Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent)
Minimum Duration: 8 semesters
Maximum Duration: 14 semesters
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Malaya or its equivalent
At least 2 years of post registration clinical experience in dentistry
A candidate may be required to pass an assessment for admission which has been decided by the Faculty
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS) or
iii. Attend and pass the "Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students" course conducted by the University of Malaya
Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED)
Mode of Study Coursework and research project Description:
This programme shall consists of three parts:
a) Part I comprising instructions in Basic Medical Science subjects, over a period of six (6) months
b) Part II over a period of thirty (30) months comprising of :
i. General Dentistry
ii. Research methodology (includes biostatistics and computer competency and scientific writing
iii. Specialty training in any one of the following areas:
a. Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
b. Restorative dentistry in Conservative Dentistry
c. Restorative dentistry in Prosthetics Dentistry
d. Periodontology
e. Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
f. Child Dental Health
iv. Research component in the specialty option leading to the submission of a research report
c) Part III comprising of a clinical attachment in the specialty option, in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
or clinical training centre recognized by the University over a period of twelve (12) months
Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Master of Orthodontics (MOrth)
Minimum Duration: 8 semesters
Maximum Duration: 14 semesters
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Malaya or its equivalent
At least 2 years of post registration clinical experience in dentistry
A candidate may be required to pass an assessment for admission which has been decided by the Faculty
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS) or
iii. Attend and pass the "Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students" course conducted by the University of Malaya
Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED)
Mode of Study Coursework and research project
Description:
This programme shall consists of two parts: a) Part I comprising instructions in Basic Medical Science subjects, over a period of six (6) months
b) Part II over a period of forty-two (42) months comprising of :
i. Instructions and coursework in Orthodontics and
ii. Research component leading to submission of a research report
The specialty training is conducted fully at the Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Master of Public Health (Oral Health)
Minimum Duration: 4 years
Maximum Duration: 6 years
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Malaya or its equivalent
At least 2 years of post registration clinical experience in dentistry
A candidate may be required to pass an assessment for admission which has been decided by the Faculty
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS) or
iii. Attend and pass the "Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students" course conducted by the University of Malaya
Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED)
Mode of Study Coursework and research project Description: This programme shall consists of two stages:
a) Stage I comprising of a coursework component, supervised field visits and a research component leading to a Dissertation
over a period of two (2) years
b) Stage II comprising of Experiential Learning, Field Postings, Case Study Project , Community Development Project and Presentation
at scientific conference over a period of two years:
The details of the course are as approved by the Senate from time to time on the recommendation of the Faculty and will made
known to the candidates at the beginning of the session.
Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Minimum Duration: 4 semesters
Maximum Duration: 10 semesters
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Malaya or its equivalent
At least 2 years of post registration clinical experience in dentistry
A candidate may be required to pass an assessment for admission which has been decided by the Faculty
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS) or
iii. Attend and pass the "Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students" course conducted by the University of Malaya
Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED)
Mode of Study Coursework and research project Description:
This programme shall consists of two components in the discipline chosen by the candidate: a) Coursework and supervised clinical training and
b) Research component leading to the submission of a research report
Supervised clinical training are in either of the following areas:
i. Oral Pathology
ii. Oral Medicine
iii. Oral Surgery
iv. Conservative Dentistry
v. Prosthetics Dentistry
vi. Periodontology
vii. Oral Radiology
viii. Forensic Odontology
ix. Oral Implantology
x. Endodontics
24 months of in-training at the Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Master of Science (Dental Public Health)
Minimum Duration: 2 years
Maximum Duration: 3 years
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Malaya or its equivalent
At least 2 years of post registration clinical experience in dentistry
A candidate may be required to pass an assessment for admission which has been decided by the Faculty
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS) or
iii. Attend and pass the "Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students" course conducted by the University of Malaya
Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCED)
Mode of Study Coursework and research project Description:
This programme shall consists of three (3) parts: a) Course work component
b) Supervised field visits, posting and
c) A research component leading to a Dissertation
The details of the course are as approved by the Senate from time to time on the recommendation of the Faculty and will be
made known to the candidates at the beginning of the session
Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Master of Dental Science (MDSc)
Minimum Duration: 2 semesters
Maximum Duration: 10 semesters
Entry requirements:
A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Malaya or its equivalent
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in any science discipline for candidates electing for non-clinical disciplines in Dentistry
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS)
Mode of Study Research Project leading to a Dissertation
Description:
This programme is one hundred percent research work leading to the submission of a dissertation, whereby the format shall
be as stipulated in University of Malaya Regulations (Master's Degree) 2001.
A dissertation shall be examined, assessed and :
a) Awarded a Pass with Distinction, Pass, or Fail or
b) Referred for corrections without re-examination or
c) Referred for further work and be submitted for re-examination
Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: ---
Program: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Minimum Duration: 2 years
Maximum Duration: 3 years
Entry requirements:
A Master's degree or
A degree in Medicine or Dentistry
Submit evidence or supervised research experience over a period of at least one year
For International students, the minimum English language requirements shall be as follows:
i. A score 550 for paper-based or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
ii. A band 5.5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS)
Mode of Study Research Project leading to a Thesis
Description:
This programme is a course of advanced study and research leading to the submission of a thesis.
Current Research Fields/Focus/Niches/Clusters available at the Faculty are:
a) Research Fields
Conservative Dentistry, General Dental Practice, Children Dentistry, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery,
Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthetic Dentistry, Radiology and Imaging
b) Research Focus/Niches
Dental Biomaterials, Oral Implantology, Oral Oncology, Oral Epidemiology, Oral Health Care Products
c) Research Clusters
Dental Education Research, Adolescent Research, Indigenous research, Clinical Based Research, Craniofacial Molecular Biology
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