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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 & Research

    School of Dental Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://dental.usm.my/ 

    Duration : 5 Years / 10 Semesters (Minimum)
                      8 Years / 16 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : English
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in the following three (3) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Achieved at least Grade B in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) for the following five (5) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • One (1) other subject (excluding Art / Islamic Studies Skills - KSI)

      AND

      iv. Attained at least Band 3.5 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent.

      AND

      v. Excellent in the interview.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in the following three (3) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Achieved at least Grade B in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) for the following five (5) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • One (1) other subject (excluding Art / Islamic Studies Skills - KSI)

      AND

      iv. Attained at least Band 3.5 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent.

      AND

      v. Excellent in the interview.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in Health Sciences or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.50

      And

      The program must consist of at least 5 semesters or 2½ years at the same institution.

      And

      Achieved at least Grade B in two (2) of the following SPM subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics

      And

      Obtained at least a Credit in three (3) SPM subjects:

      • English
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • One (1) other subject

      OR

      A-Level with grades BBB, ABC, or AAC in the following three (3) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      New Zealand University Entrance, Bursaries & Scholarship Examination Candidates

      National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary
      Pass with a minimum average of 80% in the following three (3) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Australian High School Candidates

      Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) / University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation / Western Australia Curriculum Council / HSC Sydney Australia / Trinity College Foundation Studies or other Australian University Foundation Programs / South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or equivalent.

      Passed with a minimum average of 80% or equivalent to Grade B in the following three (3) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      Or

      ATAR 80% including the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Indian Pre-University Candidates

      Passed with a minimum average of 70% or equivalent to Grade B in any three (3) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

      Achieved a minimum overall score of 30

      And

      Obtained at least score 5 in any three (3) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      With a minimum of 2 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 1 subject at Standard Level (SL)

      OR

      Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13

      Passed with a minimum average of 80% in the following three (3) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Degree Holders

      i. Medical Science Degree (MBBS or equivalent)

      Achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      And

      Passed a “bridging course” at Year 2 level before entering Year 3.

      Note: Candidates may be exempted from the first year (direct entry to Year 2) and may also receive exemptions for other related courses (e.g., Basic Medical Sciences, General Surgery, and General Medicine).

      OR

      ii. Science / Life Science Degree

      Achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      OR

      iii. Arts or Humanities Degree

      Achieved a minimum CGPA of 4.00

      AND

       

      Obtained at least Band 3.5 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent.

      AND

      Excellent in the interview.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (NGMP 3.00) dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat SPM dalam lima (5) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • Satu (1) mata pelajaran lain kecuali Seni / KSI

      DAN

      iv. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3.5 (Band 3.5) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

      DAN

      v. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (3.00) dalam (3) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat SPM dalam lima (5) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • Satu (1) mata pelajaran lain kecuali Seni / KSI

      DAN

      iv. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3.5 (Band 3.5) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

      DAN

      v. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang Sains Kesihatan atau yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.50 

      Dan 

      Dengan syarat kursus tidak kurang daripada 5 semester atau 2 ½ tahun di Institusi yang sama. 

      Dan 

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat SPM dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut: 

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics 

      Dan 

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Kepujian pada peringkat SPM dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran berikut: 

      • Bahasa Inggeris
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • Satu (1) mata pelajaran lain  

      ATAU 

      Lulus A-Level dengan mendapat  Gred BBB, ABC atau AAC dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran berikut : 

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

        

      ATAU

        

      NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE, BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION CANDIDATES

       

      National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary.

      Lulus dengan purata minimum 80% dalam TIGA (3) mata  pelajaran berikut:

       

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

        

      ATAU

        

      AUSTRALIAN  HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

       

      Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) / University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation / Western Australia Curriculum Council / HSC Sydney  Australia / Trinity College Foundation Studies or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes / South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12 or equivalent.

       

      Lulus dengan purata minimum  80% atau setara B dalam TIGA (3) mata pelajaran berikut : 

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

       

      Atau

       

      ATAR  80% dan mata pelajaran termasuk : 

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

        

      ATAU

        

      INDIAN PRE-UNIVERSITY CANDIDATES

       

      Lulus dengan purata minimum  70% atau setara B dalam mana-mana TIGA (3) mata pelajaran berikut :

       

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

        

      ATAU

        

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

       

      Mendapat skor minimum 30 sebagai skor keseluruhan

       

      Dan

       

      Mendapat skor minimum 5 masing-masing dalam mana-mana TIGA (3) mata pelajaran berikut :

       

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

       

      dengan minimum 2 mata pelajaran pada Tahap Tinggi (High Level-HL) dan 1 mata pelajaran pada Tahap Standard (Standard Level-SL)

        

      ATAU

       

      CANADIAN PRE-UNIVERSITY (CPU) OR CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MATRICULATION PROGRAM (CIMP) / CANADIAN GRADE 12/13

       

      Lulus Dengan purata minimum 80% dalam TIGA [3] mata pelajaran berikut: 

       

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

       

       

      ATAU

       

       

      PERINGKAT IJAZAH

       

      1. Ijazah dalam Sains

           Perubatan (MBBS atau

           setaraf)

       

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

       

      Dan

       

      Lulus kursus “bridging” pada peringkat tahun 2 sebelum memasuki tahun 3

       

       

      Catatan:

       

      Calon boleh dikecualikan untuk tahun pertama (kemasukan langsung ke tahun ke-2) dan juga boleh diberi pengecualian untuk kursus lain yang berkaitan (contohnya Sains Perubatan Asas dan Pembedahan Am Dan Perubatan Umum)

       

       

      Atau

       

      1. Ijazah dalam Sains /

           Sains Hayat 

          

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

       

      Atau

       

      • Ijazah dalam Seni atau

            Kemanusiaan

       

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 4.00

       

      DAN

       

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3.5 (Band 3.5) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

       

      DAN

       

      Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      630.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,530.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      840.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change
    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      35,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      35,700.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      840.00
      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

    Position

    • Dental Officer
    • Dental Specialist
    • Dental Lecturer

     

    Related Industries

    • Dental Healthcare
    • Education

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