Master of Public Health (MPH)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Introduction

This is a full time programme that prepares medical doctors for the Master of Public Health and Doctor of Public Health (Dr PH) degrees. On successful completion of the first year programme the candidate is awarded the Master of Public Health degree. During the following three years the programme prepares the graduates for the Dr PH degree. Guidance will be provided by experienced, dedicated and qualified lecturers to ensure that the candidates are kept in touch with innovative, up to date developments in public health-related issues and community based developments.

The MPH programme is divided into two components, each defining a specific functional area of study. The components are : Core and Research Project. The core component contains core courses which are compulsory for all students of Master of Public Health. The courses provide background knowledge and skills in public health which are required for any public health expert.

The Research Project component comprises a series of research related courses and a research project. The project requires students to demonstrate and present a critical approach to specific issues of public health matters. To complete the MPH programme, a candidate must accummulate 34 credit hours of Core Components, and 6 credit hours of Research Project.

The degrees awarded are :

MPH ( General ) – 1 year

Entry Requirement

MPH Program:
Malaysian applicant

• Possesses a degree of MBBS/MD or other equivalent undergraduate medical qualification from an institution recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
• At least one (1) year of post-full registration of clinical experience certified by the relevant authorities (3 years post graduation).
• Candidate must be registered with the MMC and possess a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).

International applicant

• Possesses a degree of MBBS/MD or other equivalent undergraduate medical qualification from an institution recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
• Qualifies for registration under the Medical Practitioner Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia.
• At least three (3) years of post-full registration of clinical experience certified by the relevant authorities.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum score of 7.0.
  

Other requirements  

For Malaysian applicant, they must pass the interview conducted by the university

Tuition Fees

Malaysian students : RM 7,835.00
International students : RM 10,765.00

List of courses :

Common Question :

How long has FHMS, UNIMAS offered the MPH and Dr. PH programmes ?
The MPH programme started in June 2004 and the Dr. PH programme started in June 2009.

When is the intake ?
Intake is once a year, normally in September.

How much is the tuition fee ?
The tuition fees for the one year MPH programme is RM 7,835.00 (Local student) and RM 10,765.00 (International Student).

Where will the classes be held ?
Classes will be held in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences campus, Lot 77, Seksyen 22, Kuching Town Land District, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, 93150 Kuching, Sarawak.

What is the medium of instruction ?
Both courses are conducted in English.

Notice for Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (Dr PH)

The closing date for this coming intake for MPH and Dr PH will be end of June 2013. The outcome of application will be made known by the middle of July 2013.

Candidates have to apply online via http://www.postgrad.unimas.my