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Master in Dental Science (MDSc)

Master in Dental Science (MDSc)

  • OVERVIEW

    The Master in Dental Science (MDSc) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a one-year postgraduate program clinical coursework designed to equip dental professionals with specialised expertise in Endodontology, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Periodontology. This program addresses the increasing demand for skilled dental specialists in Malaysia and internationally, preparing graduates to excel in various healthcare settings. 

    Programme structure:  

    The MDSc program is structured over two semesters, covering both research and clinical training. 

    Core Courses 

    • GGM501 Basic Medical Sciences
    • GGM502 Research Methodology & Biostatistics
    • GGM503 Research I
    • GGM504 Research II
    • GGM505 Mastery Professional Development

    Elective Courses 

    • Endodontics: GGT501 (Preclinical Endodontics), GGT502 (Clinical Endodontics) 
    • Orthodontics: GGD501 (Preclinical Orthodontics), GGD502 (Preclinical & Clinical Orthodontics) 
    • Prosthodontics: GGS520 (Preclinical Prosthodontics), GGS521 (Clinical Prosthodontics) 
    • Periodontology: GGR501 (Preclinical Periodontics), GGR502 (Clinical Periodontics) 

    This program is the ideal steppingstone for dental professionals looking to advance their careers in specialised fields of dentistry. By integrating cutting-edge research with clinical practice, the MDSc at USM ensures that graduates are well-equipped to contribute to high-quality patient care and academic advancements in the field of dentistry. 

    Join the MDSc Program at USM and Elevate Your Dental Career! 

    For more details and application information, visit [https://dental.usm.my/index.php/academic/postgraduate]

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    An applicant for admission to the 1-year Master in Dental Science program will have the following requirements:-

    1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent qualification;
    2. Registered with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) and holds current Annual Practising Certificate (APC);
    3. A minimum of two (2) years clinical practice after basic degree;
    4. Have a good health and free from serious communicable diseases; and
    5. Candidates are required to sit for an online Those who pass the test will be called for an interview. 

    * USM has a right to withdraw the offer letter if you are not medically fit.

    *Candidates must upload the APC (Annual Practising Certificate) document in the application system.

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    English requirement (for international candidate only):

    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or 
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or 
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or 
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or A minimum score of 154 for Lingual skill Online; or 
    • A minimum of Band 5 for MUET 

    Exemption can be considered to candidate if: 

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or 
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    Full-time:
    Minimum: 2 semester (1 year)
    Maximum: 4 semester (2 years)

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    September

  • FEES

    Malayasian (MYR) International (USD)
    • Registration Fee: 310.00
    • Tuition Fee : 1,150.00 x 40 units = 46,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 222.50
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 600.00 x 40 units = 24,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    **Fees are subject to change

     

Master of Science (Computer Science) - Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Master of Science (Computer Science) -
Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree, BSc in Medical Sciences/Biotechnology/Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other related fields from a recognised university.

    A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
    B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

    • Research experience – 1 year; or
    • Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
    • One(1) academic publication in related field; or
    • Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
    • Grade B+ for final year project.

    C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

    • Research experience - 5 years; or
    • Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
    • One (1) academic publications  in related field; or
    • Grade B for major/elective courses; or
    • Grade B+ for final year project.

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    • Full-Time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-Time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    * NOT Inclusive 6% Sales & Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

Doctor of Philosophy - Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Doctor of Philosophy -

Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme includes research on various fields. The fields offered are as followed:-

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess one of the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)*
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Science (Lifestyle Science) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

Master of Science (Lifestyle Science) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree, BSc in Medical Sciences/Biotechnology/Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other related fields from a recognised university.

    A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
    B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

    • Research experience – 1 year; or
    • Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
    • One(1) academic publication in related field; or
    • Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
    • Grade B+ for final year project.

    C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

    • Research experience - 5 years; or
    • Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
    • One (1) academic publications  in related field; or
    • Grade B for major/elective courses; or
    • Grade B+ for final year project.

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

    Exemption is given to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    * NOT Inclusive 6% Sales & Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

     

Doctor of Philosophy - School of Medical Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy - School of Medical Sciences

  • OVERVIEW

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the School of Medical Sciences is a research-intensive postgraduate program aimed at producing highly skilled researchers in various areas of medical sciences. The PhD program at USM is designed to cultivate expertise in a wide range of fields, including medical research, clinical sciences, health sciences, and biomedical sciences. It prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic, clinical, and research settings.

    The School of Medical Sciences offers a range of research opportunities within various fields of medical and health sciences. Some of the potential areas for PhD research include, but are not limited to:

    • Medical Sciences (e.g., physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology)
    • Clinical Sciences (e.g., clinical medicine, surgery, immunology)
    • Biomedical Sciences (e.g., molecular biology, microbiology, genetics)
    • Health Sciences (e.g., public health, epidemiology, health policy)
    • Medical Imaging
    • Medical Psychology
    • Medical Parasitology
    • Neurosciences and Mental Health
    • Pharmacology and Toxicology
    • Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Medical Microbiology and Immunology
    • Medical Education

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Medical Sciences

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A Master's degree in research mode; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
    • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
    • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

    • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
    • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00

     

    International (USD)*
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

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