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School of Health Sciences |  Kampus Kesihatan

MSc (Health Science)

MSc (Health Science)

Master of Science (Health Science) by research supports Malaysia’s aspiration to produce competent, ethical and intellectual professionals with advanced knowledge, research acumen and innovative capabilities to meet the demand of health industries. The research studies cover the major disciplines in health sciences, including audiology, bioethics, environmental and occupational health, exercise and sports science, health informatics, health interdisciplinary and speech pathology.

Research Field

Health Informatics                                                   
  Health Record     
  Bioinformatics
  Computer Forensics
Environmental & Occupational Health
  Environmental Health 
    Occupational Health
  Environmental Management
  Occupational Safety
Inter-Disciplinary Health
  Health Promotion
  Audiology
  Occupational Therapy
  Health and Society
  History of Health and Medical Sciences
  Religion and Health
  Health Economics and Management
  Speech Pathology

Expertise

Please refer to the website at https://experts.usm.my/.

 

Duration

  • Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
  • Part-time: Min 4 semesters /Max 12 semesters

Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess any of the following:

I.   Bachelor degree (Honours) 
  A)  CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00. 
  B) CGPA of 2.50 – 2.74 with
    at least one (1) year research experience
OR
at least one (1) year professional experience in related field
OR
one (1) academic publication
OR
at least Grade B in major/elective courses
OR
at least Grade B+ in final year research project.
  C) CGPA of 2.00 – 2.49 with 
    at least five (5) years research experience
OR
at least five (5) years professional experience in related field
AND
one (1) academic publication
OR
at least Grade B in major/elective courses
OR
at least Grade B+ in final year research project.
               
 II.  APEL A Certificate (APEL T-7)
   http://www2.mqa.gov.my/APEL/

*Additional English Language requirement for international students: Please refer to www.ips.usm.my

Fees Information

Please refer to website of Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) at www.ips.usm.my.

How to Apply

Please refer to website of Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) at www.ips.usm.my for online application.