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MSc in Public Health
(Conventional & Open Distance Learning Mode)
Do you have a burning desire to contribute to your community by uplifting the quality of health and solve the myriad health problems faced by the population?
IMU’s MSc in Public Health programme enables students to build their standing and profile in academia, industry and in NGOs and is suitable for healthcare practitioners across diverse backgrounds including:
1) Medical doctors
2) Nurses
3) Health Officers
4) Environmental Health Officers
5) Health Service Managers
6) Hospital administrators
7) Nutritionists
8) Health Education Officers
9) Environmental and Health Engineers
10) Pharmacists
The programme emphasizes research and face-to-face engagement with our experienced faculty. By way of seminars, workshops, discussions and presentations, the teaching methodology contributes immensely to students’ personal development in terms of confidence, know-how and positive attitude.
KEY FACTS
Degree
Commencement
Total Duration
3 years (part-time)
Mode of Delivery
Tuition Fees
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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A. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
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B. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
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Applicants are required to have obtained:
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For Malaysian Students Not applicable |
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For International Student
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APPLICATION & REGISTRATION FEES
| Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) | |
| Application Fees | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 1,100 | 3,400 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Student Association Fee per Semester | 40 | 40 |
| Tuition Fees (Conventional Mode) | 44,000 | 58,300 |
| Tuition Fees (ODL Mode)* | 35,200 | 35,200 |
- *Students for the 2019 intakes are eligible for a RM5,000 bursary.
- All IMU alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 25% bursary.
- Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
- Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
- Students must adhere to the “Policy on Payment of Fees“.
- For information on Student Visa Application fee, please check the “Visas & Immigration“
FEE STRUCTURE
MALAYSIAN STUDENT
| ُSEMESTER | TOTAL (RM) |
| Semester 1 | 17,000 |
| Semester 2 | 16,000 |
| Semester 3 | 11,000 |
| Grand Total | 44,000 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
| ُSEMESTER | TOTAL (RM) |
| Semester 1 | 22,600 |
| Semester 2 | 21,100 |
| Semester 3 | 14,600 |
| Grand Total | 58,300 |
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme consists of 2 semesters of theory followed by a third semester of dissertation writing and electives. Semesters 1 and 2 each comprises 24 weeks of active learning and 2 weeks of assessment. Semester 3 is scheduled for carrying out a research project and preparation of a dissertation. The ODL programme consists of 80% online teaching and learning sessions and 20% of on campus requirement.
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The programme is taught in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur City Council, non-governmental organisations and other public health-related institutions. Teaching and learning methods vary in line with the objectives of the course and include didactic lectures, guided and independent group exercises, practicals, seminars, workshops and problem-based self-directed learning. Field visits with hands-on experience in observing the public health challenges that are currently faced by the community are an integral part of the course. E-learning approaches are used extensively and include web-based courses, online simulation and virtual mentoring.
For Open Distance Learning (ODL)
| Lectures/tutorials/seminars | Online |
| Assessments | Online |
| Field visits | On campus for the visits or off campus if students can arrange on their own and manage to plan the field visit to meet the learning outcomes of the modules. |
| Elective attachment | Off campus (Students have the option of completing this at their workplace or any relevant institution/departments/organisation away from IMU) |
| Field visits | On campus for the visits or off campus if students can arrange on their own and manage to plan the field visit to meet the learning outcomes of the modules. |
| Dissertation | Off campus (Students have the option to conduct this). |
| Practical (SPSS training) | On campus (2 days) |
| Dissertation VIVA exam | On campus or off campus. Student may opt to have the viva exam through online video conferencing. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
On completion the student should possess an understanding of the science and art of Public Health including concepts of health and disease, and the factors that influence them. This acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitude will enable the student to practise their knowledge in a wide range of service and academic settings.
The programme will enable the student to understand the principle and practice of Public Health through the application of:
- Knowledge and understanding of the main disciplines of Public Health, including statistics, epidemiology, health system management and health economics, health protection, medical sociology, communicable disease control, policy development and occupational and environmental health.
- Important skills related to public health, including the use of information technology, research methods, analysis and interpretation of data and information critical appraisal and reasoning, strategic management, creative problem solving, multidisciplinary team working and effective written and oral communication.
- Development of a holistic attitude in solving health problems in the community and cultivating intellectual curiosity and life-long learning in meeting the challenges of public health in the 21st century.
Applicants are required to have obtained:
- A bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
English language requirement
All students are normally required to provide written evidence of their ability in the English Language in order to study in IMU. The standard English Proficiency requirements are usually overall band score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT) or MUET band 4.
Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
- The programme is taught in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur City Council, Non Governmental Organisations and other public health related institutions.
- Teaching and learning methods vary in line with the objectives of the course but they include a range of methods including didactic lectures, guided and independent group exercises, practicals, seminars, workshops and problem-based self directed learning.
- Field visits with hands-on experience in observing the public health challenges that are currently faced by the community are an integral part of the course.
- E-learning approaches are used extensively and includes web-based e-learning courses, online simulation and virtual mentoring.
Assessment is through class tests, practicals, reports essays, problem-based learning, projects, dissertation and written examination.
The teaching faculty reflect a multidisciplinary background and are drawn from the Division of Community Medicine, Division of Population Health, Division of Human Biology and Postgraduate Studies The teaching faculty have many years of academic and service experience and a large number of them have also served in the World Health Organisation in various capacities. In addition, honorary lecturers are invited from the Ministry of Health and the public and private health service organisations.
- The full time 1½ year format, where students interact with our faculty,
- A flexible part time format of 3 years.
- A diverse body of experienced public health specialists, clinicians, educators and policy makers.
- Dissertation to guide students to conduct research in the field of their choice.
READ STORIES OF THE PROGRAMME
MSc in Public Health – IMU News
Healthcare Professionals for National and International Public Health Needs 8 Jan 2019Our alumni shares their thoughts on the IMU MSc in Public Health
MSc Public Health Students Participated in Forum on Community Engagement in Dengue Prevention 22 Dec 2018IMU MScPH students participated in a Dengue Forum held in collaboration with IRDI and the US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur.- Graduates of IMU Public Health Making Waves in Malaysia and Beyond 27 Aug 2018Graduates of the Master of Science in Public Health from IMU are helping to build happier and healthier communities as well as transforming lives of the people they serve.
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APPLY NOW
Interested in applying for one of our programmes?
You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:
- Verified copies of your academic qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made.
We wish you all the best with your application, and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!
WHY STUDY PUBLIC HEALTH AT IMU
An Established Private Healthcare University
Renowned and Highly Experience Faculty
Recognised by JPA
Unique Curriculum
Research Partnerships
“The IMU MSc in Public Health prepares one to face both old and new challenges – from infectious and chronic diseases to health risks posed by the modern society’s lifestyle – through multidisciplinary approaches that apply the latest scientific knowledge, common sense and team work to solve important health problems.”
DR LWIN MIE AYE
Lecturer and Program Director
M.B;B.S (UM1,Ygn), MSc PH (IMU)
