DU010(K)

Undergraduate
Programmes
Faculty of
DENTISTRY
 The University
AIMST has the distinction of being the first private university to be established in Kedah Darul
Aman, and is a prestigious tertiary intuition that has strong research links with overseas universities.

AMST fully subscribes to the tenets of the K-Economy asserting that knowledge is the contributor to
economic growth and wealth creation as well as the basis of comparative advantage in the dawning
era of globalization. Towards this end, the university will spare no efforts in attracting top quality
tenured and associate staff both locally and overseas from time to time to conduct and develop its teaching
and research programmes.

The university offers full-fledged degree programmes in areas of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy,
Biotechnology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Business & Marketing, Management & Finance,
Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems, Diploma in Physiotherapy and Engineering, along with
Foundation courses in Science and Business. The 230 acres ultra-modern garden university boasts of enviable
start-up facilities for its various courses and excellent student amenities, including accommodation, counselling
services, a student health clinic, gymnasium, sports and recreational facilities.

The Foundation Programmes at AIMST

The foundation programme at AIMST University is tailored to provide a multitude of opportunities for you to pursue a career of your dreams. The programme equips
the students with adequate academic knowledge and skills needed for success at AIMST and beyond. To ensure a high quality programme, the school has an advisory
panel comprising of selected faculty members and external experts to assist in tis curriculum development and the formal assessment of its courses.

Student activities & Recreation

At AIMST, we encourage students not only to excel academically
but also to participate in extra-curricular activities, including
participation in student clubs and societies as well as sports
activities Students may also form new organization by contacting

The sports and recreational facilities available include:

Badminton court
Gymnasium
Running track
Olympic-sized swimming pool
Basketball/netball court
Volleyball court
Six-a-side hockey field
Five-a-side football field
Aerobics/yoga room
400-metre track
Tennis/squash room
Mosque & Prayers rooms Food
AIMST cafeteria caters for staff and students. Our cafeteria serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
In addition, there is a purpose-built Student’s Activities Room as (halal) food. We have a wide selection of dishes on the menu, which includes delectable local and Western
well as a comfortable Students’ Study Area. cuisine.
International Office
Healthcare Our International Office provides several services for overseas students, some of which are:
The AIMST on-campus Student Healthcare Clinic is open to provide Visa/Student pass application
routine medical care for students and staff alike. Arranging for student permits
Establishing contact with embassies International
Student Affairs & Accommodation Organizing approvals from relevant authorities 8 passport-size photograph
Counseling Certified true copy of passport
The Student Affairs Division is responsible for catering to the needs Certified true copy of all academic examination certificates
Advice on financial aid resources Admission
and welfare of students and covers all aspects related to student Processing fee: RM 500* (non-refundable) payable
development. The Student Affairs Officers will assist in making Malaysia to “AIMST SDN.BHD.REV Account”
arrangements for hostel facilities for out-of-town and overseas 1 passport-size photograph
students. In addition, it oversees development and management of Certified true copy of identification card
student activities via societies and clubs and through events such as Certified true copy of all academic examination certificates (e.g. SPM/STPM/A-LEVEL)
sports, cultural and debating activities. Processing fee: RM 100* (non-refundable) payable to “AIMST SDN.BHD.REV Account”

For further information on courses and registration procedure

please contact:

Student Recruitment Division

Campus
AIMST University
Semeling, 08100 Bedong
Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
Tel: +604-429 8108 (D/L) / +604-429 8000 (G/L) www.aimst.edu.my Aimst2001
Fax: +604-429 8009
choose@aimst.edu.my +604-429 8000 / 8108
Kuala Lumpur Office
1st Floor, Menara Manickavasagam ,
No.1, Jalan Rahmat, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
aimst2u +604- 429 8009
Tel: +603- 4042 2885
Fax: +603-4045 6377
 Faculty of
Dentistry
Bachelor of
Dental Technology KPT(JPS)/ (N/724/6/0017) 11/19

Course Stucture
This four year semester – based bachelor’s degree in Dental Technology Year 1
(BDT) is the first of its kind introduced in Malaysia at our premier institute. The first year deals with the introduction of basic medical sciences like
anatomy and physiology to enhance their knowledge and understanding in
It is a specialised course designed to coach and fosters the students to dentistry. Students will be introduced to basic dental science disciplines
(oral biology, oral physiology, dental laboratory and prosthetic technology).
work independently and effectively as skilled dental technologists. 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 regard 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 will be 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
Entry Requirements
BDT at AIMST
i) 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:
The program aims to equip competent dental technologists with strong theoretical and Examination Requirements
practical knowledge to significantly contribute as a member of the dental health care for
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
planning, designing and fabrication of dental prosthesis that involves construction of 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject.
complete dentures, removable partial appliances. The basic biomedical sciences within General Certificate of Education – Ordinary (‘O”) Levels
this program will be taught in the school of medicine. The technological training will be 5 Bs each Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
carried out in the school of dentistry and dental hospital. The students enrolled in dental B4 each in 4 subjects i.e Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another subject.
Duration
technology program will be integrated with undergraduate dental students for few
course elements to ensure effective teamwork throughout their learning duration and
All applicants except those with a degree qualification in arts or humanities shall have pased and attained a
minimum of the following at :
4 years full time
future endeavours. Higher school certificate level or its equivalent. (8 Semester)
Examination Requirements

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) Monash University Foundation Pre- University Program Indian Pre-University

Career Opportunities Grades BBB, ABC, 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
Dental technologists have ample opportunities in both public and private sectors : i.e. Biology, Chemistry Physics or Mathematics.
Ministry of Health Dental Service Matriculation or Foundation in Science or Pre-Medical course
CGPA 3.00 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry,
The Armed Forces Physics of Mathematics and Provided the course is not less
Dental Clinics than 1 year in the same accredited institutions and the
minimum entry qualification is 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry,
Companies (Industry manufacturing dental prosthetic materials) Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and
another subject or School Certificate level or its equipment.
Private Dental Laboratories
University Teaching and Research Unified Examination Certificate(UEC) B4 each in 5 subjects i.e.
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Additional
Mathematics.
(MUFY); or University of New South Wales (UNSW); or
Foundation; or Western Australia Curriculam Council; or HSC
Sydney Australia; or Trinity College Foundation studies; or
australian Universities Foundation Programmes; or South
Australian Matriculation (SAM); OR Victorian Certificate of
Education, Australia Year 12.
Aggregate or average of 80% in any three subjects i.e. Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or 80% ATAR.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level
3; or New Zealand Bursary
- Average of 80% in any three subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry,
Physics or Mathematics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU); or Canadian International
Matriculation Program (CIMP) / Canadian Grade 12/13
- Average of 80% in anythree subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry,
Physics or Mathematics
- Average of 70% in any three subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry,
Physics or Mathematics
Intenational 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, Physics (or Mathematics)
or
Diploma Level (Level 4 MQF)
Diploma in Health Sciences – CGPA 3.50 (out of 4) and Provide
the course is not less than 5 semesters or two and half years in
the same accredited institutions 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.