The Master of Oral Science is a full-time clinical program. It is aimed at providing a learning framework that allows candidates to advance the academic and clinical skills in aspects of general practice dentistry and research skill, in preparation for further specialist doctorate training. It is a prerequisite to the Doctorate Clinical program. It is also aimed at updating dental practitioners on current advances in clinical practice and issues in the delivery of general practice dentistry. It can also be a pathway for candidates to enter PhD through a research program.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters, (Clinical)
Programme Structure
Core Courses
Research Methodology
Basic Medical Science
General Dentistry
Basic Life Support
Outreach Dentistry
Research Project
Elective Clinical Courses
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Restorative Dentistry
Periodontology
Prosthodontics
Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine
Career Prospects
Oral Health Researcher, Clinical Lecturer in Oral Science, Dental Consultant, Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontic Specialist, Restorative Dentistry Specialist, Periodontist, Prosthodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist, Oral Medicine Specialist, Private Practice Owner, Dental Clinical Manager, Public Health Dentist, Healthcare Administrator in Dentistry, Dental Educator and Trainer.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM50,000
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM96,800
Intake
Not Available
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
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: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree Dental Surgery.
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A
Special Requirements:
Possesed 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 or any physical disability that may interfere with studies at the university, and meets all prescribed immunization requirements; and
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