Program Overview

Programme Overview

This program is conducted in two stages:

1. Preclinical Phase – A two year program, which covers Medical Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Dental Courses (Professional Development and IT, Oral Biology, Society and Health, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Dental Materials and Dental Technology). The latter is designed to help the students learn about the technical aspects of the dental program. Assessments take place in every semester along with yearly professional examinations.
2. Clinical Phase – This phase covers the next three years of study. In this phase, integrated teaching and learning process is undertaken to expose the students to dental clinical work and it also helps them to learn about community dentistry. This program offers the students with the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills and acquire knowledge about a particular discipline of dentistry through research exercise, which is of interest to them. It includes subjects, such as Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Dental Imaging, Endodontics and Dental Research. Students of this program, will also be exposed to medical subjects namely; General Medicine and General Surgery for better treatment of patients with chronic illness, who may require special needs as far as dental treatment is concerned.

Subject Highlights

• Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
  • MPU 3113: Islamic Civilization Asia Civilization (TITAS)
  • MPU 3163: Malay Language Communication 3
• Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
  • MPU 3123: Ethnic Relations
  • MPU 3173: Malaysian Studies 3
  • DP 101: Professional Development IT (PDIT)
  • DP 102: General Anatomy, Embryology & Histology
  • DP 103: Biochemistry & Oral Biochemistry
  • DP 104: Physiology & Oral Physiology
  • DP 105: Oral Biology (Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology)
  • MPU 3232: Leadership Skills and Human Relations
  • MPU 3342: Malaysian Government and Public Policy
  • DP 206: Microbiology & Oral Microbiology
  • DP 207: Dental Materials and Dental Skills (Operative Dentistry & Dental Technology)
  • DP 208: Basic Pharmacology & Dental Therapeutics
  • DP 209: General Pathology
  • DP 210: Society and Health
  • DP 211: Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health (Cariology Mod & Prev Dent Mod)
  • MPU 3452: Community Service
  • DC 311: Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
  • DC 312: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Radiology, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Surgery)
  • DC 313: Human Diseases (General Medicine & General Surgery)
  • DC 314: Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
  • DC 315: Periodontology
  • DC 316: Conservative Dentistry
  • DC 317: Prosthodontics
  • DC 318: Oral Pathology
  • DC 319: Pediatric Dentistry
  • DC 411: Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
  • DC 412: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Medicine Module, Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)
  • DC 415: Periodontology
  • DC 416: Conservative Dentistry
  • DC 417: Prosthodontics
  • DC 419: Paediatric Dentistry
  • DC 420: Orthodontics
  • DX 499: Research Elective
  • DC 511: Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
  • DC 512: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)
  • DC 515: Periodontology
  • DC 516: Conservative Dentistry
  • DC 517: Prosthodontics
  • DC 519: Pediatric Dentistry
  • DC 520: Orthodontics
  • DC 521: General Dental Practice
  • DX 599: Research Elective

Entry Requirements

• A high level of academic attainment is expected.
• An understanding of science, in particular chemistry and biology, is central to the understanding of Dentistry.
• All applicants shall have attained a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully.
• All applicants entering the dental programme via matriculation, foundation or pre-dental programme, except those with a degree qualification, STPM or A level shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and another subject (except Art/KSI)
  • Ordinary ("O") levels: 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and another subject (except Art/KSI)
• Applicants shall be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination.
• Graduates seeking employment in the government need credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.
• For qualifications not listed in this document, the institution must obtain an equivalence assessment of the qualification from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Career Opportunities

• There are excellent career options for Dental graduates, and they can wish to pursue their career as dental officers in the Ministry of Health, Malaysian Armed Forces or any other government agencies.
• Students can also work in clinics or can choose to work in universities or institutions as lecturers/professors.
• Students interested in research can opt to work in research centers or corporate agencies to advance their career.

Program Aim

• To produce graduates who are equipped with scientific knowledge, skills, and commendable attitudes, so that they emerge as responsible and competent dental practitioners and promote safe dental practice within the society or community.

FAQ

About The Program

• Does the DDS program have MQA accreditation?
  • Yes, our DDS program has received accreditation (MQA/FA 1048) from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
• How long does the program take to complete?
  • The typical duration of the DDS Program is 5 years.
• Do students get involved in extracurricular activities during Dental school?
  • Yes, our students get involved in extracurricular activities as they are essential for developing a well-rounded profile.

Application Process

• What is the application deadline for the DDS program?
  • The DDS program has a single intake every year, and the academic year begins from the first week of November.
• Do I need any recommendation letters for admission?
  • Recommendation letters are not required for joining the DDS program.
• Can I apply for scholarships or financial aid?
  • Yes, many programs offer scholarships, grants, and assistantships.

Deferment / Withdrawal

• Will I be able to defer the program after taking admission in the DDS program?
  • Deferral is allowed for genuine reasons.
• What are the documents needed for doing this credit transfer?
  • The documents typically required for a credit transfer application include: Official Academic Transcripts, Course Syllabi/Descriptions, English Proficiency certificates, Identification Documents.

Teaching /Learning /Assessment

• How are the students assessed during the examinations?
  • Assessment includes two components: Formative and summative.
• How do we prepare for the exams?
  • Students need to know learning outcomes of the subject, because teaching and exam must be related to the learning outcomes.
• What can I do if I am unable to pass in the examinations?
  • We have borderline Viva for students who have fallen short of the passing grade.

Finance

• What is the tuition fee?
  • We are offering competitive tuition fees for all our programs.
• How can I pay the tuition fees?
  • Payment can be made to LUC account via online transfer, Bank banking, visa card, Master card, QR code, Payment at the counter at LUC office.

Attendance

• Is there any class attendance requirement?
  • Yes, every student must have minimum of 80% class attendance to be eligible to take any of the examination.
• What happens if my attendance falls below the required percentage?
  • If your attendance falls below the required minimum, you may be barred from taking the final exams for that subject, and you might have to repeat the course in the following semester.