School of Dental Sciences offers a wide range of research areas in health, clinical research, craniofacial biology, biomaterial, molecular biology and quality of life.

Program Structure: Research mode

Duration of Study: Full-time: Minimum: 2 semesters
                                                Maximum: 6 semesters

                                 Part-time: Minimum: 4 semesters
                                                  Maximum: 12 semesters

Semester Intake: Anytime

i. Bachelor degree 
  a) CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
  b) CGPA of 2.50 – 2.74 / 4.00 with one of the following

• Research experience – 1 year; or
• Professional experience in related field – 1 year; or
• One (1) academic publication in the field; or
• Grade B for major / elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

  c) CGPA of 2.00 – 2.49 / 4.00 (Honours degree) with:

• Research experience – 5 years; or
• Professional experience in related field – 5 years, AND
• One (1) academic publication in related field; or
• Grade B for major/elective courses; OR
• Grade B+ for final year project

ii. APEL A Certificate (APEL T-7)

    http://www2.mqa.gov.my/APEL/

The minimum score for each programme can be vary form the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum Score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet – based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

 Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

 *Disclaimers

• The above rates are effective from Academic Session 2025/2026.
• Fees are subject to change.
• Final fees should be confirmed before any commitment to be made.

Any discrepancies on the fees, the correct amount by USM Bursary are to be used.

How to apply? -> https://onlineips.usm.my/

Any enquiry, kindly contact us at:
Mr. Wan Hafizol Wan Yaacob
Postgraduate and International Office
School of Dental Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Helath Campus
16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Tel. no.: +609-7675826
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