Master of Public Health

Overview

The programme aims to develop expertise in public health since it is an area of critical need in the health sector currently. The role of the private sector to drive economic and social development is timely therefore, the programme is able to provide support to the improvement of health status of the population, reduce health disparities among ethnic groups and improve the quality of life comparable to developed countries.

Practitioners produced will not only contribute to medical and health services, but also to universities, hospitals, laboratories, public health agencies and research institutions.

A Master of Public Health is very much needed by many other developing countries as some of the Sustainable Development Goal objectives are related to public health, so demand for this course from other developing countries is very high.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO1
  To produce competent graduates equipped with knowledge required in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Public Health intervention programs at various levels.
• PEO2
  To produce graduate who will be able to lead and work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
• PEO3
  To produce graduates who will practice lifelong learning, evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• PEO4
  To produce graduates who will be professionally skilled in Public Health practice in the community and special groups.
• PEO5
  To produce graduates who have skills in public health management, health informatics, health economics and social entrepreneurship in the practice of Public Health.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• PLO1 Knowledge and understanding
  To demonstrate the knowledge and comprehension of the principles and practices of public health.
• PLO2 Cognitive skill
  To assess and evaluate the health status of the community based on latest available evidence in Public Health.
• PLO3 Practical skills
  To demonstrate skills in community diagnosis, implementing intervention programs, empowerment of community, and analysing health care delivery services.
• PLO4 Interpersonal skills
  To demonstrate social skills such as negotiation & advocacy skills, teamwork and networking skills in risk, conflict and disaster management.
• PLO5 Communication skills
  Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal communication skills among stakeholders, subordinates and community in public health practices.
• PLO6 Digital skills
  To demonstrate skills in information management, needs assessment, online communication, advocacy and use of digital skills in promoting health and designing and conducting research.
• PLO7 Numeracy skills
  To apply, analyse, interpret and evaluate data in addressing public health issues and challenges in disease prevention and control.
• PLO8 Leadership, autonomy and responsibility
  To demonstrate leadership skills throughout the study to respond to all the academic requirements needed to fulfil the programme and embrace continuous professional development.
• PLO9 Personal and entrepreneurial skills
  To display entrepreneurial mind set and personal views in exploring original ideas to address and manage current health problems facing the community.
• PLO10 Ethics and professionalism
  Demonstrate appropriate ethical values, attitude & professionalism to attend to academic excellence.