Universiti Malaya · Malaya, Malaysia

Master of Oral Science Clinical

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
Starts
Semester 1 (October) and Semester 2 (March)

Introduction

Master of Oral Science Clinical is a Semester 1 (October) and Semester 2 (March) Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 Semesters (Clinical)) options.

The Master of Oral Science (Clinical) is a full-time clinical program that builds academic and clinical skills in general practice dentistry and research skills. It is designed to prepare candidates for further specialist doctorate training and is described as a prerequisite to the Doctorate Clinical program. It also updates dental practitioners on current advances in clinical practice and issues in delivering general practice dentistry. Candidates can also enter a PhD through a research program.

The program structure includes core courses and elective clinical courses. Core courses are Research Methodology, Basic Medical Science, General Dentistry, Basic Life Support, Outreach Dentistry, and a Research Project. Elective clinical courses include Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, and Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine.

Modules

  • Research Methodology
  • Basic Medical Science
  • General Dentistry
  • Basic Life Support
  • Outreach Dentistry
  • Research Project
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Oral Science Clinical at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

Local & International

General Entry Requirements For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:

  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree Dental Surgery.
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements:
  • Possesed at least TWO (2) years clinical working experience after graduating Bachelor's Degree ; and
  • Registered with Malaysia Dental Council (MDC) and held current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for Malaysian candidates; and
  • Proof of registration with dental governing body in other countries for non-Malaysian candidates; and
  • Certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner, University Student Health Clinic that the candidate is in satisfactory health and does not suffer from any disease or any physical disability that may interfere with studies at the university, and meets all prescribed immunization requirements; and
  • Passed the interview by the Faculty

Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or

Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or

Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or

Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or

Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or

Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://study.um.edu.my/master-of-oral-science-clinical

More Information

  • Oral Health Researcher
  • Clinical Lecturer in Oral Science
  • Dental Consultant
  • Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Orthodontic Specialist
  • Restorative Dentistry Specialist
  • Periodontist
  • Prosthodontist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist
  • Oral Medicine Specialist
  • Private Practice Owner
  • Dental Clinical Manager
  • Public Health Dentist
  • Healthcare Administrator in Dentistry
  • Dental Educator and Trainer

Scholarships

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