MASTER OF DENTAL SCIENCE



Programme Overview

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.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM22,000

International

RM35,800 

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • 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