MSc in Public Health (Global Health)

(N/0912/7/0006)01/25(MQA/PA11230)08/24

INTAKES : March, October

DURATION

Full-time, 1 – 2 years
Part-time, 2 – 4 years

PROGRAMME LEVEL : Masters

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :

Embarking on a Masters in Public Health (Global Health) at UoC is a step towards becoming a key player in shaping global health outcomes.

Ideal for those committed to advancing public health, this programme is specifically designed to nurture leaders and innovators in the field. It’s well-suited for health professionals, policy makers, and anyone with a vested interest in public health dynamics.

The programme blends rigorous academic training with a practical approach, empowering you to tackle health challenges on a global scale and make lasting contributions to community health and policy.

Course Description:

Our Master of Public Health (Global Health) programme covers basic public health core disciplines, focusing on three aspects namely:

– Health management –
Monitoring disease prevalence, data analysis, risk management and communication.

– Healthcare delivery improvement –
Evaluation, planning and service delivery

– Health protection –
Responses to infectious diseases and other hazards

Other than that, the programme also covers 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: This programme qualifies graduates to progress into PhD training, nevertheless is not part of the training to qualify for registration with the Malaysian National Specialist Register (NSR).

SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 

▶️ Working experience (Bachelor’s Degree Level)
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

▶️ Other Equivalent Qualifications (Certificate)
any other equivalent qualifications (Level 6 MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government / University Senate; AND

▶️ English Proficiency Requirement (Certificate)
For Malaysian Students: Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum Band 4.

CAREER IMPACT

Career Prospects:

Graduates of the Masters in Public Health programme can anticipate rewarding careers as:

• Lecturers in Public Health
• Public Health Researchers
• Programme Managers in Public Health/Global Health

Courses Structure

• Introduction to Public Health
• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Family Health
• Occupational and Environmental Health
• Healthcare Management
• Research Methodology
• International Health Legislatio

• Sustainable Development and Urban Health
• Disaster Response and Management
• Health Security
• Climate Change and Health
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Healthcare Financing and Universal Health Coverage
• Research Project