Master of Science in Public Health

(N-DL/0910/7/0019) (01/2029) (MQA/PA16835)

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Programme Overview

The Master of Science (Public Health) in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode is a postgraduate programme designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies in public health. This programme adopts a flexible and learner-centred approach, making it accessible to working professionals, researchers, and aspiring public health practitioners from diverse geographic locations. The programme emphasises the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications to address complex public health challenges on both local and global scales. It is designed to develop critical thinkers, skilled researchers, and effective policymakers who can contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of populations.

Entry Requirements

i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in Health or Science or related fields with a minimum cumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by the Perdana University Senate;

OR

ii. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Health or Science or related fields or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.

iii. Candidate without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the PU Senate and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) and (ii).

Note : The minimum language proficiency of candidates must be determined by the PU Senate consistent with applicable programme standards or based on the needs of the programme i.e., learning outcomes and the medium of instruction.

English Language Requirements

Local Students MUET Band 4

International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)

Curriculum Structure

YEAR 1

  • Foundation of Family and Public Health
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Basic Epidemiology
  • Health Promotion and Behavioural Change
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Policy & Management
  • Research Methods & Proposal Development
  • Occupational Health
  • Advanced Epidemiology
  • Research Report Writing

Career Prospect

  • Community Health Specialist
  • Public Health Program Coordinator
  • Head of Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention Specialist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Biostatistician
  • Research Scientist
  • Infectious Disease Analyst
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Public Health Consultant
  • Industrial Hygienist
  • International Health Program Consultant
  • Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
  • Humanitarian Aid Consultant

APEL.A

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.

Accreditation

This programme has been granted Provisional Accreditation (PA) by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Scan the QR code below to access the MQA Provisional Accreditation portal, then follow the steps to verify this programme's accreditation status.

MQA PA Portal QR Code
  1. Type the name of the programme in the Name of Programme column.
  2. Type Perdana University in the Name of Higher Education Provider (HEP) column.
  3. Click the Search button to view the results.

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