University & College International Student Services

International Medical University (IMU)

Apply Course Add to favourites Enquire Course

Course Fees and Duration

Course Duration:
(60 m) 5 years
Course Tuition Fees:
USD 118,635
Course Miscellanous Fees:

Placing

Area:
Bukit Jalil
Location of Study:
Kuala Lumpur
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Awarding University:
International Medical University

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (IMU)

  Institution: International Medical University (IMU)

Field Of Study:
Health, Medicine & Welfare
Level Of Study:
Undergraduate
Course Subject:
Dental Science
Course Intake:
February

Programme Description

Dentistry is a professional career dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area (upper and lower jaws), associated structures next to these areas and their impact on the human body. Oral health is widely considered necessary for complete general health. As a dentist, you are a member of the healthcare team providing advice to the public about oral healthcare. Your job will also include restoring function to badly decayed, broken or infected teeth, replacing missing teeth with dentures, bridges or implant-supported prostheses, treatment of oral diseases such as inflammatory diseases of gum and supporting tissues, destructive diseases such as cancer of the oral tissues, the aligning and straightening of teeth.

Dentists’ work is not confined to filling and pulling out teeth. The care that dentists are trained to provide greatly improves the quality of their patients’ lives. Oral diseases like tooth decay, gum diseases and oral cancer, malocclusion (when teeth in the upper and lower jaws do not fit properly), genetic deformities and anomalies affecting the oro-facial complex, and other oral problems can cause a great deal of discomfort, pain and adversely affect oral functions such as chewing food, talking or playing of musical instruments. A patient’s appearance, self-esteem and confidence can also be greatly enhanced through various types of dental procedures.

Dentists are usually not required to be on call at night nor to make house calls. Thus it is easier for dentists to achieve a perfect balance between their professional and personal lives.

 Entry Requirements

EXAMINATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
A-Levels BBB or ABC in 3 science subjects / Mathematics
STPM BBB or ABC in 3 science subjects / Mathematics
Australian Matriculation 80% agregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 85 (including 3 science subjects / Mathematics)
NCEA Level 3 80% in 3 science subjects / Mathematics
Canadian Grade 12/13 85% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 80% in any 3 science subjects / Mathematics)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) B4 in 5 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics)
Australian University Foundation Programmes 80% aggregate in 4 best subjects (including 3 science subjects / Mathematics)
Indian Pre-University Average 75% in all subjects (with average of 70% in 3 science subjects)
Ministry of Education Matriculation CGPA 3.50 # (and attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subjects at SPM/ O-Level)
International Baccalaureate (IB) 33 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects / Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL) and attained a minimum score of 4 each in 3 science subjects / Mathematics
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) Not applicable
Foundation CGPA 3.50 **# (and attained 5 Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM level or equivalent level)
Degree BSc (Hons) 2nd Class Upper / CGPA 3.30
Diploma 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 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and another technical subject at SPM/O-Level

Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement.
The IMU reserves the right to change these admission requirements from time to time.

 

English Language Requirement

Applicants are required to have this at the point of entry:

IELTS Overall band score of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands)
Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0 (Not less than 7.0 for individual bands)

All registered students are required to take the IMU Diagnostic Language Test during the first semester. Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement.

Students without IELTS or MUET can opt to sit for the Password English Test which is available only in IMU and must obtain the equivalent score required for IELTS. Students who have successfully enrolled using the Password English Test are still required to sit for MUET and (or) IELTS exam within the first year of their studies in IMU. This is ONLY applicable to those who are completing the entire degree in IMU, Malaysia. Please contact Admissions Office for further details or to register for the test.

*Please note that achieving the minimum entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes.

All qualifications should include 3 out of 4 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) at STPM / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications.

**Applicable to students with Foundation in Science from KBU International College. These students can only apply into the IMU local programmes and MPharm programme only. They would not be able to apply to all credit transfer options. Additionally, foundation in science qualifications from other colleges and universities will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programme. Please contact Admission Office for further information on qualifications from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, South Korea, China, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Iran.

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution.

Please note that the IMU does not accept any foundation courses from other colleges/universities for its medical, dentistry and pharmacy programmes except foundation in science by KBU International College. Additionally, foundation in science qualification from other colleges and universities will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into medicine, dentistry and pharmacy programme. Please contact IMU  for more details and before embarking on any foundation in science programmes. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit our website, www.imu.edu.my or contact 03 – 2731 7272.

The entry requirements and English requirements are subject to change. Please refer to our website for the latest information.

 

 Course Duration

DURATION OF DENTISTRY PROGRAMME
Full duration of study: 5 to 5½ years (depending on the University)
Phase 1 (IMU) Phase 2 Total
MALAYSIA
International Medical University
2½ years 2½ years 5 years
AUSTRALASIA
University of Adelaide, Australia
University of Queensland, Australia
University of Otago, New Zealand
2½ years
2½ years
2½ years
3 years
3 years
2½ years
5½ years
5½ years
5 years

Matching Process for Students Going to Partner Dental Schools (PDS) Abroad

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 computerised programme gives 5 times greater weighting to the students’ choice over the PDS ranking of students. Applicants who are citizens from countries where the IMU’s Partner Dental Schools (PDS) are located will not be eligible to apply for admission into the IMU-PDS option. These countries are Australia and New Zealand. However, applicants may apply to the IMU option in Malaysia.

Applicants with a PR status in any of the countries mentioned above may apply for the IMU-PDS option, but the choice of PDS will be restricted as follows:

PR holders of Australia or New Zealand will not be matched to any of the PDS in Australia or New Zealand.

Students with citizenship and permanent resident status in Australasia are advised to check with the Department of Admission & Student Affairs on their eligibility to apply. Students with Permanent Residence Status in the following countries cannot be matched for admission into the following Partner Dental Schools:

PR Status Cannot be matched to Australasia

  • University of Adelaide
  • University of Auckland
  • University of Otago
  • University of Western Australia

* The list of Partner Dental Schools is subject to change from time to time.

Source :International Medical University