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Bachelor of Dental Surgery

AIMST University
Bedong, Kedah
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.

Career Opportunity
  • Ministry of Health Dental Services Armed Forces Dental Services
  • Private Dental Practice
  • Specialization in Dentistry
  • University Teaching and Research

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5 years

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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
YEAR 1
The first year is devoted to the study of the basic medical sciences like Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, which provides a foundation for the study of Clinical Dentistry. Students will also be introduced to the basic dental science disciplines (Oral Biology, Oral Physiology) and common oral health problems.


YEAR 2
In year 2, students will be introduced to clinical subjects like Conservative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry and Applied Dental Materials. Students will develop the practical skills and learn the basic dental techniques in the simulation and dental technology laboratory. Students will be taught the supporting courses like Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Communication Skills.


YEAR 3
During Year 3, students learn to examine, diagnose and treat the patients in a multidisciplinary polyclinic in the campus-based AIMST University Dental Hospital. Learning in the Year 2 clinical subjects continues along with the introduction of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics. Supporting courses are held in Medicine, Surgery, Oral Radiology, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Health Promotion & Preventive Dentistry and Law & Ethics


YEAR 4
Many treatment procedures are practiced in all the clinical disciplines in Year 4. The discipline of Pediatric Dentistry is introduced. Teaching is given in Community Oral Health and in dentistry for the elderly and special needs patients. Further learning is undertaken in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine.


YEAR 5
Clinical practice in all aspects of dentistry continues with practical experience in Community Oral Health. Dental Practice Management is taught to prepare students for work in general dental practice. Learning continues in Oral Surgery with students participating in the management of in-patients requiring complex oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures in the hospital.
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