sign up for the foundation course lol...

i guess, only take A-levels if you're rich enough

Anyone who is currently taking dentistry in India Manipal and going to do 3yrs in malacca. I really need your opinion. Desperate need for answers. And if anyone knows anything about it, do enlighten me. Thank You

Same here. I'm considering MMMC for either MBBS or BDS. But unfortunately not many threads in lowyat forum talks about Malacca Manipal Medical College. Ironically since the BDS and MBBS fees at MMMC is reasonably affordable plus Manipal is known to be a reputable medical and dental school.

Anyone have any details on MMMC? Lecturers? Studying environment? I came across a thread at lowyat forum and it seems that the lecturers in the medical faculty is kinda strict (or rather too strict ) with the medical students. How true is this rumour? (i know its not good to 'bad talk' a uni but would love some clarification on this)

My friend just came back after a semester, he's having a great time over there.

Anyone doing Manipal dentistry 5 years or (2+3) twinning?

I need some feedback regarding the course, facilities and institution.

Manipal (2+3) twinning just started not long ago if im not mistaken. Some people said the 5 years there would be more beneficial.

Right now finishing up my A Level program and i gotta decide whether to do Manipal 5 years, Manipal (2+3) twinning or MAHSA.

Any latest feedback on MAHSA is also appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by dreambig91: Mar 4 2010, 11:14 PM

hi dreambig91, im also an a-level student and will be completing my A-Levels soon. I'm also thinking of doin either med or dental. As for dentistry, I've heard a little from some of my friends so this is what I can say. If financial supply is not a problem go for IMU. If u are looking for somewhere more affordable + reasonably good quality, choose one of these:
1. Manipal Melaka Medical College (First 2 years completed in Manipal Uni in India)
2. Penang International Dental College (First 2 years will be completed at Vinayaka Mission University, India)
3. AIMST uni

I'm not too sure about Mahsa but I would say that friends have confirm these 3 are among the best + most affordable dental course in Malaysia - that is for PRIVATE universities. Of course government unis like USM and UM is good and cheap but its not an option for those who have completed A-Levels haha

This post has been edited by cgan: Mar 5 2010, 05:26 PM

I don't think the tuition fees of RM3o3k for a MBBS program considered affordable. It is actually quite expensive.

This post has been edited by MBBS siang: Mar 6 2010, 02:45 PM

I have a friend doing nursing in Mahsa and from the feedback i get from her is that Mahsa's management is very bad. Class schedules are always changing at the last minute. Holidays are also changed with very short notice. but this is for the nursing course. so im not sure if the dentistry course is under the same management. If it is then it's gonna suck. Besides, Mahsa college is situated in a horrible area la. Parking will costs a bomb if u drive everyday and traffic is just plain bad 24-7.

I'm going to to India this April for PIDC's dental twinning course with VMU. FYI JPA scholars are sent to VMU for dentistry. PIDC's management are very considerate when it comes to paying fees and stuff like that. AS for Manipal's dentistry course i've got no info about it.

Another good option is AIMST in Kedah. It might be one of the more expensive ones compared to Mahsa and PIDC but they are fully equipped for dentistry. I would've gone to Aimst last september if there wasnt any political issues with the MIC. Parents were afraid that with MIC being unstable AIMST uni might be affected too.

Can i know how much is the fees for dentistry at PIDC ? Couldn't find them at their website.. do they have a full local programme ?

I enquire on the total cost fees from Penang International Dental College and this is what they said. Total course fee is RM220,000. And this is inclusive of the accommodations for your first two years in India. And nope currently the only option for you is to complete your phase 1 (which is the first two years) in India. If you want to know more you can call them or send them an e-mail

Hey there... am planning to do dentistry in manipal for the upcoming sept intake...yes it is reasonably priced as compared to ahemm IMU...which boast state of the art facilities...I have personally been to manipal in karnataka..and the facilities there are pretty impressive...so far I've heard from my cousin who is currently doin medic in manipal...the lecturers for medic are quite strict especially with attendance and punctuality but otherwise its pretty okay...idk bout the dental course bt my fren who part of the pioneering batch sez the lecturers are quite laid back as compared to the medic ones...as for the environment...to be honest it would take quite some time to warm up to the place bt otherwise its okay...as for malacca i stay here infact right across from the college;)...and it's really nice and modern...u should come over and see;)...just look for miss sheila at the admissions office she'll guide you on the application process...gud luck!!

Hey thanks man for the info. Appreciate it . Ur going for the Sept intake? So i have to assume u pass through the interview ady? How was it? Mind giving some tips on what to prepare before the interview? haha thanks in advance

cheapest way and fastest way ,should be taking government matric and enter local uni

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Added on March 16, 2010, 4:53 pmAIMST their tuition fee is cheaper compared with Mahsa university college

This post has been edited by flo30rence: Mar 16 2010, 04:53 PM

Any dental students here mind telling me what dentistry is all about besides plucking tooth and studying about oral diseases? and what are the potential difficulties in doing dentistry? thankss

Nope...nt yet...still pending...have u applied yet??

Oh.. I'll apply after i finish my A-Levels cuz i still haven't complete my A-Lvls yet . I am curious though to know if MMMC is strict in their interview. I have always wonder what kind of questions would they ask students in interview for those who wanna do dental. Cause the interviews for MBBS are quite typical. Not sure if its the same for BDS

Hello there, my daughter is now doing foundation in science in SURYA College (Sister college of PIDC). As I know, she will be sent to VINAYAKI MISSIONS University after she'd completed her foundation for one year. But as I google, I found that VINAYAKI MISSION University in India is de-regconised by the India Government. Will Malaysia Government regcognise SURYA College and VINAYAKI MISSION University and regcognise my daughter as a certified Dentist in future? Any Opinion? Please Help. Thank you

Hi there, you can check out the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) website and it is stated that the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme by Vinayaka Mission University is indeed recognised. Check out this url http://mdc.moh.gov.my/modules/xt_conteudo/index.php?id=20. For your assurance you can also visit the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) website. Penang International Dental College (PIDC) BDS 2+3 twinning programme with Vinayaka Mission University is stated there which means their dental degreee is 100% recognise by Malaysia. so, no worries

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Added on March 26, 2010, 5:34 pmAnybody currently studying at Manipal Melaka Medical College? I heard from a friend that beginning 2011, MMMC is restricting their Bachelor of Dental Surgery seat to only 40 seats per intake, that is very low considering that they have only 1 intake per year for their BDS. How true is this rumour? Just like some clarification on this. Thank you.

This post has been edited by cgan: Mar 26 2010, 05:34 PM

there is a disturbing trend, that medical and dental schools that are not recognised in their own country are training students from, and recognised by msia........this should not be the case........

in fact, in many countries, they would not recognise any qualification not also recognised by the home country.........for obvious reasons........

msia boleh........

i am a a-level student taking only three subject nt including physic...can i get into dentistry by only these subject?