The Master of Dental Science programme offered is a research programme in which the research component comprises one hundred (100) percent of the whole programme of study.
Full-Time Duration: 4 Semesters
Programme Structure
Courses
Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (if Required)
Basic of Malay Language for International Students
Career Prospects
Clinical Researcher in Dentistry, Dental Educator, Dental Consultant, Specialist in Dental Fields (e.g., Endodontics, Periodontics), Private Practice Owner, Public Health Dentist.
Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree Dental Surgery
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A
Special Requirements:
Possessed at least TWO (2) years clinical working experience after graduating Bachelor's Degree ; AND
Registered with Malaysia Dental Council (MDC) and held current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for Malaysian candidates; AND
Proof of registration with dental governing body in other countries for non-Malaysian candidates; AND
Certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner, University Student Health Clinic that the candidate is in satisfactory health and does not suffer from any disease o any physical disability that may interfere with studies at the university.
Passed the interview by the Faculty.
English Requirements
Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable