Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or equivalent not meeting CGPA 2.50 in the relevant field can be accepted subject to minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field; OR
Graduates of this programme will be able to work as lecturers, researchers, programme managers in the public health/global health field.
Our Master of Public Health (Global Health) programme covers basic public health core disciplines which cover three aspects namely, health management, which includes monitoring disease prevalence, data analysis, risk management and communication. Improving healthcare delivery, which includes evaluation, planning and service delivery; health protection, which includes responses to infectious diseases and other hazards. The programme will cover topics such as healthcare legislation, disaster relief management, community health and the effect of climate change on health and illness.
Specifically designed for healthcare practitioners and those in related fields. our programme is suited for medical doctors, researchers, nurses, health planners, other allied health professionals, safety and health officers, as well as anyone with a strong interest in developing a critical understanding of the key issues within health and medicine, health policy and health planning.
Note: Malaysian Medical Officers and Doctors taking this programme will have to continue with their PhD/DrPH before they are eligible to apply for gazettement as a Public Health Specialist as outlined in Malaysia’s National Specialist Register (NSR)
This programme contributes to the following SDGs:
Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or equivalent not meeting CGPA 2.50 in the relevant field can be accepted subject to minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field; OR
any other equivalent qualifications (Level 6 MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government / University Senate; AND
For Malaysian Students: Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum Band 4.
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (written) or 80 (internet); OR International Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.0; OR equivalent.