Overview
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
Research Thrust Areas
- 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
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 96 other Masters in Public Health in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
3150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1575 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
1988 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 994 USD per semester during 12 months.
Full time local: Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00 MYR
Part time
Local: Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 MYR
International: Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00 USD
Living costs for George Town
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.