Master of Science in Epidemiology

i. A Bachelor's Degree [Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in the field of Health with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate;

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ii. A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Health or related fields (Health) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;

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iii. A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Health or related fields (Health) or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years’ working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.

iv. Candidates without a qualification in Health or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).

Local Students MUET Band 4

International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)

YEAR 1

• Research Methods
• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Basic Epidemiology
• Health Promotion and Behavioural Change
• Technology and Information Systems Management
• Health Policy & Management
• Observational Epidemiology
• Interventional Epidemiology
• Applied Regression Analysis
• Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
• Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• Corporate Strategy and Leadership
• Business Law, Ethics and Governance
• Research Project

• Epidemiologist in Public Health Sector
• Health Researcher
• C-suite in Healthcare Organisation
• Public Health Manager
• Healthcare Administrator
• Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
• Global Health Specialist
• Occupational Health Specialist
• Epidemiology Consultant
• Community Health Specialist
• Clinical Research Analyst
• Health Statistician
• Research Scientist
• Environmental Epidemiologist

This programme is open to applicants via APEL.A (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). 

Click here to find out more on how to apply through APEL.A or contact our Education Counsellors to guide you through the process.

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