TARGET AUDIENCE
This programme is ideal for healthcare professionals, health officers, NGO staff, researchers, and fresh graduates seeking advanced knowledge and research skills in public health.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Master of Science in Public Health (MPH) programme at MSU nurtures the students to becoming holistic, well rounded and balanced graduates with career options of becoming competent public health scientists, researchers and academicians.
Why you should consider taking the Master of Science in Public Health (MPH) programme at MSU:
1. Holistic Education: The MPH programme nurtures students to become holistic, well-rounded, and balanced graduates .
2. Career Opportunities: Graduates have career options of becoming competent public health scientists, researchers, and academicians.
3. Comprehensive Curriculum: The programme offers a wide range of courses including Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases, Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases, Family Health, Public Health Nutrition, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Health Promotion, Health Management, Medical Statistics, Research Methodology, and a Research Project .
4. Flexible Study Options: The programme offers both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) study options to accommodate different schedules .
5. Recognition and Accreditation: The programme is recognized and accredited, ensuring that the education provided meets high standards.
6. Financial Considerations: The fees are estimated to be between RM40,000 and RM45,000, with potential reductions in cases of credit exemptions, offered rebates, or approval of scholarship applications .
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION BASED OF PROGRAM STANDARD (MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE)
1. A bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 in related field, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
2. A bachelor degree or equivalent in related field with CGPA of less than 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field.
For international candidates, the language proficiency requirement must be determined by the HEP Senate.
Credit Hours : 40
Recognition : (N/720/7/0122) (03/24) (MQA/PA9258)
Fees : RM40000 – RM45000
*The stated fees are estimation on overall completion of the program. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there will be considerable reduction in the fees
The fees stated here are for Malaysians or local students only. Kindly refer to MSU regarding the fees for international students
Programme Structure
- Core Courses
- Research Project
Credit Distribution (31 credits coursework (78%) , 7 credits research (17%), 2 credits elective courses (5%)
Among the Courses Offered
- Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
- Family Health
- Public Health Nutrition
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health
- Health Promotion
- Health Management
- Medical Statistics
- Research Methodology
- Research Project
Career Prospects
- Public Health Scientist
- Academician
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Consultant
- Health Policy Analyst
- NGO Program Manager
- Health Data Analyst
- Ministry of Health Officer
