MASTER OF DENTAL SCIENCE Programme OverviewThe 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
Courses Courses Research Methodology Dissertation Publication Additional Courses (if Required) Basic of Malay Language for International Students Career ProspectsClinical Researcher in Dentistry, Dental Educator, Dental Consultant, Specialist in Dental Fields (e.g., Endodontics, Periodontics), Private Practice Owner, Public Health Dentist.
Tuition Fee LocalRM22,000
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
IntakeSemester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
Entry Requirement Local & International
General Entry RequirementsFor 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 RequirementsGeneral University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree Dental Surgery or equivalent qualification; or
Possessed a Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in any Science field for non-clinical candidates
Equivalent Qualification: N/A Related Fields: N/A Special Requirements: N/A English RequirementsMalaysia 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