Master of Science (Public Health)
(R/720/8/0087)(10/2027)(MQA/FA4970)
Programme Overview
The Master of Science (Public Health) programme, conducted at Perdana University, is designed for both full-time students and working adults in the business, private, and public sector organisations. It plays a significant role in addressing the need for quality public health leadership education in the country. The programme structure and curriculum align with the Government's Vision 2030 and the 12th Malaysia Plan, which emphasise inclusivity, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social re-engineering as key pillars for building Malaysia's advanced sustainable economy. This programme is tailored to meet the country's ongoing focus on improving health systems, addressing public health challenges and achieving better health outcomes for the citizens. An MSc in Public Health will equip you to make evidence-based decisions that improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities aligning with Malaysia's long term health goals with sustainable development agenda.
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. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by PU and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) and (ii).
Note : The minimum language proficiency of candidates must be determined by PU 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
CORE MODULES
- Foundations of Family and Public Health
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
- Basic Epidemiology
- Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health Policy and Management
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Research Proposal Development
- Research Report Writing
ELECTIVE MODULES
Why Choose Us?
- Taught and supervised by field experts
- MQA-accredited course
- Offers a wide employment choice
Career Prospect
- Community Health Specialist
- Public Health Programme 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 Programme Consultant
- Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
- Humanitarian Aid Consultant
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Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Click here to view the accreditation details on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), or scan the QR code below.
Contact us
Perdana University
Suite 5.3, Level 5 Wisma Chase Perdana Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
- General Line
- +603 - 2011 6478
- Marketing Department
- +6019 - 912 6828
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