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Bachelor of Dental Surgery
KPT/JPT(R3/724/6/0010)01/2030 | MQA/FA7026
Commencement
Feb & Sep
Degree/Duration
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (IMU):
5 years
Degree from Partner Universities:
5 – 5.5 years
Be at the Forefront of Dentistry
Welcome to your immersive approach to dental education. From the onset, we will transport you beyond lecture halls to harness the skills to solve complex challenges, and treat patients from all walks of life.
The programme is designed to expose students to real-life learning early on with opportunities in clinics, hospitals, and outreach placements that will prepare you for the future. It is an approach that forges supportive teamwork, patience, and compassion.
Why Study Dentistry at IMU?
01
An Established Private Healthcare University
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/ 2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
02
Better Preparation for a Career as a Dentist
With early exposure to the clinical environment in Semester 1 and treatment of patients from Year 2, students are better prepared through student-centred learning activities and competency tests for patient care and compulsory service.
03
Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network
As IMU offers the widest range of healthcare programmes, our students are fully immersed in a vibrant community of students and practitioners from all healthcare fields. This allows for the development of strong friendship amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensive healthcare professional network upon graduation.
04
Taught by Well-Qualified Staff at World-Class Facilities
Students are taught by qualified, competent professionals with over 10 years of academic experience. Learning environments include the IMU Dental Skills Centre and Oral Health Centre, both of which are equipped with new technologies for interactive learning, skills development and patient education, promoting pleasant and safe patient care.
05
Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards
IMU’s Dental curriculum has been developed to meet high international standards and is accepted by international partner universities for credit transfer of the Phase 1 of their Dentistry programme.
Entry Requirements
Pre-University Examination
Requirements
| Examinations | Requirements | ||||||||
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| A-Levels | BBB or ABC in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
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| STPM | BBB or ABC in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics |
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| Australian Matriculation |
ATAR 80 including ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics; AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| NCEA Level 3 | Average of 80% in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| Canadian Grade 12/13 | Average of 80% in 3 subjects; ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics) AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) |
B4 in 5 subjects; ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics; and ~Advanced Mathematics I; and ~Advanced Mathematics II |
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| Australian University Foundation Programmes |
Pass with an average of 80% in 3 subjects: ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% in: ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| Ministry of Education Matriculation # |
cGPA 3.00 in ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) |
30 points, with a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics / Mathematics with a minimum of 2 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and one subject at Standard Level (SL) AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent |
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| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) |
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| Foundation Studies # | IMU Foundation in Science – cGPA of 3.00 in; ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics or Mathematics AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent.*Foundation in Science or equivalent from other institutions will be subjected to the Dean’s approval on a case by case basis. |
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| Degree | BSc in related field;
cGPA 3.00 |
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| Diploma | | | Diploma in Health Sciences
cGPA 3.50 AND provided duration is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years AND attained 2Bs each in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and 3Cs |
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# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
BBB or ABC in
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
-
ATAR 80 including
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics;
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent
Pass with an average of 80% in 3 subjects:
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent
Average of 80% in 3 subjects;
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent
BSc in related field;
cGPA 3.00
Diploma in Health Sciences
cGPA 3.50
AND
provided duration is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years in the same accredited institution
AND
attained 2Bs each in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and 3Cs in English, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-Level
IMU Foundation in Science - cGPA of 3.00 in;
- Biology; and
- Chemistry and
- Physics or Mathematics
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent.
*Foundation in Science or equivalent from other institutions will be subjected to the Dean’s approval on a case by case basis.*
Average of 70% in
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent
30 points, with a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics / Mathematics with a minimum of 2 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and one subject at Standard Level (SL) AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent
cGPA 3.00 (out of 4.00) in
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM / O-Level
Average of 80% in
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics / Mathematics
AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Malay / English at SPM / O-Level or its equivalent
BBB or ABC in
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics or Mathematics
B4 in 5 subjects
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics; and
- Advanced Mathematics I; and
- Advanced Mathematics II
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
Foundation in Science
- Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes.
- Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes and programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility. **(Please refer to IMU Foundation in Science brochure for more details)
For admissions into the IMU Foundation in Science programme, students will need:
- Pass SPM / O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects.Note: Specific SPM / O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.
English Language Examination
Requirements
| Examinations | | | Requirements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUET** | Band score of 4; or (For Malaysian students) |
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| IELTS** | Overall band score of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands); or |
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| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE)** |
Overall score of 176; or | ||||||||
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE)** |
Overall score of 176; or | ||||||||
| Cambridge Linguaskill** |
Overall score of 180; or | ||||||||
| Pearson Test of English (PTE)** |
Overall score of 63; or | ||||||||
| Credit Transfer | | | IELTS Overall band score of 7.0 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands) |
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Overall score of 176
Overall score of 176
Overall score of 180
IELTS Overall band score of 7.0
Not less than 6.0 for individual bands
Overall band score of 6.5
Not less than 6.0 for individual bands
Band score of 4
(For Malaysian Students)
Overall score of 63
Dental graduates intending to seek employment in the public sector must fulfill the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).
**Applicable to IMU local degree only.
Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.
Programme Structure
- The curriculum is reviewed periodically and subject to change
- The MPU modules are compulsory modules required by Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555)
- Every student must past all modules as a prerequisite for the awarding of the degree
Fee Structure
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 300 | 950 |
| Registration Fee | 1,300 | 3,400 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 3,000 | 3,000 |
At International Medical University
Phase 1 & Phase 2
| | Malaysian Student Tuition Fees |
| International Student Tuition Fees |
| Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (IMU) | 10 semesters, 5 years | 10 semesters, 5 years | – | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | – | ||||||
| | RM134,800 per year | | RM143,400 per year | | |||||
- Equipment Cost – Students will be required to purchase equipment in order to carry out the required training exercises of the course. The sum is estimated at approximately RM10,000.
Degree at Partner University
Phase 1 at International Medical School (IMU), Phase 2 at Partner Dental School (PDS)
| | Malaysian Student Tuition Fees |
| International Student Tuition Fees |
| Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer to University of Adelaide | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 6 semesters, 3 years | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5.5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | |||||||
| RM134,800 per year | RM143,400 per year | AUD 102,060 per year | |||||||
| RM6,000* transfer fee | RM6,000* transfer fee | ||||||||
| Credit transfer to Dalhousie University | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 6 semesters, 3 years | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5.5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | |||||||
| RM134,800 per year | RM143,400 per year | CAD 88,918 per year | |||||||
| RM6,000* transfer fee | RM6,000* transfer fee | ||||||||
| Credit transfer to University of Otago | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | 2.5 years (average) | ||||||
| RM134,800 per year | RM143,400 per year | NZD 111,479 per year | |||||||
| RM6,000* transfer fee | RM6,000* transfer fee | ||||||||
| Credit transfer to University of Dundee | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 6 semesters, 3 years | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5.5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | |||||||
| RM134,800 per year | RM143,400 per year | GBP 52,645 per year | |||||||
| RM6,000* transfer fee | RM6,000* transfer fee | ||||||||
| Credit transfer to University of Glasgow | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 6 semesters, 3 years | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5.5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | |||||||
| RM134,800 per year | RM143,400 per year | GBP 55,050 per year | |||||||
| RM6,000* transfer fee | RM6,000* transfer fee | ||||||||
| Credit transfer to University of Liverpool | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 5 semesters, 2.5 years | 6 semesters, 3 years | ||||||
| Total Duration: 5.5 years | RM67,400 per semester, | RM71,700 per semester, | |||||||
| RM134,800 per year | RM143,400 per year | GBP 48,550 per year | |||||||
| | RM6,000* transfer fee | | RM6,000* transfer fee | | |||||
- *Students who are transferring to partner universities will be required to pay transfer fee of RM6,000 per semester.
- **Overseas fees are indicative and subject to annual increase and currency exchange rate. Fees are exclusive of levy and bridging fee.
- # The total tuition fee amount shown does not include transfer fees.
Partner Dental School (PDS) Enrolment
Duration of Dentistry Programme
Full duration of study: 5 to 5½ years (depending on the University)
| Phase 1 (IMU) | Phase 2 (IMU) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | |||
| International Medical University | 2½ years | 2½ years | 5 years |
| Australia | |||
| University of Adelaide, Australia | 2½ years | 3 years | 5½ years |
| Canada | |||
| Dalhousie University, Canada | 2½ years | 3 years | 5½ years |
| New Zealand | |||
| University of Otago, New Zealand | 2½ years | 2½ years | 5 years |
| United Kingdom | |||
| University of Dundee, Scotland | 2½ years | 3 years | 5½ years |
| University of Glasgow, Scotland | 2½ years | 3 years | 5½ years |
| University of Liverpool, England | 2½ years | 3 years | 5½ years |
Matching Process for Students Going to a Partner Dental School (PDS)
The matching process is carried out early in the fifth semester. It is computerised and completely impartial. The students state their choice of PDS in strict order of preference. The PDS also rank the students based on their academic performance, student attributes and involvement in co-curricular activities. The computerized programme gives 5 times greater weighting to the students’ choice over the PDS ranking of students.
Students with citizenship and permanent resident status in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and United Kingdom are advised to check with the Department of Admission & Student Affairs on their eligibility to apply.
* The list of Partner Dental Schools is subject to change from time to time.
Meet Our Partner Universities
Our Industrial Partners
The curriculum structure is constantly updated to meet the ever-changing industries’ needs and includes research-led teaching to deliver evidence-based knowledge and practice in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to undergo industrial training in the related sectors in their final semester. They will also be able to collaborate with industry or/and researcher in realted project in their final year.
Hear from Our Students and Alumni
I was part of the pioneer batch in year 2008 and if one is to compare the times back then and now, many things have changed. The School of Dentistry has grown and matured into a strong team educationists, clinicians and researchers by producing well sought after dental practitioners, treating high-volume of patients in our state of the art Oral Health Centre and publishing high impact publications annually.
Chong Jun Ai
Alumna
IMU School of Dentistry did an excellent job in providing a conducive environment for maximum learning experience. The state-of-the-art facilities such as the Oral Health Centre, Dental Skills Centre and learning resources ranging from library online databases to e-learning laboratories enhance learning opportunities; not to mention the well qualified academic staff who promote continuous learning.
Kweh Ting Jing
Alumnus
Overall, it is quite tiring, but being able to provide valuable help to others makes the time spent feel meaningful. I think IMU’s dental programme has a great curriculum, with enough courses for laboratory practice and ample opportunities for clinical practice.
Li Xin Pei
Student
If I could say anything about the School of Dentistry, I must say it is very well organised with a holistic team catering to what is necessary in the development of a student’s progress in their dental career.
Looi Shyn Yin
Alumna
First and foremost is that the facilities provided by School of Dentistry (SOD) are quite complete. I have been to several overseas universities such as China and Taiwan for my elective postings. Through this exchange programmes and communication with the students over there, I found that our school does indeed have the facilities that are good enough to compete on the international stage.
Tan Jun Hong
Alumnus
Frequently Asked Questions
- Verified copies of your academic qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
- Innovative curriculum with an integrated approach
- Outcome-based education
- Technology-based learning
- Highly qualified and experienced staff
- Well-equipped dental simulation and technique laboratories
- Dental clinics equipped with digital radiography and electronic patient management systems to operate in a “paperless” environment
- Practice of close-support dentistry
- Well-equipped learning resources
- Mentoring of students by staff
Our Alumni: Journey Beyond Graduation
Our alumni today have embarked on diverse and promising career paths across various industries. They are a true testament to the versatility of their education, as they continue to excel in a wide range of professional healthcare fields.
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A Word from the Programme Director
The primary objective of the IMU Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics is to provide dental practitioners the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in Prosthodontics; to plan and treat a range of patients needing minimal to moderately difficult prosthodontic treatment modality. This programme is designed to support the training and learning of working dental practitioners by using a flexible modular mode of delivery and a wide array of teaching methods supplemented with guidance from personal tutors. The training emphasises the provision of care based on current evidence, appropriate technologies and specialised techniques. An evidence-based patient-centered approach is used in advising patients concerning treatment options and prognosis. The programme covers knowledge acquisition through face-to-face and online lectures and case based discussion, skills development through hands-on training in the simulation lab, and clinical experience through patient care at the IMU Oral Health Centre and at the student’s own workplace. This programme aims to produce graduates able to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach in managing oral health care, and provide accessible and affordable prosthodontic care. Students are expected to be able to update their skills through lifelong learning, and share their expertise with their peers.
Prof Seow Liang Lin
Dean, School of Dentistry
BDS (Mal), MSc (London), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Mal)
A Word from the Programme Director
The primary objective of the IMU Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics is to provide dental practitioners the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in Prosthodontics; to plan and treat a range of patients needing minimal to moderately difficult prosthodontic treatment modality. This programme is designed to support the training and learning of working dental practitioners by using a flexible modular mode of delivery and a wide array of teaching methods supplemented with guidance from personal tutors. The training emphasises the provision of care based on current evidence, appropriate technologies and specialised techniques. An evidence-based patient-centered approach is used in advising patients concerning treatment options and prognosis. The programme covers knowledge acquisition through face-to-face and online lectures and case based discussion, skills development through hands-on training in the simulation lab, and clinical experience through patient care at the IMU Oral Health Centre and at the student’s own workplace. This programme aims to produce graduates able to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach in managing oral health care, and provide accessible and affordable prosthodontic care. Students are expected to be able to update their skills through lifelong learning, and share their expertise with their peers.
Prof Seow Liang Lin
Dean, School of Dentistry
BDS (Mal), MSc (London), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Mal)
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