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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Degree awarded by MAHSA University
Medicine & Health SciencesDentistry
Duration60 months
TuitionFee to be confirmed
Study modefull-time
Study formatOn-campus
LocationButterworth, Penang, Malaysia

Programme overview

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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Entry requirements

Australian Foundation / SAM / equivalent

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.

English: English competence required

Tuition fees

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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)

Awarding university

This programme is delivered by MAHSA International College (Penang) and the qualification is awarded by MAHSA University.

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