Bachelor of Dental Surgery

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at SEGi University is a comprehensive five-year course designed to prepare students for the dynamic and esteemed field of dentistry. Known for its commitment to excellence, SEGi’s BDS program focuses on developing skilled and compassionate dental professionals who aim to make a meaningful impact on oral healthcare.

From the start, students are introduced to patient interaction and clinical training, emphasizing the early detection and prevention of oral diseases. The curriculum is structured around a problem-based learning model, encouraging the practical application of scientific knowledge in clinical scenarios. SEGi’s advanced facilities, including the SEGi Oral Health Centre, offer extensive hands-on training to ensure graduates are proficient in essential dental practices.

The program adopts a practical approach, integrating coursework and assignments based on real-world industry challenges, allowing students to work with actual patient cases. With international recognition from various medical councils and regulatory bodies, the program attracts students from over 16 countries, creating a culturally diverse educational environment.

Fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, graduates of SEGi University’s BDS program are well-prepared to excel in general dental practice and a broad spectrum of dental specializations.

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants who enter a matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme, except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities, 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 (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject
• General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels – 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) – B4 in 4 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another subject

All applicants, except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities, shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at:

a) Higher School Certificate Level or its equivalent

• Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) – Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
• General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) levels – Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
• Matriculation or 
  Foundation in Science or 
  Pre-Medical course – CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; and Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution; and the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at School Certificate level or its equivalent
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) – B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
• Monash University Foundation Pre-University
  Programme (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 – Aggregate or average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or 80% ATAR
• National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or
  New Zealand – Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)
• Indian Pre-University – Average of 70% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) or
  Canadian International Matriculation Program
  (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13 – Average of 80% in any 3 subject i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) – 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics)

OR

b) Diploma Level

• Diploma in Health Sciences – CGPA 3.5 (out of 4)
  and
  Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years in the same accredited institution
  and
  the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at School Certificate level or its equivalent

OR

c) Degree Level

• Degree in Medical Sciences – CGPA 3.3 (out of 4) 5-year undergraduate medical programme
• Degree in Medical Sciences, Degree in the Arts or Humanities – CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) 4-year graduate medical programme CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) 5-year undergraduate medical programme
  and
  3 Cs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) at SPM or its equivalent
  or
  an accredited bridging course
• Degree in the Arts or Humanities – CGPA 4.0 (out of 4) 4-year graduate medical programme
  and
  3 Cs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) at SPM or its equivalent
  or
  an accredited bridging course
• Applicants may be required to pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or a university entrance examination
• All applicants shall attain a level of competence in English to enable them to complete the course successfully

HEALTH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Prior to admission, all short-listed 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.

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 Diagnosis I
• Clinical Dental Practice II
• Personal & Professional Development
• Community Oral Health

Year 4:

• Oral Diagnosis II
• Clinical Dental Practice III
• Personal & Professional Development
• Community Oral Health

Year 5:

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

–––––––––––––––––––––

Basic Medical Sciences:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Microbiology

Basic Oral Sciences:

• Oral Biology
• Oral Pathology

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

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

* As part of the curriculum, students are required to take 4 general subjects (Mata Pelajaran Umum), as required by the Ministry of Education