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Health & Medicine · Master's

Master of Public Health

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Program overview

The Master of Public Health program trains professionals to excel in public health practice, policy, and research, preparing them for leadership roles in various sectors including academia, government, and private organizations. Emphasizing a broad-based curriculum, graduates are equipped to address contemporary public health challenges and contribute to improving community well-being. With a commitment to lifelong learning, they are poised to make enduring contributions to the field and enhance public health outcomes globally.

Entry Requirement

Doctor of medicine (MD), Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and at least two years' experience as a medical officer (International students excluded).

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment

Future Careers

public health administrators, epidemiologists, health educators, policy analysts, program managers, and community health advocates, spanning governmental health agencies, non-profits, research institutions, healthcare systems, and international organizations.

Curriculum

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Areas of Research

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Compulsory Module

  • Research Methodology
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship

Semester 1

  • Principles of Biostatistics
  • Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • Principles of Family Health
  • Health Policy and Health Care Management
  • Ethics in Public Health
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Project

Semester 2

  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Principles of Environmental Health
  • Principles of Human Nutrition
  • Behavioural Sciences and Health Promotion
  • Field Attachment
  • Research Dissertation
  • Epidemiology of Non-Communicable

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

Is this program right for you?

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