PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) KPT/JPS(FA 1048)11/22

Doctor of Dental Surgery is a 5 year programme. The curriculum is designed to fulfill the five major components of dental education, namely:

-Preclinical dentistry.
-Clinical dentistry.
-Hospital based dentistry.
-Community/Society based dentistry.
-Life-long learning experience through research exercise

This program is conducted in two stages:

Preclinical Phase – A two year program, which covers Medical Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Dental Courses (Professional Development and IT, Oral Biology, Society and Health, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Dental Materials and Dental Technology). The latter is designed to help the students learn about the technical aspects of the dental program. Assessments take place in every semester along with yearly professional examinations.
Clinical Phase – This phase covers the next three years of study. In this phase, integrated teaching and learning process is undertaken to expose the students to dental clinical work and it also helps them to learn about community dentistry. This program offers the students with the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills and acquire knowledge about a particular discipline of dentistry through research exercise, which is of interest to them. It includes subjects, such as Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Dental Imaging, Endodontics and Dental Research. Students of this program, will also be exposed to medical subjects namely; General Medicine and General Surgery for better treatment of patients with chronic illness, who may require special needs as far as dental treatment is concerned.

Program Aim

To produce graduates, who are equipped with scientific knowledge, skills and commendable attitudes, so that they emerge as responsible and competent dental practitioners and promote safe dental practice within the society or community.

Career Opportunities

There are excellent career options for Dental graduates and they can wish to pursue their career as dental officers in the Ministry of Health, Malaysian Armed Forces or any other government agencies. Students can aslo work in clinics or can choose to work in universities or institutions as lecturers/professors. Students interested in research, can opt to work in research centers or corporate agencies, to advance their career.

Graduates of Dentistry of Lincoln University College are eligible to be registered with the Malaysian Dental Council and undergo a two-year compulsory service (Malaysian citizens only) or any other requirement(s) depicted by the Malaysian Dental Council, on a frequent basis.

Subjects

Duration : 60 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
1	MPU 3113	Islamic Civilization Asia Civilization (TITAS)
2	MPU 3163	Malay Language Communication 3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
3	MPU 3123	Ethnic Relations
4	MPU 3173	Malaysian Studies 3
5	DP 101	Professional Development IT (PDIT)
6	DP 102	General Anatomy, Embryology & Histology
7	DP 103	Biochemistry & Oral Biochemistry
8	DP 104	Physiology & Oral Physiology
9	DP 105	Oral Biology (Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology)
10	MPU 3232	Leadership Skills and Human Relations
11	MPU 3342	Malaysian Government and Public Policy
12	DP 206	Microbiology & Oral Microbiology
13	DP 207	Dental Materials and Dental Skills (Operative Dentistry & Dental Technology)
14	DP 208	Basic Pharmacology & Dental Therapeutics
15	DP 209	General Pathology
16	DP 210	Society and Health
17	DP 211	Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health (Cariology Mod & Prev Dent Mod)
18	MPU 3452	Community Service
19	DC 311	Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
20	DC 312	Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Radiology, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Surgery)
21	DC 313	Human Diseases (General Medicine & General Surgery)
22	DC 314	Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
23	DC 315	Periodontology
24	DC 316	Conservative Dentistry
25	DC 317	Prosthodontics
26	DC 318	Oral Pathology
27	DC 319	Pediatric Dentistry
28	DC 411	Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
29	DC 412	Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Medicine Module, Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)
30	DC 415	Periodontology
31	DC 416	Conservative Dentistry
32	DC 417	Prosthodontics
33	DC 419	Paediatric Dentistry
34	DC 420	Orthodontics
35	DX 499	Research Elective
36	DC 511	Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
37	DC 512	Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)
38	DC 515	Periodontology
39	DC 516	Conservative Dentistry
40	DC 517	Prosthodontics
41	DC 519	Pediatric Dentistry
42	DC 520	Orthodontics
43	DC 521	General Dental Practice
44	DX 599	Research Elective

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

September

Entry Requirements :

SPM: 5BS each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject General Certificate education ordinary (“O”) levels: 5BS each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Education (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC: 84 each in 4 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another Subject 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 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 Education Certificate (UEC): B4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics. Monash University Foundation Pre- (MUFY); or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation;Pre- (MUFY); or
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
Western Australia Curriculum Council; or
HSC Sydney Australia; or
Australian Universities Foundation Programmes; or
South Australian Matriculation (SAM); or
South Australian matriculation (SAM): Aggregate or average of 80% or80% ATAR or its equivalent and 80% each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics.
Victorian Certificate of Education Australia Year 12 3 : Aggregate or average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or University Program Mathematics or 80% ATAR

Duration : 60 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor