US6724001 - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
-
OVERVIEW
The DDS programme is a five-year programme. Its curriculum is integrated, problem-based and community oriented.
Year 1 : Basic Foundation in Medical and Dental Sciences
Year 2 : Pre-Clinical Dental and Medical Sciences & Medical Clinical Sciences
Year 3, 4 & 5 : Dental Clinical Sciences, Community Engagement & ResearchThis programme requires candidate to attend an interview
School of Dental Sciences,
Health Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia,
16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
https://dental.usm.my/index.php
https://dental.usm.my/index.php/my-ppsg/corporate-videos
Duration : Minimum - 5 Years (10 Semesters) / Maximum - 8 Years (16 Semesters)
Medium Instruction : English Language
Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October) -
REQUIREMENTS
-
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:ACADEMIC
- Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
- Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate etc.) or
- Diploma in Health Sciences
ENGLISH
- IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
- TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
- TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
- Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
- PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
- ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
- Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5
- Candidate from an institution in which the medium of instruction is English
Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.
INTERVIEW
Candidates must undergo an interview session before being accepted by the respective faculty
-
Special (PROGRAMME REQUIREMENT)
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES:STPM
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced ("A") levels
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.- Biology and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
Note: Combination of A-Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 dated 27 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009 — 2020: Edisi Ketiga)
Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre Medical course
CGPA 3.00 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e.- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
and
Provided the course is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
OR
Monash University Foundation Pre University Program (MUFY) or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation or Western Australia
Curriculum Council or IISC Sydney Australia or Trinity College Foundation Studies or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes or South Australian Matriculation or Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or equivalentAggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e.
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
or
80% ATAR provided the subjects include
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics; or Mathematics
OR
National Certificate of Educational Achievement [NCEA] Level 3 or New Zealand Bursary
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics or Mathematics
OR
Canadian Pre‐University (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13
Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
OR
Indian Pre‐University Programme
Average of 70% in THREE (3) subjects i.e.
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
OR
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
A minimum of 30 points overall
and
Attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics or Mathematics
with a minimum of 2 at High Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level
OR
Diploma Level
Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent CGPA 3.00 (out of 4)
and
Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years and completed in the same institution.
and
At SPM/ O-Level or its equivalent:
Minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects- Biology; and/or
- Chemistry; and/or
and
Credits in 3 subjects
- English; and
- Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
- Another subject
OR
Degree Level
Degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or Equivalent)
CGPA 3.00 (out of 4.00) and;
Pass a bridging course at a year 2 level before entering to year 3
Note:
The candidate can be exempted for the first year (direct entry into second year) and can also be given exemption for other relevant courses (e g. Basic Medical Science & General Surgery and General Medicine)Degree in Sciences/Life Sciences CGPA 3.00 (out of 4.00)
AND
Successful interview
-
-
FEES
-
TYPE of fees Amount (USD) TYPE of fees: Total Tuition FeesAmount (USD):112,500.00
TYPE of fees: Per semesterAmount (USD):11,250.00
TYPE of fees: Per yearAmount (USD):22,500.00
TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)Amount (USD):132.50
TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)Amount (USD):1,325.00
TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change
-
-
LIST OF COURSE
-
- Craniofacial Biology,
- Human Biology I,
- Cell and Tissue Biology,
- Oral Biology &
- Year 1 Professional Examination.
-
- Human Biology II,
- Dental Public Health I,
- Restorative Dentistry (Pre Clinical),
- Dental Materials,
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology,
- Basic and Clinical Pharmacology,
- General Medicine and General Surgery &
- Year 2 Professional Examination.
-
- Paediatric Dentistry I,
- Dental Public Health II,
- Conservative Dentistry I,
- Prosthodontics I,
- Periodontics I,
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Radiology I,
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine I &
- Year 3 Professional Examination.
-
- Elective Research Project,
- Paediatric Dentistry III,
- Orthodontics I,
- Dental Public Health III,
- Conservative Dentistry II,
- Prosthodontics II,
- Periodontics II,
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Radiology II,
- Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology I &
- Year 4 Final Examination.
-
- Paediatric Dentistry IV,
- Orthodontics II,
- General Dental Practice (GDP),
- Community and Family Case Study III,
- Conservative Dentistry III,
- Prosthodontics III,
- Periodontics III,
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Radiology III,
- Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine II &
- Year 5 Professional III Examination.
-
-
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Dental Officer
- Dental Specialist
- Dental Lecturer
Undergraduate
Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
Disclaimer
Universiti Sains Malaysia shall not be liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or misunderstandings arising from the use of Google Translator. Users are encouraged to approach translations with awareness and consideration for the limitations of machine translation technology. Information published on the English version will be used in the case of discrepancies.