Bachelor of Dental Surgery(R2/724/6/0016) (08/26) (MQA/FA 3470)

BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY
Dental health is an integral part of general health and has great impact on the human body. Dentistry is a noble professional career dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders of the region of the oral cavity.
The five-year BDS programme offered by AIMST University is a professional course to educate and train students to become world class dental practitioners. The course uses a modern approach to dental education based on the best educational practices in dental schools in Malaysia as well as internationally.
The BDS degree at AIMST University will conform to international standards. A highly professional faculty with strong research base, and fully conversant with the needs of students to be a professional workforce, has been handpicked to deliver the BDS programme.
The Dental faculty has state-of-the art facilities for patient care and laboratory teaching.
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Programme Outline
QUALIFICATION | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS |
A-Levels/STPM | Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. (Grade C can only be in either Physics or Mathematics) |
AIMST Foundation in Science/ Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-medical course** (course ≥ 1 year in the same institution) |
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
UEC | B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics |
UNSW Foundation /MUFY/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/ Ausmat | Aggregate or average of 80% or equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics Or 80% ATAR provided the subjects include · Biology · Chemistry and · Physics or Mathematics |
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary | Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
CPU/ CIMP/ Canadian Grade 12/13/ Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12 | Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
International Baccalaureate (IB) | 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics |
Diploma in Health Sciences (course ≥ 2 1/2 years or 5 semesters in the same institution) | CGPA ≥ 3.5 (out of 4) |
Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences | CGPA ≥ 3.0 (out of 4) |
Degree in the Arts or Humanities | CGPA ≥ 3.5 (out of 4) And 3 Cs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics at SPM or it’s equivalent Or An accredited bridging course |
Career Opportunity
- Ministry of Health Dental Services Armed Forces Dental Services
- Private Dental Practice
- Specialization in Dentistry
- University Teaching and Research