BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS)

BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS)

UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)

UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)

OR

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Description The Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Malaya was the first institution of higher learning in Malaysia to offer a degree course to train local candidates to become skilled professional dentists. The first batch of student intake was in 1972. This is currently a five-year programme where the first two years is dedicated to pre-clinical dental science and basic medical science teaching with exposure to clinical dentistry as early as in the first year. Basic Medical Science teaching is conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. In the subsequent three clinical years, candidates will have the opportunity to practice their clinical skills in dentistry as well as related medical practice. At the end of the programme, the Faculty of Dentistry is expected to produce a general dentist practice who is knowledgeable and highly competent in the clinical and technical aspects, understanding social responsibility and can work effectively to contribute to the country`s health service delivery system, and adheres to the principles of professional ethics and conduct of high value.
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Course Duration 60 months
NEC Field Dental studies
Entry Requirements National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above.
OR
- A Diploma from recognized Institutions with the least a CGPA of 3.00
- Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty.
English Requirement (1) Band 6.0 IELTS Academic
(2) Score 550 (PBT)/213 (CBT)/80 (IBT) in TOEFL
Special Requirement -
Scholarship No Scholarship Available
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