Overview of Master of Science in Public Health (ODL) in MAHSA University Malaysia
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.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR
SUBJECT
Y1 SEM1
Essential Public Health Concepts
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases
Population Health
Revision & Exam
Y1 SEM2
Occupational and Environmental Health
Management of Health Systems
Essentials of Health Policy
Health Economics
Revision & Exam
Y1 SEM3
Research Methodology
Exam & Presentation
Repeat & Exam
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)
