Masters of Public Health

Objective

This programme seeks to produce specialist who has a strong foundation in the broad field of Public Health as well as adequate training and preparation to take up special functions as required in the speciality discipline of his or her own choice. The programme was started in 1973 and the first batch graduated in 1974. ( History of MPH programme in Malaysia )

The MPH graduate should have the following public health skills,

1. Technically competent in the board field of Public Health;
2. Equipped with adequate specialised knowledge and skills in a particular discipline of Public Health;
3. Able to exhibit proper leadership and managerial expertise
4. Able to function effectively and efficiently;
5. Able to perform the duties at local, district, state and national levels;
6. An advocate of Public Health and
7. Able to carryout research or studies and produce epidemiological reports.

Who should apply:

The course is suitable for doctors who are in the field of public health and also to established clinical specialist who would like to learn more about health issues and research techniques related to disease causation and prevention.

Duration:

The duration for this course is 12 months. The academic year for the Masters programme starts in June.

Entry Requirement (2009)

1. Posses a medical qualification, the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) of the University or equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate;

   AND


2. At least one year of post-registration general medical experience approved by the Senate;

        Other Requirements

1. Satisfies the Department in the Faculty responsible for the candidate's Programme of Study in an Entrance Evaluation recognised by the faculty


2. Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), or 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based) or
   IELTS band 6.

Course Intake

Places for the MPH and MMedSc(PH) are limited to a total of 60 candidates only per year.

Course Outline:

The medium of instruction for this course is English and candidates are required to complete their assignments, reports, tests and examination in English. The candidate will follow a program of in-house instruction in General Public Health.

Subjects consists of

1. Health Management,
2. Epidemiology,
3. Medical Statistics,
4. Family Health and
5. Environmental and Occupational Health.

Supplemental field visits are conducted in Malaysia.

Assessment

Write-up of two term paper reports on approved subjects are also required. Successfull completion of the continous assessments and the written final examination leads to the degree of Masters of Public Health (MPH).

How to apply:

Those who are interested to apply for the course can browse for information for the application for postgraduate studies on the Instituite of Postgraduate Studies website

POSTGRADUATES PROGRAMMES

Programmes by the Department

1. Masters of Public Health

2. Masters of Medical Science (Public Health)

3. Doctor of Public Health

4. Doctorate Programme

Other Programmes

1. Masters of Science in Nursing

2. Masters in Community Dentistry

3. Masters in Psychological Medicine

4. Masters in Pharmacy

5. Masters of Medicine (Clinical Oncology)

6. Master of Engineering (Safety, Health and Environment)

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