Master in Dental Science Mdsc

Master in Dental Science Mdsc is a Masters program taught at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. Intake: October. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: Min. 2 semester (1 year) / Max. 4 semester (2 yea) options.

The Master in Dental Science (MDSc) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a one-year postgraduate clinical coursework program for dental professionals. It provides specialised training in Endodontology, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Periodontology, supported by core research-focused courses.

The program is structured over two semesters and includes core courses and elective courses. Core courses cover Basic Medical Sciences, Research Methodology & Biostatistics, Research I, Research II, and Mastery Professional Development. Clinical components are offered through elective options in preclinical and clinical versions of Endodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Periodontology.

Modules

• GGM501 Basic Medical Sciences
• GGM502 Research Methodology & Biostatistics
• GGM503 Research I
• GGM504 Research II
• GGM505 Mastery Professional Development
• GGT501 (Preclinical Endodontics)
• GGT502 (Clinical Endodontics)
• GGD501 (Preclinical Orthodontics)
• GGD502 (Preclinical & Clinical Orthodontics)
• GGS520 (Preclinical Prosthodontics)
• GGS521 (Clinical Prosthodontics)
• GGR501 (Preclinical Periodontics)

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

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

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

An applicant for admission to the 1-year Master in Dental Science program will have the following requirements:-

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent qualification;
• Registered with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) and holds current Annual Practising Certificate (APC);
• A minimum of two (2) years clinical practice after basic degree;
• Have a good health and free from serious communicable diseases; and
• Candidates are required to sit for an online Those who pass the test will be called for an interview.

* USM has a right to withdraw the offer letter if you are not medically fit.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or A minimum score of 154 for Lingual skill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 5 for MUET

Exemption can be considered to candidate if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Please check detail of study units at https://dental.usm.my/en/coursework-mode/master-in-dental-science-mdsc

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