Coursework Mode Programme
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme is a two-semester course conducted fully in English. Besides advanced theoretical inputs, candidates are also exposed to hands-on learning in analytical skills, rigorous training in research methodology and direct field experience in the community. The general objective of the programme is to produce competent health professionals with appropriate knowledge and skills in public health. Graduates from the programme are expected to be able to plan, implement and evaluate effective public health programmes that can improve the quality of life of the community. The programme is most suitable for medical doctors who are faced with the challenges of promoting public health in developing countries.
Admission requirements:
- Refer MMC’s portal for the List of Medical Institutions (Second Schedule Medical Act 1971): https://mmc.gov.my/medical-education-recognition/
- Candidates holding degree from unrecognized institutions are required to sit and pass the EPR Examination prior admission. The application for EPR is to be made via the Medical Register Information and Technical System (MeRITS) at meritsmmc.moh.gov.my.
2. Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate
3. Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/interview before the final selection
4. Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department
5. Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition
- Full-time: 4 semesters (2 years) / 8 semesters (4 years)
- Part Time: 6 semesters (3 years) / 10 semesters (5 years)
Semester Intake : April & October
Programme Overview:
This programme aims to produce graduates who:
* Can work in a wide range of career opportunity such as in neurobusiness, neuromarketing, computational neurosciences, social neurosciences, neurolinguistics, neuroeducation, neurobehaviors, etc. at various institutions/companies
* Are able to continue their study at the doctorate level in the inter-disciplinary of arts and sciences.
The programme will be conducted at Universiti Sains Malaysia - KL Campus, Wisma Sejarah, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur in year 1 (for core and elective courses).
Research Project will be held at a different location of Universiti Sains Malaysia such as in the Main Campus (Penang) or/and Health Campus (Kubang Kerian, Kelantan) depends on the chosen research topic.
Admission Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field of arts and sciences from recognised universities withA Bachelor’s degree in any field of arts and sciences from recognised universities withminimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00; (A Bachelor’s degree in any field of arts and scienceswhich are not meeting CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted subject to internal assessment byan independent review panel)
- Eligible candidates who qualify for admission will be called for pre-entry interview tocomplete the application process (if needed).
Language Requirements:
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
For more information: https://admission.usm.my/postgraduatev1/medical-dental-and-health-coursework/master-of-cognitive-neurosciences-sains-kl
- A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 ;i. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 ;(A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology not meeting CGPA of 2.75 (but not lower 2.25) canaccepted subject to internal assessment by an independent review panel)OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field from recognized universities with minimum CGPA 2.75 of 4.00 AND a minimum 45 credit of prerequisites modules in Psychology taken from UniversitiPendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) with minimum CGPA 2.75 of 4.00.OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field from recognized universities with minimum CGPA 2.75 of 4.00 AND a minimum 30 credit of prerequisites modules in Psychology with minimum CGPA2.75 of 4.00 AND a Graduate Record Examination United States of America (GREUSA)Subject Test (Psychology) with minimum score of 550 ;OR
- Any relevant of equivalent, experience and requirement accepted by USM-UPSI or anyrelevant authority in Malaysia in accordance to MQA Program Standards for Psychology.
Language Requirements:
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
For more information: https://admission.usm.my/postgraduatev1/medical-dental-and-health-coursework/master-of-psychology-clinical-sains-kl
i. Master in Psychology (Clinical) USM-UPSI with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00.
Eligible candidates will be offered to enroll in Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) USM-UPSI with the approval from Panels of Admission Evaluation USM-UPSI. Candidates need to register for the doctorate program within three (3) years after graduation.
OR
ii. Master in Psychology (Clinical) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 which is accepted by USM and UPSI Senates and fulfill the criteria of Malaysian Qualification Agency - Program Standards for Psychology.
AND
Completed the required courses below:
- Statistics for Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Neuroscientists; and
- Intermediate Psychometric; and
- Protocol Development in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciences; and
- Ethics, Cross-cultural and Professional Issues; and
- Psychological Intervention 1; and
- Psychological Intervention 2; and
- Child and Adult Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology; and
- Child Psychological Assessment; and
- Adult Psychological Assessment; and
- Child Practicum and Seminar; and
- Adult Practicum and Seminar; and
- Psychology Research Project
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Rehabilitation Psychology
| Component/Total Credit | Taught-Courses | Internship | Research Project |
| Credit Unit (%) | Credit Unit (%) | Credit Unit (%) | |
| 84 |
34 (40%) |
26 (30%) |
24 (30%) |
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
**Candidates who qualify for admissions will be invited to attend pre-entry interviews to complete the application process.
For more information: https://admission.usm.my/postgraduatev1/medical-dental-and-health-coursework/doctor-of-psychology-psychology-clinical-sains-kl
i. Master in Psychology (Clinical) USM-UPSI with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00.
Eligible candidates will be offered to enroll in Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) USM-UPSI with the approval from Panels of Admission Evaluation USM-UPSI. Candidates need to register for the doctorate program within three (3) years after graduation.
OR
ii. Master in Psychology (Clinical) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 which is accepted by USM and UPSI Senates and fulfill the criteria of Malaysian Qualification Agency - Program Standards for Psychology.
AND
Completed the required courses below:
- Statistics for Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Neuroscientists; and
- Intermediate Psychometric; and
- Protocol Development in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciences; and
- Ethics, Cross-cultural and Professional Issues; and
- Psychological Intervention 1; and
- Psychological Intervention 2; and
- Child and Adult Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology; and
- Child Psychological Assessment; and
- Adult Psychological Assessment; and
- Child Practicum and Seminar; and
- Adult Practicum and Seminar; and
- Psychology Research Project; and
- Functional Neuroanatomy; and
- Neuropsychological Disorders and Assessment
| Component/Total Credit | Taught-Courses | Internship | Research Project |
| Credit Unit (%) | Credit Unit (%) | Credit Unit (%) | |
| 84 |
34 (40%) |
26 (30%) |
24 (30%) |
Language Requirements:
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
**Candidates who qualify for admissions will be invited to attend pre-entry interviews to complete the application process.
For more information: https://admission.usm.my/postgraduatev1/medical-dental-and-health-coursework/doctor-of-psychology-neuropsychology-clinical-sains-kl