Overview

At Community Medicine from University Sains Malaysia the School of Medical Sciences from University Sains Malaysia offers a wide range of postgraduate programs which mainly focus on medical and health related disciplines. There are three different modes of postgraduate studies: Coursework Mode, Mixed Mode, and Research Mode.

What you'll study

There are 25 clinical specialty programs offered, comprised of 7 medical-based, 7 surgical-based, 6 laboratory-based as well as 5 public health programs. Other programs include the Master of Science in Community Medicine, Master of Cognitive Neurosciences, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology).

We also offer an extensive list of Mixed Mode and Research Mode programs, to meet your study needs and interests. The range of highly experienced and skillful supervisors ensures that your study experience will be enjoyable.

Research thrust areas include:

Environmental and Occupational Health
Biostatistics
Obesity: Prevention and Control, Nutritional, Nutrition and Aging, Breastfeeding
High Risk Pregnancy, Smoking
Community Medicine
Occupational health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health and Health Service, Geriatric Health, Evaluation of Management Health Services, Accident Prevention

Health Personal Education, Problem-Based Learning, Community-Based Learning

Public Health and Epiderminology, Control of Diarrhoea Diseases, Health Effects of Pesticides Among Tobacco Planters

Geriatric health, Evaluation of Management health services

Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Development

Malariology and Tropical Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases and Tropical diseases surveillance system, Sport Sciences and Fitness

Control and Prevention, Management of Common Tropical and Infectious Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Medicine Community Development View 88 other Masters in Medicine in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree

BSc in Medical Sciences/Biotechnology/Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other related fields from a recognised university.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1978 USD / year

≈ 1978 USD / year

Additional Details

National (Full Time):4,200MYR National (Part Time): 3,585 MYR International (Part Time): 2,130 USD

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll study

Research thrust areas include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

George Town

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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