Master of Science in Public Health (ODL)

MQA/FA 11803 KPT/JPS (N-DL/0910/7/0017) (MQA/FA 11803) 11/24

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 1.5 years
Campus: Petaling Jaya Campus
Type: Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Masters Degree Level
Field of Study: Medicine & Healthcare
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: MAHSA University
Fees: 37200 / Refer to University (international)

Course Overview

Designed for working professionals the online course provides the knowledge and skills to further yourselves without interrupting your career. The duration of the course is 1.5 years. You are required to be in physical attendance for 7 days only, mostly for orientation and final examinations at our many Learning Centres located across Malaysia.

The almost 100% online course emphasizes on the broad scope of public health, original research and health policies. The course consists of 10 modules with a total of 40 credits.

Assessment is 60% online and 40% face to face examinations.

Curriculum

  • Year 1, Semester 1 (Y1 SEM1)
    • Essential Public Health Concepts
    • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    • Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases
    • Population Health
    • Revision & Exam
  • Year 1, Semester 2 (Y1 SEM2)
    • Occupational and Environmental Health
    • Management of Health Systems
    • Essentials of Health Policy
    • Health Economics
    • Revision & Exam
  • Year 1, Semester 3 (Y1 SEM3)
    • Research Methodology
    • Exam & Presentation
    • Repeat & Exam
  • Year 2, Semester 1 (Y2 SEM1)
    • Dissertation
    • Exam / Presentation
    • Correction & Final Submission of Dissertation

Entry Requirements

BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent accepted by the University’s Senate; or

CGPA less than 2.50 can be accepted with minimum 5 years working experience in the relevant field.

 

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:

Have at least IELTS Band 6; or

TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a University where English is not the medium of instruction; or

Pass English proficiency test approved by the University

Career Prospects

  • Epidemiologists
  • Researchers
  • Public Health Managers
  • Health Insurance Executives
  • Wellness Executives in public and private enterprises
  • They can aspire to further their studies to PhD level in local and international universities.
  • Local and international NGOs
  • Nursing managers in health settings (provided basic degree is nursing)
  • Managers in hospital/health settings
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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