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Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

The Faculty of Dentistry University of 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, University 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Dentistry

Study options

Full Time (5 years)

Tuition fees
RM135,420.00 (US$ 28,573) per year
Tuition fees per programme: RM 6,77,100; Admission fees: RM 3,780
Start date

Expected March 2024

Venue

Universiti Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

50603, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have the following requirements

  • National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above or
  • A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at 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 Language Requirements

Students must obtain :

a) A band of 6.0 and above in IELTS (Academic); or
b) A score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 80 (IBT) and above in TOEFL

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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