Master of Dental Science

Master of Dental Science is a Masters program taught at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: Minimum 4 semesters, maximum 6 semesters. Part-ti) options.

The Master of Dental Science (MDSc) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is a Master (Level 7 MQF) program. It is open for candidates including dentists, scientists, and healthcare or allied health science practitioners. Applicants work toward a brief research proposal, covering field of research, topic of research, problem statement, research objectives, methodology, research significance, and references.

The MDSc can be taken full-time or part-time. Full-time duration is minimum 4 semesters and maximum 6 semesters. Part-time (for local candidates only) duration is minimum 6 semesters and maximum 10 semesters. Candidates must pass the interview at the Faculty level and meet other requirements set by the University Senate. The fees are listed separately for Malaysian and international students, with totals provided for the program.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Dental Science at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Dental Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Bachelor of Science degree with minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 from UKM or any institutions of higher learning recognised by the UKM Senate; or
• Doctor of Dental Surgery or equivalent degree recognised by the UKM Senate; or
• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.60 to 2.99 and fulfil one criterion as follows: 3a. Research or working experience in related field for 1 year; 3b. Has produced academic publications in related field; 3c. A UKM graduate; or
• Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.60 to 2.99 and fulfil one criterion as follows: 4a. Research or working experience in related field for 5 years; 4b. One (1) academic publication in related field; and
• For international candidates, English language proficiency test score of minimum for TOEFL is 550 (paper-based, PBT) or 80 (internet-based, iBT) or 213 (computer-based, CBT); Band 6.0 for IELTS; Band 4 for MUET; Pearson Test of English (PTE - Academic) is 51; Cambridge English Qualifications is 160. The result must still be in its validity period by the time of application.
• Pass the interview at the Faculty level; and
• Other requirements set by the University Senate, as stipulated in the UKM Acts and Regulations (Graduate Studies).

TOEFL: minimum 550 (paper-based, PBT) or 80 (internet-based, iBT) or 213 (computer-based, CBT); IELTS Band 6.0; MUET Band 4; Pearson Test of English (PTE - Academic) 51; Cambridge English Qualifications 160. The result must still be in its validity period by the time of application.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ukm.my/FPerg/Master-of-Dental-Science-%5bMDSc%5d.html

TOEFL: minimum 550 (paper-based, PBT) or 80 (internet-based, iBT) or 213 (computer-based, CBT); IELTS Band 6.0; MUET Band 4; Pearson Test of English (PTE - Academic) 51; Cambridge English Qualifications 160. The result must still be in its validity period by the time of application.

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.