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
- Audiology
- Bioethics
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Forensics
- E-learning
- Environmental and Occupational Microbiology
- Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Gender and Health
- Health and Religion
- Health and Society
- Health Economic and Management
- Health Promotion
- Health Record
- Health Social Work
- History of Health and Medical Sciences
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Hygiene
- Occupational Safety
- Occupational Therapy
Expertise
Please refer to the website of the School of Health Sciences at www.ppsk.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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
