The Master of Science in Medical and Health Sciences is a postgraduate research mode programme that provides students with an in-depth understanding of various aspects of medical and health sciences as well as core modules of the programme include essential aspects of quantitative, and qualitative research designs, data analysis approaches including biostatistics to expand knowledge on conducting research projects. The individual, supervised projects will further equip students to apply knowledge to practical research skills while understanding research ethics principles.
Programme Structure
Modules (Full Time Programme)
Year 1 & 2
SEMESTER 1 (3 MONTHS)
- Research Methodology
- Biostatistics
- Research Dissertation
SEMESTER 2-4 (18 MONTHS)
- Research Dissertation
Modules (Part Time Programme)
Year 1, 2 & 3
SEMESTER 1 (3 MONTHS)
- Research Methodology
- Biostatistics
- Research Dissertation
SEMESTER 2-6 (30 MONTHS)
- Research Dissertation
Main Research Areas
- Public Health
- Non-communicable diseases epidemiology
- Infectious diseases epidemiology
- Public health promotion and evaluation
- Qualitative research
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
- Qualitative evidence synthesis
- Social and behavioral science
- Interprofessional education research
- Health professions education
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Parasitology
- Biomedical (Nanobiotechnology)
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Immunology
- Physiotherapy
- Ophthalmology
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES PATHWAYS
Career Path
How Can This Degree Help in My Career
Graduates of MSc in Medical and Health Sciences will have opportunities for career advancement, expertizing research knowledge, skills, and expanding research networks. This programme will equip students with advanced expertise in their chosen field and prepares them for careers in healthcare, research, academia, or other related professions.
The career paths for the graduates from the programme are as follows:
- Research Fellow / Research Scientist in research institutes or industries
- Research Analyst / Research Data Analyst
- Clinical Researcher / Public Health Researcher / Survey Researcher
- Research Consultant / Healthcare Consultant
- Academician / Lecturer
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health Research Project Manager
Who Should Consider Pursuing This Degree?
Graduates of MSc in Medical and Health Sciences will have opportunities for career advancement, expertizing research knowledge, skills, and expanding research networks. This programme will equip students with advanced expertise in their chosen field and prepares them for careers in healthcare, research, academia, or other related professions.
- Graduate Medical Doctors
- Graduate Allied Health Professionals
- Research Assistants/ Associates
- Administrators in Healthcare Sectors
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES CRITERIA
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences and all related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent from a recognized university, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- A bachelor’s degree in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, and all related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, or equivalent from a recognized university can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- A bachelor’s degree in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, and all related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, or equivalent from a recognized university can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
- Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (I) to (III).
English Requirements
(Applicable to International Students only)
- IELTS: 6.0
- TOEFL: 550
- MUET: Band 4
Notes
- The validity period for English proficiency test will adhere the period which is indicated in the result during the point of admission. (Example: IELTS result is valid for 2 years from the test date).
- The English competency is exempted for (i) those from country in which English is the first language or the institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English language.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME
NOTES:
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- Additional 10% bursary for alumni and sibling.
- All fees are subjected to change without further notice.
- MUCM or its representatives do not charge any additional fee for the service provided to prospective applicant.
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