Top 2024 Scholarships In Malaysia For Dentistry Students

“Where are the scholarships in Malaysia for dentistry?”

For first-time undergraduates, you can start looking at what the universities offer, i.e. full or partial coverage. They are usually awarded by merit (or academic performance), extracurricular achievements, and financial needs. However, do note that those with full coverage typically involve interviews and are quite competitive to secure. 

This article compiled scholarships offered by 6 universities with dentistry courses. Here, you can also find the estimated fees and budgeting examples with the assumption of securing a partial tuition waiver. For more details, check out our platform or ask our counsellors.

1. SEGi University & Colleges

Tuition Fees

Foundation in Science  (MBBS/Dental Surgery/Pharmacy)	RM 14,400
Bachelor of Dental Surgery	RM 359,800

Scholarship For Pre-university Courses

Foundation Scholarship Scheme Leading to Degree (FiS)

RM 18,360 (includes degree fee rebate of RM4,320)

Scholarship For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

SEGi Health Science Scholarship (H.S.S)

20% for first year

Budget Scenario

If you are heading to SEGi University & Colleges, here’s an example of how the scholarships and PTPTN can ease your tuition fees:

• Total Tuition (Pre-U and BDS): RM 374,200

• Scholarship Secured:
  • Foundation Scholarship Scheme Leading to Degree (FiS): RM18,360 
  • SEGi Health Science Scholarship (H.S.S): RM 14,392

• PTPTN (maximum amount): RM 85,000

• Net Amount To Pay: RM 256,448 (approx RM 42,800 per annum)

2. Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)

Tuition Fees

Foundation in Science (MBBS/BDS)	RM 13,600
Bachelor of Dental Surgery	RM350,500

Scholarships For Pre-university Courses

MUCM Foundation Scholarship 100%	100% tuition waiver
MUCM Foundation Scholarship 50%	50% tuition waiver

Scholarship For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

None available.

Budget Scenario

If you are heading to MUCM University, here’s an example of how the scholarships and PTPTN can ease your tuition fees:

• Total Tuition (Pre-U and BDS): RM 364,100

• Scholarship Secured: MUCM Foundation Scholarship 100% – RM 13,600 (100% waiver) 

• PTPTN (maximum amount): RM 85,000

• Net Amount To Pay: RM 265,500 (approx RM 44,250 per annum)

3. MAHSA University

Tuition Fees

Foundation in Science (MBBS, Dentistry, Pharmacy) at MAHSA, Saujana Putra	RM 16,000
Doctor of Dental Surgery	RM 413,700

Scholarship For Foundation

MAHSA Haji Abdullah’s Elite Scholars (HABES) Scholarship

100% tuition waiver

Scholarships For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

MAHSA Blue Ribbon Scholarship – Medicine, Dentistry	Up to RM 20,000
MAHSA Blue Ribbon Scholarship – Health Science/Business/Engineering/Pharmacy	Up to RM 8,000

Budget Scenario

If you are heading to MAHSA University, here’s an example of how the scholarships and PTPTN can ease your tuition fees:

• Total Tuition (Pre-U and BDS): RM 429,700

• Scholarship Secured:
  • MAHSA Haji Abdullah’s Elite Scholars (HABES) Scholarship: RM 22,300 (100% waiver) 
  • MAHSA Blue Ribbon Scholarship – Medicine, Dentistry: RM 20,000

• PTPTN (maximum amount): RM 85,000

• Net Amount To Pay: RM 302,400 (approx RM 50,400 per annum)

4. AIMST University

Tuition Fees

Foundation in Science (MBBS / Dentistry / Pharmacy)	RM 10,900
Bachelor of Dental Surgery	RM 294,600

Scholarships For Pre-university Courses

AIMST Top Achievers Scholarship – Foundation leading to MBBS/Dentistry/Pharmacy	100% tuition waiver
AIMST Bundle Scholarship – Foundation in Science	Up to RM 10,400

Scholarship For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

None available.

Budget Scenario

If you are heading to AISMT University, here’s an example of how the scholarships and PTPTN can ease your tuition fees:

• Total Tuition (Pre-U and BDS): RM 305,500

• Scholarship Secured: AIMST Top Achievers Scholarship
  – Foundation leading to MBBS/Dentistry/Pharmacy: RM 10,900 (100% waiver)

• PTPTN (maximum amount): RM 85,000

• Net Amount To Pay: RM 209,600 (approx RM 35,000 per anum)

5. International Medical University (IMU)

Tuition Fees

Foundation in Science (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy)	RM 29, 850
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)	RM 617,000

Scholarships For Pre-university Courses

IMU Foundation in Science Scholarship	Up to RM14,700
IMU Degree Progression Bursary	Up to RM14,700

Scholarships For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

IMU Merit Scholarship (Health Sciences except Medicine, Pharmacy and Chiropractic)	100% or 50% tuition waiver
IMU Need Scholarship (Medicine, Dentistry)	100% tuition waiver

Budget Scenario

If you are heading to IMU University, here’s an example of how the scholarships and PTPTN can ease your tuition fees:

• Total Tuition (Pre-U and BDS): RM 646,850
  
• Scholarship Secured:
  • IMU Foundation in Science Scholarship: RM 14,700
  • *Note: Degree scholarship is not computed here. The 100% scholarship requires an interview.

• PTPTN (maximum amount): RM 85,000

• Net Amount To Pay: RM 547,150 (approx RM 91,200 per anum)

6. Penang International Dental College (PIDC)

Tuition Fees

Foundation in Science (PIDC)	RM 12,000
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)	RM 300, 200

Scholarship For Pre-university Courses

PIDC Foundation in Science Scholarship

100% tuition waiver

Scholarship For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

PIDC Merit Scholarship

Up to RM 30,000

Budget Scenario

If you are heading to PIDC University, here’s an example of how the scholarships and PTPTN can ease your tuition fees:

• Total Tuition (Pre-U and BDS): RM 312,200

• Scholarship Secured:
  • PIDC Foundation in Science Scholarship: RM 12,000 (100% waiver)
  • PIDC Merit Scholarship p: RM 30,000

• PTPTN (maximum amount): RM 85,000

• Net Amount To Pay: RM 185,200 (approx RM 30,900 per anum)

Conclusion

Good job making the first move in fulfilling your dream! You can leave the rest to us now that the initial research is complete.

When you connect with our counsellors, they will compile your information and filter out your options. Then, they will carefully explain the criteria and guide you with your application.

If you have any other questions, you can bring them to your consultation session too.