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DentistryDentistry is a dynamic health profession that provides a rewarding
career especially since currently there are insufficient dentists available in
Malaysia to provide adequate oral healthcare to its population. Dentistry is
concerned with taking care of all health and aesthetic problems pertainingto the mouth, teeth, gums and other hard and soft tissues of the oral
cavity and the upper and lower jaws. Dentists are both artists as well as
scientists as not only are they required to have the scientific knowledge
and technology available to diagnose, prevent and treat oral diseases and
various oro-facial anomalies but also need to be skillful in handling a wide
variety of materials, instruments and equipment to execute treatment.
Dentists’ work is not confined to filling and pulling out teeth. The care
that dentists are trained to provide greatly improves the quality of their
patients’ lives. Oral diseases like tooth decay, gum diseases and oral
cancer, malocclusion (when teeth in the upper and lower jaws do not fit
properly), genetic deformities and anomalies affecting the oro-facial
complex, and other oral problems can cause a great deal of discomfort,
pain and adversely affect oral functions such as chewing food, talking or
playing of musical instruments. A patient’s appearance, self esteem andconfidence can also be greatly enhanced through various types of dental
procedures.
Dentists are usually not required to be on call at night nor to make house
calls. Thus it is easier for dentists to achieve a perfect balance between
their professional and personal lives.
“The dental programme in IMU isinnovatively designed to provide earlyclinical exposure and various forms of learning activities to promote critical
reasoning, develop professionalism and
lifelong learning.”
PROF TOH CHOOI GAITDean, School of Dentistry
BDS Hons (Singapore), MSc (London),FDSRCPS (Glasgow), DRDRCS (Edinburgh),
FDSRCS (Edinburgh)
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01 | Why choose this programme?
The dental programme focused on excellence committed to meeting international standards. The
education programme is planned to provide a choice of 2 pathways for the dental student. The first
path is implemented jointly by the IMU, Malaysia, in collaboration with English speaking overseas
universities (Partner Universities), with the students spending the first phase (5 semesters) in Malaysia
and the later years in the partner universities. On successful completion, the students will receive the
degree from the respective Partner University. The second path is the student will spend the full 5
years of the undergraduate programme in IMU and receive the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
degree from IMU.
A student-centred approach is adopted in which the needs of the individual students are met,
and they are supported by the use of study guides. Active learning methods are used including
problem-based learning, e-learning, role play, self-directed learning and community-based
education.
DEGREE
Bachelor of DentalSurgery (IMU) orDentistry Degree fromPartner Dental Schools(PDS)
TOTAL DURATION
5 - 5½ years
INTAKE
February
KEYFACTS
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“I would describe dentistryin IMU as exclusive,
challenging, self-directedbut most of all enjoyable.The lecturers are not only
knowledgeable andexperienced but they arealso dedicated and confidentin delivering their best fortheir students. The facilities
are also well-prepared,complete and are of thehighest quality. I have
immense faith that doingdentistry in IMU will lead
me on to greater heightsin my future career as a
dental surgeon and help mesucceed in the world
of professional healthcare.”
Vincent Lee Han Hing1st year
Dental student
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05 | What is the duration of the programme?
The duration of the Phase 1 of the dental programme in IMU is 2 ½
years. The total period of study is dependent on the university selected
for completion of Phase II as provided in the following table.
The duration of the BDS (IMU) programme is 5 years.
DURATION OF DENTISTRY PROGRAMMEFull duration of study: 5 to 5½ years
(depending on the University)
Phase 1(IMU)
Phase 2 TOTAL
MALAYSIAInternational Medical
University2½ years 2½ years 5 years
AUSTRALASIA
University of Adelaide,AustraliaUniversity of
Queensland, AustraliaUniversity of Sydney,Australia
University of WesternAustralia, AustraliaUniversity of Otago,
New Zealand
2½ years
2½ years
2½ years
2½ years
2½ years
3 years
3 years
2½ years
3 years
2½ years
5½ years
5½ years
5 years
5½ years
5 years
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06 | What are the teaching-learning approaches used?
A wide variety of teaching-learning approaches are employed in the dental programme to provide
a stimulating environment for learning. These include lectures, problem-based learning (PBL),
practical classes, patient simulation practicals, clinical skills sessions, e-learning, independentlearning, clinical dental t reatment of patients and postings to various hospitals and clinics.
The students will be learning together with the medical students for common subjects such as
Foundation and Medical Science courses which will promote interprofessional understanding
and working relationships.
07 | When do students get clinical exposure?
The students will have early exposure to the clinical environment right from Year 1 and will
start treating patients from Year 2.
08 | How do students select a Partner Dental School (PDS) and when is the
selection made?
At the beginning of Semester 5, students will provide their choices of dental schools
in order of preference. A matching exercise will be carried out through a computer
matching programme specially designed to take into primary consideration t he
students’ choices as well as requirements set by the PDS to provide the closest match
to the students’ choice of PDS.
09 | What is the medium of instruction?
The medium of instruction is English. Students who come from a system of
education in which the medium of instruction is not English are strongly
recommended to improve their proficiency in English by making their own
arrangements to attend additional English Language classes before entering
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Basic Dental Degree(BDS, BDSc, BD, BOH)
Postgraduat e Degree(Master, MDSRCS, FDSRCS, PhD, etc)in one of the specialty fields
e.g. orthodontics, endodontics,prosthodontics, periodontics,
prosthetics, restorative dentistry,paediatric dentistry,
oral & maxillofacial surgery,oral pathology, oral medicine,
oral and maxillofacial radiologist,forensic dentistry,
dental public health
Dental Public HealthAdministrator/Clinical
Consultant(Min. of Health / Min. of Defence)
Lecturer (Academic)Dental Specialist Practitioner
(Private)
Dental Off icer(Min. of
Health / Min.of Defence)
Tutor / TraineeLecturer
(Academic)GeneralDental
Practitioner
(Private)
DentalOfficer
(Compulsory3-year
governmentservice)
Career Paths for Dentists in Malaysia
11 | What sort of jobs/careers can be undertaken with this degree?
10 | Who will award the dental degree?
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree is awarded by IMU to students who
have successfully completed the full dental programme of 5 years in IMU.
The Partner Dental Schools will award their respective degrees to students who
transfer to their schools. Degrees from these schools are recognised internationally
as well as locally by the Malaysian Dental Council for f ull registration.
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12 | What personality traits
are best suited for a career in
dentistry?
Dentists should have good health,
manual dexterity, a methodical and
scientific approach, abilit y to establish
easy relationships quickly with people
of all ages, ability to infuse confidence
in nervous patients, especially children,
organising ability and ability to work in a
team.
13 | When do I at tend a studentinterview?
All students applying for the dental programme
and have pre-university qualifications that meet
IMU’s minimum requirements have to attend an
interview. The interview is to gauge the students’
aptitude and motivation for pursuing a career in
Dentistry as well as communication skills in English.
Students will be informed of the date and time of
interview after the application form and all other
necessary documents are received by the IMU.
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The International Medical University began in 1992 as the International Medical College, or IMC, Malaysia’s
first private medical college. IMC became a University in 1999, but the University has remained true to key
elements of the IMC vision, which are to widen access to professional healthcare education, and to use
innovative, integrated and student-centred means in providing that education.
This vision required strong links to be forged, from the outset, with reputable Partner Medical Schools
committed to excellence and who share our educational philosophy. It was our progressive, systems
based, integrated medical curriculum that first caught the imagination of our Partner MedicalSchools, and today we collaborate with such Schools in Australasia, North America, Ireland and
the United Kingdom. We have a Partner Pharmacy School in Scotland and in Australia and are
establishing more partnerships in Australia.
Since 1999, the University’s growth and development has been in developing clinical schools
in Seremban and Batu Pahat, our own Honours degree courses in Pharmacy and Nursing,
and in establishing research as a core activity, together with development of postgraduate
research Masters and PhD programmes. We are already the preferred private school for
medicine and pharmacy in Malaysia. Our growth has been supported by heavy investment
in infrastructure development and expansion at Bukit Jalil and Seremban, and in the
recruitment of staff of high calibre. In 2008, we have introduced Honours degree courses
in Dentistry, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Biotechnology, Psychology, Biomedical Science
and in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. In common with our MBBS, BPharm and BNursing,
these courses have been designed from first principles by our faculty. Bachelor of
Nursing Science (Hons) was introduced in 2009, a programme targeted solely for
registered nurses to upgrade their qualification from diploma level to a degree
level. In 2010, we introduced Chiropractic programme, the first of its kind and
only complete educational programme in Malaysia as well as in all of Southeast
Asia. In future, t he university is planning to of fer an undergraduate programme in
Chinese Medicine. We believe our courses to be progressive and innovative, and
we strive to use best practice in their delivery and assessment.
I M U C l i n i c a l S c h o o l, S e r e m b a n
I M U C li ni c al S c ho o l , B at u P ahat
IMU Bukit Jalil Campus
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Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur126, Jalan 19/155B, Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tel : 603-8656 7228Fax : 603-8656 7229
Clinical School, SerembanJalan Rasah, 70300 Seremban,
Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia.Tel : 606-767 7798Fax : 606-767 7709
Clinical School, Batu Pahat12, Jalan Indah, Taman Sri Kenangan,
83000 Batu Pahat,Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia.
Tel : 607-432 2787, 607-432 0580Fax : 607-432 5575
Clinical School, Kuala PilahLot No. 1743, Tingkat 1,
Bangunan Persatuan Hainan Kuala Pilah,
Jalan Wira 2/1, Taman Wira Jaya,72000 Kuala Pilah,
Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus, Malaysia.Tel : 606-481 9635Fax : 606-481 9639
enquiry@imu.edu.mywww.imu.edu.my
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for the provision of t ertiary education in medicine,pharmacy and health sciences.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the informationgiven in this brochure but it is subject to alteration w ithout notice.The University reserves the right to alter or delete any of theinformation included at any time and it shall not be bound by anyerrors or omissions and cannot accept liability in respect thereof.Please consult the Department of Student Services and Marketingfor the most up-to-date information.
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Programmes Available:
• Medicine KP/JPS(A1223)10/09
• Dentistry KPT/JPS(KA8358)12/2012
• PharmacyKP/JPS(KR6707)10/ 2010 , KPT/JPS(A1746)7/ 2014
• Pharmaceutical ChemistryKPT/JPS(KA8229)12/2012
• NursingKP/JPS(A4675)4/2014
• Nursing Science (for registered nurses)KPT/JPS(KA9377)01/2013
• Medical BiotechnologyKPT/JPS(KA8228)8/2012
• Nutrition & DieteticsKPT/JPS(KA8176)8/2012
• PsychologyKPT/JPS(KA8177)8/2012
• Biomedical Science
KPT/JPS(KA8230)11/2012• Chiropractic
KPT/JPS(KA9294)7/2014
• Postgraduate (MSc & PhD by research)KP/JPS(A1468)12/2010, KP/JPS(KN3767)5/2010
All enquiries regarding student admissionsshould be directed to:
Department of
Student Services and Marketing
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY126, Jalan 19/155B, Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tel : 603-2731 7272Fax : 603-8656 1018
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