Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Penang International Dental College (PIDC)
Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Sep
Tuition Fees
RM245,000
Course Highlights
- Private Dental College in Malaysia with one of the highest graduates produced to date
- Onsite dental clinic where you'll get exposure treating real patients, especially those from the lower income group, the physically and mentally challenged groups and senior citizens
- Unique programme, where you'll study at two institutions: first 2 years at Saujana Putra campus, MAHSA University, followed by the final three years at PIDC, Butterworth Campus, Penang
- Fully accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council
Course Structure
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Oral Biology
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Dental Materials & Equipment
- General Surgery
- General Medicine
- Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine
- Dental Radiology
- Prosthetic Dentistry
- Peadiatric Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Conservative Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Dental Public Health
- Family Dentistry
Entry Requirements
- Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-Medical: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
- A Level/STPM: Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
- UEC: B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics.
- Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY)/University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation/Western Australia Curriculum Council/HSC Sydney Australia/Trinity College Foundation Studies/Australian Universities Foundation Programmes/South Australian Matriculation/Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12: Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics or 80% ATAR provided the subjects include Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or New Zealand Bursary: Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
- Degree in Sciences/Life Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4).
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU)/Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP)/Canadian Grade 12/13: Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
- Indian Pre-University: Average 70% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: A minimum of 30 points overall and atiained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subject: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level.
- Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent: (course >2 ½ years or 5 semester in the same institution). CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) and minimum of any 2Bs in Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics and credit in English and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject in SPM.
- Degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent): CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) and; pass a bridging course at a year 2 level before entering to year 3
- Note: The candidate can be exempted for the first year (direct entry into second year) and can also given exemption for other relevant courses (e.g. Basic Medical Science & General Surgery and General Medicine).
- Degree in Arts or Humanities: CGPA 4.0 (out of 4)
*Those with matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme, shall have passed and atiained a minimum of the following grades at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
- SPM/O Level: 5 Bs each in Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject.
- UEC: B4 each in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM2,500
Tuition fees
RM245,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM54,700
Discounts & scholarships
-RM40,000
Total payable amount
RM262,200
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