Nursing & Allied HealthPostgraduate · Nursing & Allied Health · 📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MPH Public Health
- Duration
- 1.5 years Full-time
- Next intake
- March 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- RM 45,000 / year
Fee shown is indicative for the full 1.5-year programme
Course overview
Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Medicine has run public health training for decades, with strengths in tropical and communicable disease, health systems and epidemiology.
For students planning to work in South or Southeast Asian health systems, studying the epidemiology where the conditions actually occur is a real advantage.
Key modules
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Health Systems and Policy
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Communicable Disease Control
- Research Project
Entry requirements
Academic
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in a health, medical or life science discipline; clinical experience is an advantage
English language
- IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 80 overall
- PTE Academic: 59 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ March 2027
- 🗓️ October 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Malaysia.
- Public Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Health Programme Manager
- Health Policy Analyst
- NGO Health Adviser
Post-study work in Malaysia: Graduate pass options. Read the Malaysia student visa guide.
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What are the entry requirements for MPH Public Health at Universiti Malaya?
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in a health, medical or life science discipline; clinical experience is an advantage English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 overall; PTE Academic 59 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does MPH Public Health cost?
Fee shown is indicative for the full 1.5-year programme Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start MPH Public Health?
This course has intakes in March 2027, October 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.