University of Malaya's Open Channel
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
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 and a holistic dental professional. 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. In order to produce well-rounded professionals, the students are also required to attend and pass the general university courses such as IT skills, Civilization Studies and Ethnic Relations. Soft skills such as communications skills, professional ethics and lifelong learning are embedded throughout the five-year programme.
STPM | MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION |
Science and Arts Stream Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.80;
and Obtained of at least Grade A in two (2) subjects and Grade A- in one (1) subject in STPM for the combination of the following subjects:
and Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for the following five (5) subjects:
and Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET and Verified as healthy and fulfil all of the other admission requirements:
and Pass interview session | Science and Arts Stream Pass Matriculation/ Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.80; and Obtained of at least Grade A in two (2) subjects and Grade A- in one (1) subject in Matriculation/ Foundation for the combination of the following subjects:
and Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for the following five (5) subjects:
and Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET and Verified as healthy and fulfil all of the other admission requirements:
and Pass interview session |
DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT | OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
Not Offered | Not Offered |
