learning approach, the curriculum underscores the application of scientific knowledge in authentic clinical settings. SEGi's cutting-edge facilities, including the SEGi Oral Health Centre, facilitate hands-on learning experiences, ensuring graduates possess essential practical skills.

Adopting a practical approach, coursework and assignments are inspired by real-world industry challenges, enabling students to engage directly with genuine patient cases. The program garners international recognition from various medical councils and regulatory bodies, fostering a diverse learning environment enriched by students hailing from over 16 countries.

Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, SEGi University's BDS graduates are esteemed for their readiness to excel in both general practice and a broad spectrum of dental specialties.

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants who enter a matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme, except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities, 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, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional
Mathematics) and another subject
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels – 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) – B4 in 4 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another subject

All applicants, except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:

a) Higher School Certificate Level or its equivalent

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) – Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) levels – Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
Matriculation or
Foundation in Science or
Pre-Medical course – CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; and Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution; and the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at School Certificate level or its equivalent
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) – B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
Monash University Foundation Pre-University
Programme (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 (SAM) or
Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 – Aggregate or average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or 80% ATAR
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
(NCEA) Level 3 or
New Zealand – Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)
Indian Pre-University – Average of 70% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or
Canadian International Matriculation Program
(CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13 – Average of 80% in any 3 subject i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)
International Baccalaureate (IB) – 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)

OR

b) Diploma Level

Diploma in Health Sciences – CGPA 3.5 (out of 4)
and
Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years in the same accredited institution
and
the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at School Certificate level or its equivalent

OR

c) Degree Level

Degree in Medical Sciences – CGPA 3.3 (out of 4) 5-year undergraduate medical programme
Degree in Medical Sciences, Degree in the Arts or Humanities – CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) 4-year graduate medical programme CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) 5-year undergraduate medical programme
and
3 Cs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) at SPM or its equivalent
or
an accredited bridging course
Degree in the Arts or Humanities – CGPA 4.0 (out of 4) 4-year graduate medical programme
and
3 Cs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) at SPM or its equivalent
or
an accredited bridging course

Applicants may be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination
All applicants shall attain a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully

HEALTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Prior to admission, all short-listed applicants are required to undergo a medical checkup to ensure they are free from communicable diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis; and to undergo immunisation against Hepatitis B.

Early Clinical Phase (Year 1 & 2)

Year 1

Basic Medical Sciences I
Basic Oral Sciences
Personal & Professional Development I

Year 2

Basic Medical Sciences II
Oral Diagnostic Sciences I
Clinical Dental Practice I
Personal & Professional Development I
Community Oral Health I

Clinical Phase (Year 3, 4 & 5)

Year 3

Human Disease
Oral Diagnosis I
Clinical Dental Practice II
Personal & Professional Development
Community Oral Health

Year 4

Oral Diagnosis II
Clinical Dental Practice III
Personal & Professional Development
Community Oral Health

Year 5

Clinical Dental Practice IV
Personal & Professional Development
Community Oral Health

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Basic Medical Sciences

Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Pathology
Microbiology

Basic Oral Sciences

Oral Biology
Oral Pathology

Human Disease

General Medicine
General Surgery

Community Oral Health

Epidemiology
Preventive Dentistry
Community Oral Health
Management & Administration in Dental Public Health

Oral Diagnostic Sciences

Oral Medicine & Radiology
Dental Therapeutics

Clinical Dental Practice

Prosthodontics
Periodontics
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Dental Material Science
Dental Technology
Clinical Preventive Dentistry

Personal & Professional Development

Soft Skills
ICT
Scientific understanding (Statistics, Research Methods, Evidence-based Dentistry)
Professional Behaviour
Ethics & Jurisprudence

* As part of the curriculum, students are required to take 4 general subjects (Mata Pelajaran Umum), as required by the Ministry of Education