This programme seeks to produce specialist who has a strong foundation in the broad field of Public Health as well as adequate training and preparation to take up special functions as required in the speciality discipline of his or her own choice. The programme was started in 1973 and the first batch graduated in 1974.
The MPH graduate should have the following public health skills:
Technically competent in the board field of Public Health
Equipped with adequate specialized knowledge and skills in a particular discipline of Public Health
Able to exhibit proper leadership and managerial expertise
Able to function effectively and efficiently;
Able to perform the duties at local, district, state and national levels;
An advocate of Public Health and
Able to carry out research or studies and produce epidemiological reports.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Research)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (12 credits)
Research Method
Principles & Methods of Epidemiology
Principles of Management in Health
Principles of Biostatistics
Specialization Courses (15 credits)
Principles of Family Health
Society, Behavior and Health
Environmental Health
Occupational Health
Global Health
Elective Courses (6 credits) - 3 only
Producing Better Evidence
Health Economics
Health Promotion
Public Health Nutrition
Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health
Comparative Health System
Social Determinants of Health
Occupational Medicine
Clinical Occupational Medicine
Global Health Leadership
Nutritional Epidemiology
Ethics, Law and Health
Data Management in Public Health
Essentials Data Science in Public Health
Modelling Public Health Data
Medical Surveillance and Fitness to Work
Research Courses (9 credits)
Research Project
Career Prospects
Epidemiologist, Health Services Manager, Biostatistician, Global Health Advisor, Environmental Health Specialist, Public Health Researcher, Data Scientist in Public Health, Health Program Director, Occupational Health Specialist, Public Health Data Analyst, Maternal and Child Health Specialist, Health Economist, Health Communication Strategist, Community Health Worker, Occupational Medicine Physician, Public Health Nutritionist, Global Health Policy Analyst, Research Scientist, Data Manager, Public Health Educator, Health Policy Advisor, Research Analyst, Evaluation Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Disease Surveillance Officer, Workplace Safety Coordinator, Health Finance Consultant, Wellness Program Manager, Predictive Analytics Specialist.
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from University Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree as below -
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Allied Health
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: Any fields related to Public Health.
Special Requirements:
For Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with a CGPA of at least 3.00 and at least one (1) year working experience in the relevant field after graduation.
For Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with a CGPA of 2.70 - 2.99 and at least one (1) year working experience in the relevant field after graduation AND fulfil at least one (1) criteria from the University's general requirements.
For Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with a CGPA of 2.50 - 2.69 and at least three (3) years working experience in the relevant field after graduation AND fulfil at least one (1)criteria from University's general requirements (for UM graduates) or two (2) criteria from University's general requirements (for non UM graduates), AND
Passed Interview (in line with Public Health Medicine conjoint).
English Requirements
Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable