Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Course ID
(R2/724/6/0003)(08/28)(MQA/FA1050)
Campus
SEGi University
Level of Study
Bachelor Degree

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at SEGi University is a comprehensive five-year programme that prepares students for the respected and intricate field of dentistry. Recognised for fostering high standards of care and skill, SEGi’s BDS programme is crafted to shape competent and compassionate dental practitioners ready to impact oral health care significantly.

Students commence their journey with early exposure to patient contact and clinical training, prioritising recognising and preventing oral diseases. The curriculum, underpinned by a problem-based learning approach, emphasises applying scientific knowledge in real clinical settings. SEGi’sstate-of-the-art facilities, including the SEGi Oral Health Centre, provide hands-on experience, ensuring graduates are well-equipped with the necessary practical skills.

Emphasising a real-world approach, coursework and assignments derive from actual industry challenges, allowing students to engage with real patient cases. The programme is supported by international recognition from various medical councils and regulatory bodies, with students from over 16 countries contributing to a diverse learning environment.

Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, SEGi University’s BDS graduates are renowned for their readiness to excel in both general practice and a wide range of dental specialities.

THE DENTAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (PQE) AT SEGi UNIVERSITY
WHAT IS PQE?
The Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) is a mandatory examination (in 3 components) for dental graduates to register with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) as practising dental surgeons. It evaluates knowledge, clinical skills, and professional conduct against national standards outlined in the Competencies of New Dental Graduates Malaysia.

INTEGRATION OF PQE COMPONENTS ONTO THE CURRICULUM
The Faculty of Dentistry at SEGi University has fully aligned its curriculum, teaching methods, and assessments with PQE standards. This ensures our graduates are trained and evaluated to the exact requirements set by the MDC, guaranteeing readiness for professional practice.

  • Component 1 (Theory Examination): Assessed during Years 1 to 5 through faculty examinations.
  • Component 2 (Pre-Clinical/Practical Skills): Conducted during Years 4 and 5.
  • Component 3 (Clinical/OSCE): Completed at the end of Year 5.

STRUCTURED COMPETENCY CHECK-POINTS
Students are assessed in a staggered and structured manner, building competence step by step

REDUCED PRESSURE
This approach reduces end-of-programme pressure while ensuring consistent quality and proficiency.

SEAMLESS TRANSITION INTO THE INDUSTRY
Upon graduation, graduates transition smoothly into professional practice, already accustomed to PQE standards.

GLOBAL STANDARDS
International students also benefit, as they are trained to the same level of proficiency required by the Malaysian PQE — strengthening their competitiveness and global career prospects.

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Entry requirements

ACADEMIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO A DENTAL PROGRAMME
(MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK, MQF LEVEL 6)

A high level of academic attainment is expected.

  1. An understanding of science, in particular chemistry and biology, is central to the understanding of Dentistry. However, the Council recognizes the diversity of subjects taken by applicants and the contributions of those who have entered dental schools with other qualifications.
  2. All applicants shall have attained a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully. (For SEGi University, exemption is given for those international students from countries using English as their official language and also for those students who have done Foundation in Science with English as the medium of instruction).
  3. 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:
    Examinations Requirements
    Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 5 Bs each in:
    Biology and
    Chemistry and
    Physics and
    Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics and
    Another subject (except Art/KSI)
    (KSI referring to the subjects of Kemanusiaan & Sastera Ikhtisas)
    General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels 5 Bs each in:
    Biology and
    Chemistry; and
    Physics; and
    Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics; and
    Another subject (except Art/KSI)
    Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) B4 each in 3 subjects i.e.
    Biology; and
    Chemistry; and
    Physics; or
    Mathematics/Advanced Mathematics

    Note:

    1. Any applicants with School Certificates that are not mentioned in this guideline must refer to ‘The List of Entry Qualifications for International Students’ by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for the purpose of qualification equivalency.
    2. A combination of SPM and O-Level results is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPIT Bil. 1/2019 bertarikh 11 Mei 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil. 4/2019 bertarikh 27 Mei 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi {2009 – 2020: Edisi Ketiga).
    3. UEC eligibility is only for admission to higher education programs in Private Higher Leaning Institution (IPTS) as stated in: Surat Pekeliling Ketua Pendaftar Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia Bil. 2/2004 – Kelayakan dan Kedudukan ’Unified Examination Certificate’ (UEC) dated 19 Mac 2004 No. Ruj: KP(JPS)5181/01/02/Jld.3(6)
  4. All applicants, except those with a degree qualification in sciences, arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:
    1. Higher School Certificate level or its equivalent (STPM or A-Level)
      Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) 5 Bs each in:
      Biology and
      Chemistry and
      Physics and
      Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics and
      Another subject (except Art/KSI)
      (KSI referring to the subjects of Kemanusiaan & Sastera Ikhtisas)
      General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) levels 5 Bs each in:
      Biology and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics; and
      Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics; and
      Another subject (except Art/KSI)

      Note: Combination of A-Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPTS
      Bil.1/2009 dated 1 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil. 4/2019 dated 27 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009 – 2020: Edisi Ketiga

      OR

    2. Matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme or its equivalent (all applicants must fulfil the requirement as SPM/O-level or its equivalent)
      Matriculation or Foundation in Science
      or Pre- Medical course      		 CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e.
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics or Mathematics
      And
      Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited
      institution.
      Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) B4 each in 5 subjects i.e.
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics; and
      Mathematics; and
      Advanced Mathematics
      Monash University Foundation Pre University
      Program (MUFY)
      or
      University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
      or
      Western Australia Curriculum Council
      or
      HSC Sydney Australia
      or
      Trinity College Foundation Studies
      or
      Australian Universities Foundation Programmes
      or
      South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
      or
      Victorian Certificate of Education,
      Australia Year 12 or equivalent      		 Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e.
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics or Mathematics
      or
      80% ATAR provided the subjects include
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics; or Mathematics
      National Certificate of Educational Achievement
      (NCEA) Level 3
      or
      New Zealand Bursary      		 Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics or Mathematics
      Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
      or
      Canadian International Matriculation Program
      (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13      		 Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e.
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics or Mathematics
      Indian Pre-University Average of 70% in 3 subjects i.e.
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics or Mathematics
      International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme A minimum of 30 points overall
      and
      attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects:
      Biology; and
      Chemistry; and
      Physics or Mathematics
      with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level
    3. Diploma level
      Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent CGPA 3.0 (out of 4)
      And
      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 1/2 years in the same accredited institution
      and
      At SPM/ O-Level or its equivalent:
      Minimum 2 Bs in any 2 subjects
      Biology; and/or
      Chemistry; and/or
      Physics
      and
      Credits in 3 subjects
      English; and
      Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
      Another subject

      OR

    4. Degree level
      Degree in Medical Sciences
      (MBBS or Equivalent)      		 CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) and;
      pass a bridging course at a year 2 level before entering to year 3Note:
      The candidate can be exempted for the first year (direct entry into second year) and can also be given exemption for other relevant courses (e g. Basic Medical Science & General Surgery and General Medicine
      Degree in Sciences/Life Sciences CGPA 3.0 (out of 4)
      Degree in the Arts or Humanities CGPA 3.0 (out of 4)
    5. Applicants shall be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination.
    6. Graduates seeking employment in the government need credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.
    7. For examinations not listed in this document, the institution must obtain an equivalence assessment of the examination from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
    8. Clarifications shall be sought from the Council in situations for which there are no provisions in this guideline.
    9. Graduates from a dental programme who seek employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA)

Acknowledgements

This document was adapted from the guidelines prepared by the Ministry of Education and refined by the Dental Deans’ Council on the 11 March 2022 and approved by the Malaysian Dental Council on 14 March 2022.

Revision approved by MoHE and MQA in Mesyuarat Kajian Semula Dasar & Jaminan Kualiti Bil. 2/2022 on 11 Ogos 2022.

THE EFFECTIVE DATE IS 1ST. JANUARY 2022

HEALTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prior to admission, all shortlisted applicants are required to undergo a medical checkup to ensure they are free from communicable diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis; and to undergo immunisation against Hepatitis B.

 

Programme structure and modules

Early Clinical Phase (Year 1 & 2)

Year 1

Basic Medical Sciences I
Basic Oral Sciences
Personal & Professional Development I

Year 2

Basic Medical Sciences II
Oral Diagnostic Sciences I
Clinical Dental Practice I
Personal & Professional Development I
Community Oral Health I

Clinical Phase (Year 3, 4 & 5)

Year 3

Human Disease
Oral Diagnostic Sciences I
Clinical Dental Practice II
Personal & Professional Development l
Community Oral Health l

Year 4

Oral Diagnostic Sciences II
Clinical Dental Practice III
Personal & Professional Development l
Community Oral Health l

Year 5

Clinical Dental Practice IV
Personal & Professional Development ll
Community Oral Health ll

MPU Subjects
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
Effective Listening
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Co-curriculum: Sustainability Thinking

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Basic Medical Sciences

Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Pathology
Microbiology

Basic Oral Sciences

Oral Biology

Human Disease

General Medicine
General Surgery

Community Oral Health

Epidemiology
Preventive Dentistry
Community Oral Health
Management & Administration in Dental Public Health

Oral Diagnostic Sciences

Oral Medicine & Radiology
Dental Therapeutics
Oral Phatology

Clinical Dental Practice

Prosthodontics
Periodontics
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Dental Material Science
Dental Technology
Clinical Preventive Dentistry

Personal & Professional Development

Soft Skills
ICT
Scientific understanding
(Statistics, Research Methods, Evidence-based Dentistry)
Professional Behaviour
Ethics & Jurisprudence

Financial Aid / Funding

PTPTN
EPF
SEGi Monthly Instalment
Low Initial Payment

Damansara Medical EduHub Young Medics Programme 

– Get additional education funds with minimal interest to cover the shortfall of PTPTN
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) Scholarship (for Malaysians)
Pembiayaan Pendidikan Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Scholarship (for Malaysians)

Career opportunities

General Dental Practice: A rewarding career as a family dentist.

A dentist can choose to further his/her career from a wide range of speciality disciplines: Dental Public Health, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Paediatric Dentistry, Periodontology, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Forensic Odontology, Endodontics and Special Needs Dentistry

Information on Accreditation

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Intakes & Orientation Dates

Intakes
22/9/2026
 
Orientation Dates
21/9/2026