Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is a five-year professional dental degree delivered through MICP and MAHSA University. Years 1–2 are undertaken at MAHSA University's Saujana Putra campus and Years 3–5 clinical training at the Butterworth campus.
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80% average / equivalent B · Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · Current policy also accepts specified Australian foundation pathways/ATAR equivalents; interview and medical fitness apply.
English: English competence required
Canadian Pre-University / CIMP / Canadian Grade 12/13
80% average · Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · Interview and medical fitness also apply.
English: English competence required
Diploma in Health Sciences / equivalent
At SPM/O-Level: minimum 2 Bs across Biology/Chemistry/Physics plus credits in English, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject · Diploma must be at least 5 semesters / 2.5 years in the same institution; interview and medical fitness also apply.
English: English credit at SPM/O-Level
GCE A-Level
BBB / ABC / AAC · Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · Applicants must also pass interview and medical fitness requirements.
English: English competence required
International Baccalaureate Diploma
30 points overall · Minimum score 5 in Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · At least 2 of the 3 specified subjects at HL and 1 at SL; interview and medical fitness also apply.
English: English competence required
Matriculation / Foundation in Science / Pre-Medical
Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · Programme must be at least 1 year in the same institution; interview and medical fitness also apply.
English: English competence required
NCEA Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary
80% average · Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · Interview and medical fitness also apply.
English: English competence required
STPM
BBB / ABC / AAC · Biology; Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics · Applicants must also pass interview and medical fitness requirements under the dental admission policy.
English: English competence required
UEC
B4 each · Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics; Advanced Mathematics · Structured from the current dental admission policy direct UEC route; interview and medical fitness also apply.
Fees are indicative and may be revised by the institution. GoUni can help you confirm the latest payable amount before application.
Accreditation & recognition
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) full professional accreditation; professional body: Malaysian Dental Council.MQA/FA3951
Career outcomes
Dental surgeon after satisfying Malaysian Dental Council registration requirements.
About MAHSA International College (Penang)
MAHSA International College (Penang)
Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
MAHSA International College (Penang), formerly Penang International Dental College (PIDC), is a multidisciplinary private college in Butterworth offering dentistry, pre-university, business and nursing programmes.
This programme is delivered by MAHSA International College (Penang) and the qualification is awarded by MAHSA University.
MAHSA University
Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia
MAHSA University is a multidisciplinary private university in Bandar Saujana Putra with a major focus on medicine and health sciences alongside business, engineering, built environment, IT, education and hospitality.