A. The selection for admission to a Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme or equivalent implies selection for the dental profession.

A person who is qualified in Dentistry from a dentistry programme recognized by the Malaysian Dental Council (“Council”) is entitled to be registered by the Council. The fitness to practise Dentistry of the applicant shall be considered in the selection for entry into any dental programme.

B. The practice of Dentistry requires the highest standards of professional and personal conduct as well as professional competence.

1. Although some students have attained the academic standards required, they might not be suitable to for a career in Dentistry. This is to safeguard the interest of the public and of the applicant himself. It is better not to gain admission than to subsequently have to leave the course or profession.

2. It is the responsibility of the dental school to ensure that there are no particular circumstances that will impact upon an applicant’s fitness to practise upon graduation.

3. All applicants shall declare if they have all the followings which may impact upon their future practice.
i. been found guilty of any criminal offence(s);
ii. serious physical or mental illness; and/or
iii. serious communicable disease(s).

4.  A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a dental programme:
i. found guilty of offence(s) affecting the human body;
ii. recent or serious dishonesty e.g. cheating in examinations, falsification of documents, plagiarism;
iii. serious physical or mental disorder;
iv. serious communicable disease(s) for which there are no available acceptable methods of protection

5.  Failure to declare information that has a material influence on a student’s fitness to practise may lead to termination of their dental course, as honesty, integrity and good health are essential attributes of a dental practitioner and by extension, the dental student.

6.  In the event of any doubt, the dental school shall seek clarification from the Council.

7.  All decision makers of dental schools and aspiring applicants are advised to study the Council’s guidelines available at www.mdc.gov.my.

C. 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.

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 lkhtisas)
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:
i. 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.

ii. A combination of SPM and O-Level results is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa lnduk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 bertarikh 11 Mei 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 bertarikh 27 Mei 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kuoliti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009 – 2020: Edisi Ketiga).

iii. UEC eligibility is only for admission to higher education programs in Private Higher Learning Institutions (IPTS) as stated in:
Surat Pekeliling Ketua Pendaftar lnstitusi 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:

a. Higher School Certificate level or its equivalent (STPM or A-Level):

Examinations	Requirements
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e., • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) levels	Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics

Note: Combination of A-Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa lnduk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 dated 27 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009 – 2020: Edisi Ketiga)

or

b. Matriculation, foundation or pre-medical programme or its equivalent (all applicants must fulfill the requirement at SPM/ O-level or its equivalent):

Examinations	Requirements
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 and completed in the same 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 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) Diploma Programme	A minimum of 30 points overall and attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subject: • Biology; and • Chemistry; and • Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level

or

c. Diploma Level

Examinations	Requirements
Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent	CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) and Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years and completed in the same institution. and At SPM/ 0-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

d. Degree Level

Examinations	Requirements
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 3 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 4.0 (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 qualifications not listed in this document, the institution must obtain an equivalence assessment of the qualification 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 fulfill the criteria set by the Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA).