Doctor of Dental Surgery

Overview

Dentistry is a distinctive career that offers numerous rewards and challenges, making it a highly respected profession. Using cutting-edge technology, dentists blend scientific knowledge with artistic talent to create healthy smiles. They have the opportunity to provide compassionate care in the community by helping individuals improve and maintain their oral health.

The modules in this degree program integrate biomedical, clinical, and behavioral sciences, with a strong emphasis on human anatomy, craniofacial biology, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology. Additionally, the curriculum covers pathology, pharmacology, human organ systems, disease processes, emergency procedures, infection control, oral health diseases, biomaterials, operative dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery, public health, and community dentistry.

Upon completing the program, students will be equipped to perform a wide range of dental tasks, from basic procedures like tooth extractions and the repair of oral imperfections to more complex interventions such as root canals and prosthodontics treatment. They will have the skills to diagnose, treat, and prevent dental diseases while also accepting professional responsibility for providing effective and safe patient care. Graduates from MAHSA University will be well-prepared to serve their communities and assume esteemed positions within the dental profession, both locally and internationally, in the public and private sectors.

Entry Requirements  

STPM/A-Level

• Pass with minimum 3B / 2A 1C / 1A 1B 1C in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics / Maths

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

• Ministry of Health or Defence

• Universities (Public or Private)

• Private Practice (Solo/Partnered/Group or Hospitals)

• Dental Industries

Curriculum

Among the courses offered 

YEAR 1

• Anatomy             
• Physiology          
• Biochemistry     
• Oral Biology

YEAR 2

• Microbiology
• Pathology           
• Pharmacology   
• Dental Materials & Equipment

YEAR 3

• General Medicine            
• General Surgery
• Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine 
• Dental Radiology

YEAR 4

• Prosthetic Dentistry        
• Paediatric Dentistry
• Periodontology

YEAR 5

• Conservative Dentistry
• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery            
• Orthodontics     
• Dental Public Health      
• Family Dentistry

GENERAL MODULES

• English Language    
• Youth Development    
• Community Work    
• TITAS    
• Ethnic Relations

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• Communications in Malay 3    
• Malaysian Studies