For admission as a candidate to the course leading to the degree of Master of Dental Surgery, candidate must –

• Hold a basic dental degree qualification (Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent);

• Have at least two years full-time clinical experience in general dentistry after graduation (excluding

internship);

• Complete the TOEFL or IELTS if the native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not English.

The minimum acceptable scores are: TOEFL score – 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based), 92

(internet-based) & above or IELTS – 7. Test scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are valid for 2 years from

the test date;

• For application to the MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) Programme, refer to the details below:

For MDS(OMS) applicants, you will only be considered for the Selection Interviews if you :

(i) have either of the following qualifications :

• Part 1 MDS Exam or its equivalent

• Medical degree

OR

(ii) have passed the MDS (OMS) Selection Test which tests the applicant’s knowledge on basic medical

sciences, including, anatomy, dental anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pathology.