The Master of Science in Healthcare entails a course of study in the area of healthcare and focuses on it in greater depth than a bachelor’s degree. A normal master’s degree can be earned in one to three years and gives students the in-depth knowledge they need to develop their careers in a variety of professions.
Overview
The Master of Science in Healthcare entails a course of study in the area of healthcare and focuses on it in greater depth than a bachelor’s degree. A normal master’s degree can be earned in one to three years and gives students the in-depth knowledge they need to develop their careers in a variety of professions. A graduate with a Master of Health Science degree will have strong clinical research technique skills that they can use in their academic and professional pursuits. The course is designed for students who wish to learn how to use epidemiological and statistical techniques to assess and carry out clinical research. Clinicians and clinical administrators who complete the Master of Science in Healthcare program are given the leadership vision and operational abilities necessary to spearhead successful quality improvement and safety projects within their own healthcare organizations.
Program Aim
The program’s goal is to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to lead effectively in the fields of health promotion and education, healthcare systems, community health organizations, and other public health settings. The aspirants will be able to:
- Acquire the fundamental knowledge of healthcare and formulate and conduct problems effectively through critical thinking skills in healthcare.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills in coordinating daily activities relevant to the sphere of healthcare.
- Adopt digital and numerical skills in managing scientific solutions to complex problems in the healthcare setting.
- Effectively utilize leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally undergo entrepreneurial work in the field of healthcare.
- Empowering integrity through professionalism and ethics in healthcare related task.
Career Opportunities
The program aims to cultivate the essential skills required for a thriving career within both public and private healthcare institutions. It also seeks to prepare individuals for teaching roles in health-related educational initiatives and to enable them to undertake meaningful research. The opportunities the aspirants can pursue are:
- Public Health Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Healthcare Administrator
- Chief Medical Officer
- Professors
Subject Highlights
Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
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1 | MHC 701 | Research Methodology | 3 |
2 | MHC 702 | Enhanced Technology in Research | 3 |
3 | MHC 703 | Dissertation
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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements :
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the Health Sciences or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; or
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQF) in the Health Sciences or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
iii. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQF) in the Health Sciences or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
For International students, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 5.0 OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 OR its equivalent is needed. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.