PROGRAMME 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.
Programme Structure
YEAR | SUBJECT |
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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 Requirement
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.
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 Opportunities
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
Advantages
MAHSA Regional Centres
MAHSA Regional Centres | Address | Website | Contact Details |
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Sarawak | The Borneo House, No. 1 Jalan Batu 6-7, Jalan Penrissen, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak. | www.mahsa.edu.my | asksarawak@mahsa.edu.my +6019-792 9489 |
Penang | PENANG International Dental College, Level 18-21, NB Tower, Jalan Bagan Luar, 12000, Butterworth, Penang. Malaysia | https://www.sentral.edu.my/ | admission@pidc.edu.m +6012-203 8638 |