This four year semester – based bachelor’s degree in Dental Technology (BDT) is the first of its kind introduced in Malaysia at our premier institute. It is a specialised course designed to coach and fosters the students to work independently and effectively as skilled dental technologists.

The program aims to equip competent dental technologists with strong theoretical and practical knowledge to significantly contribute as a member of the dental health care for planning, designing and fabrication of dental prosthesis that involves construction of be taught in the school of medicine. The technological training will be carried out in the dentures, removable appliances. The basic biomedical sciences within this program will school of dentistry and dental hospital. The students enrolled in dental technology program will be integrated with undergraduate dental students for few course elements to ensure effective teamwork throughout their learning duration and future endeavours.

Year 1

The first year deals with the introduction of basic medical sciences like anatomy and physiology to enhance their knowledge and understanding in dentistry. Students will be introduced to basic dental science disciplines (oral biology, oral physiology, dental laboratory and prosthetic technology). Students will develop the laboratory skills to fabricate complete dentures, removable partial dentures and orthodontic appliances.

Year 2

More detailed study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, oral microbiology, oral biology, dental material and prosthetic technology will be taught. Students will develop the laboratory skills to fabricate cast partial dentures , crown and bridge work, simple occlusal splint construction and orthodontics appliances.

Year 3

Students will be trained with regards to the laboratory aspects of fixed prosthodontics which encompasses crowns and bridges, veneers, inlays & onlays. Students will develop the laboratory skills to fabricate intraoral maxillofacial prosthesis, orthodontic appliances and complex occlusal splints. The principle involved in health promotion and health education is also incorporated in the curriculum with special emphasis on communication, sociology and psychology.

Year 4

Final year emphasizes on the application of knowledge and skills involved in management of complex dental cases like implant supported crown and bridge work, precision attachments and extra-oral maxillofacial prosthesis

1. All applicants who enter a matriculation, foundation or premedical programme except those with a degree qualification in arts of humanities, shall have passed and attatined a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:
   • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject.
   • General Certificate of Education – Ordinary (‘O”) Levels: 5Bs each Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject.
   • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Junior Level: B4 each in 4 subjects i.e Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another subject.
2. All applicants except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities shall have pased and attained a minimum of the following at:
   • Higher school certificate level or its equivalent.
     • A-Levels / STPM: Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. (Grade C can only be in either Physics or Mathematics)
     • AIMST Foundation in Science/ Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Pre-medical course** (course ≥ 1 year in the same institution): CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
   • UEC: B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
   • National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 / New Zealand Bursary: Average of 80% in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
   • UNSW Foundation /MUFY/Western Australia Curriculum Council/ HSC Sydney Australia/ Trinity College Foundation Studies/ Australian Universi-ties Foundation Programmes/ South Australian Matriculation/ Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12/ Ausmat: Aggregate or average of 80% or equivalent of B in 3 subjects i.e. Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics or 80% ATAR provided the sub-jects include Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
   • CPU/ CIMP/ Canadian Grade 12/13/ Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12: 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): 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 and Physics or Mathematics
   • Diploma in Health Sciences (course ≥ 2 1/2 years or 5 semesters in the same institution): CGPA ≥ 3.5 (out of 4)
   • Diploma in Dental Technology: CGPA 2.75 (Entry into year two (2) is subjected to credit transfer exemption policy)

*Must obtain MUET Band 4 before graduation

Registration Dates: 11 Sept

Intake Closing Dates: 25 Sept

Dental technologists have ample opportunities in both public and private sectors :

• Ministry of Health Dental Service
• The Armed Forces
• Dental Clinics
• Companies (Industry manufacturing dental prosthetic materials)
• Private Dental Laboratories
• University Teaching and Research