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Health & Medicine · Master's

Master of Science in Public Health

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Program overview

The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) program is an intensive one-year full-time or two-year part-time coursework program aimed at equipping students with essential skills and knowledge in public health. It focuses on enhancing understanding of public health issues and developing technical competencies in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and health promotion. Graduates are prepared to contribute to academic institutions, health services, government agencies, and private medical facilities, making meaningful contributions to improving population health outcomes.

Entry Requirement

A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

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

epidemiologists, biostatisticians, health policy analysts, community health educators, environmental health specialists, and health promotion specialists in academic institutions, health services, government agencies, and private medical facilities, contributing to improving population health outcomes globally.

Curriculum

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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
  • SDL on One Selected Public Health Area/ Elective*

* To select one of the optional courses

  • Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Communicable Diseases

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

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