Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DrOMFS)
This application is for the programme of Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DrOMFS) . Candidates are required to apply online through https://eadmission.iium.edu.my
Program Structure
The Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DrOMFS) is a professional doctorate for dental specialty training at MQF Level 8, offered by the Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM, and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA/PA 17567). Over three years of full-time clinical training, candidates develop the knowledge, surgical skill and professional character expected of a specialist, guided by consultant surgeons and grounded in Islamic values.
Duration of Study: Minimum 3 years (6 semesters); maximum 4 years (8 semesters)
Location of Study:
Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM Kuantan Campus, Pahang
Accreditation:
Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA/PA 17567)
Award: Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DrOMFS IIUM)
Study Fee:
Local: RM250,000.00
International: RM450,000.00
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programme, a candidate shall:
- Hold a recognised Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or an equivalent qualification;
- Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC), or be eligible for a Temporary Practising Certificate from the Malaysian Dental Council under the Dental Act 2018;
- Have a minimum of two (2) years of post-registration working experience in clinical dentistry after the basic dental degree;
- Hold a master’s degree in dental sciences or an equivalent qualification as required by the University. This degree must have a total student learning time (SLT) of 1,600 – 2,000 hours, of which a minimum of 800 – 1,000 hours must include, among others, a preclinical training component that contributes towards specialty training;
- Have a minimum English proficiency of IELTS Band 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 587, or pass an equivalent English proficiency test approved by the University.
Added advantage: an entry membership certificate such as MFDS, MJDF or equivalent.
Required Documents
- Passport-sized photograph
- National Identity Card (certified true copy)
- Degree and Master’s certificates (certified true copy)
- Examination transcripts (certified true copy)
- Research proposal
- Two (2) referee reports
- IELTS certificate of at least Band 6.5
- Letter from employer as evidence of a minimum of two (2) years’ working experience
- Proof of funding
- Primary examination certificate (BMS / FRACDS / MJDF / MFDS), if any
- Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- Application processing fee: RM100 (Malaysian) / USD100 (International)
Any enquiries, kindly contact:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairul Bariah Chi Adam
Programme Director, Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (DrOMFS) (bariah@iium.edu.my)
Key Information
| Study mode: | Full time |
| Duration: | Minimum 1 years (2 semesters), maximum 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Application Status: | TBC |