Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Manipal University Malaysia English scores
From the course pages for BDS International, Physiotherapy International, Occupational Therapy International, MSc Dentistry and MSc Medical and Health Sciences. No band minimums are given on these pages.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 46, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 51, MUET Band 4 |
| BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy | 5.5 | TOEFL 550 |
| BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy | 5.5 | TOEFL 550 |
| MSc Dentistry | 6.0 | TOEFL 550, MUET Band 4 |
| MSc Medical and Health Sciences | 6.0 | TOEFL 550, MUET Band 4 |
Other tests and who must submit them
The BDS page lists a wider set of English tests than the other pages: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, TOEFL Essentials 8, Pearson Test of English 51, Cambridge English qualifications, Linguaskill Online and the Occupational English Test, plus MUET Band 4. The page does not say which PTE version it means, so check that with admissions before you book.
The page states that the English language competency requirement is mandatory only for international students. The master's pages say all international students must meet at least one of the listed options.
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy are also taught in English with a Chemistry and Biology or Physics entry route, so your subject results count alongside the English score.
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How to check before you apply
The Manipal pages state a single overall score per course and do not give a band-by-band minimum or a pre-sessional route, so ask admissions whether any band floor applies to your course and intake. The master's page also mentions a bursary for 2023 admission, so confirm the current fee and English rule with the university.
The MBBS international page says the English competency requirement applies to international students, but the score table did not appear in the page text we could read, so no MBBS figure is given here.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Manipal University Malaysia programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Manipal University Malaysia publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Manipal University Malaysia need for dentistry?+
IELTS 5.5 on the BDS International page, with TOEFL iBT 46, Pearson Test of English 51 or MUET Band 4 also listed.
What IELTS score is needed for a master's at Manipal Malaysia?+
IELTS 6.0 on the MSc Dentistry and MSc Medical and Health Sciences pages, or TOEFL 550 or MUET Band 4.
Is IELTS compulsory for Malaysian applicants?+
No. The BDS page says the English language competency requirement is mandatory only for international students.
What IELTS does physiotherapy need at Manipal Malaysia?+
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 550 for international applicants on the Physiotherapy International page.
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Guide updated on 4 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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