The MAHSA University Postgraduate Programs offers a postgraduate course in Public Health. This is a dual degree program affiliated with the Anglia Ruskin University, Faculty of Health and Social Care at Chelmsrord, Cambridge, Fulbourn and Peterborough, UK.
MAHSA is determined to produce knowledgeable and competent Master of Science Public Health graduates who can function effectively in various public and private healthcare providing sectors. We aim to develop graduates who are capable of adapting to the global changes and current development which inculcate important values including leadership, social responsibility, scholarly, community involvement, ethical values and professionalism.
In order to achieve the above mission statements, MAHSA University is:
The types of knowledge, skills and competencies that underline these developments include:
Awarding body: MAHSA University and Anglia Ruskin University U.K
| Name of the award (as in the scroll to be awarded) | : | MSc, Public Health |
| MQF level | : | MASTERS LEVEL |
| Credit value | : | 40 CREDIT HOURS |
| Type of award (e.g., single major, double major, etc.) | : | SINGLE |
| Field of study | : | Public Health |
| Language of instruction | : | ENGLISH |
| Mode of study (e.g., full-time/part-time.) | : | FULL TIME AND PART TIME |
| Mode of delivery (lecture/tutorial/lab/field work/studio, etc.) | : | COMBINATION OF LECTURES, TUTORIALS, ASSIGNMENTS AND RESEARCH |
| Method of delivery (Conventional/Distance learning, etc.) | : | CONVENTIONAL |
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Full-time |
Part-time |
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Long Semester |
Short Semester |
Long Semester |
Short Semester |
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| No. of Weeks |
14 |
7 |
14 |
7 |
| No. of Semesters |
2 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| No. of Months |
12 |
24 |
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| No | Trimester /Year Offered | Name and Code of Course / Module | Classification (Major /Minor/Elective/ Audit) | Credit Value | |
| 1 | Tri 1 / Year 1 | Essential Issues in Public Health Policy (DL430009S) |
Major |
30 |
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| 2 | Tri 1 / Year 1 | Epidemiological Research Methods (DL430070S) |
Major |
30 |
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| 3 | Tri 2 / Year 1 | Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Management (DL430071S) |
Major |
30 |
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| 4 | Tri 2 / Year 1 | Major Project (DL460999D) I |
Major |
30 |
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| 5 | Tri 3 / Year 1 | Management of Primary Health Care (DL430078S) |
Major |
30 |
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| 6 | Tri 3 / Year 1 | Major Project (DL460999D) II |
Major |
30 |
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| TOTAL | 150 | ||||
Possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification; or a professional qualification from a recognized organization. (It is intended for people in all sectors, health, local government, voluntary organisations and the wider community who wish to development their skills and knowledge for effective public health practice and tackling inequalities in health.)
Language Requirement: English
Foreign candidates are required to:
Have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction or Pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.
The Master of Science Public Health is based on the framework which is designed to respond to the common requirement across all sectors within the health, social care and welfare arena for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The need for CPD, along with developments in career structures and inter-professional working in health, welfare and social care practice settings, has created a demand for formal and responsive education at higher degree level. Staff from a wide variety of settings and professions requires the opportunity to develop and advance their knowledge, skills and professional practice. Maintaining the currency of knowledge and skills is seen as a central element of quality within services.
Source :MAHSA University.