OVERVIEW
Master of Health Research
This postgraduate programme is aimed at equipping you with research skills so that you can progress your career in healthcare through designing, implementing, and evaluating the health interventions. You will be competent in solving common health problems of the community, and commensurate with your position as a member of the health team, using your research skills.
You will also be able to appreciate the socio-psychological, cultural, economic, and environmental factors affecting health, and develop humane attitude towards the community in discharging one’s professional responsibilities.
To achieve this, you will be familiarised with the basic factors which are essential for the implementation of the National Medical Research including practical aspects of the following:
- Epidemiology,
- Biostatistics,
- Systematic reviews & Evidence synthesis
- Monitoring & Evaluation of health programme,
- Research Ethical Principles,
Ultimately, this programme is aimed at helping you develop skills to identify community health problems and resolve these by designing, instituting corrective steps and evaluating outcome of such measures.
25 years experience in producing the best talents in the fields of Medicine and Dentistry in Malaysia
An appointed Cochrane Coordinating Centre for Malaysia
Globally experienced team of faculty whose research have enjoyed international acclaim
HEAD OF PROGRAMME BIOGRAPHY
About Head Of Programme
Dr. Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe is a Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Manipal University College Malaysia. She has more than 14 years of experience in teaching concepts of epidemiology, research methodology and biostatistics to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Professor Dr. Htoo Htoo Kyam Soe
HEAD OF PROGRAMME
Dr. Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe is a Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at Manipal University College Malaysia. She has more than 14 years of experience in teaching concepts of epidemiology, research methodology and biostatistics to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has supervised various research projects including observational & correlational studies, diagnostic studies, clinical trials as well as medical education researches in the fields of medicine and dentistry. She has been working with experts from the Cochrane Review Groups, preparing systematic reviews for evidence-based health care. Dr Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe is the current chair of the Research Ethics Committee at Manipal University College Malaysia. She holds a medical degree, (MBBS) from University of Medicine (1) in Myanmar, a Master of Public Health and PhD (Public Health) from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.
Prof. Dr Htoo Htoo Kyam Soe
HEAD OF PROGRAMME
MASTER OF HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Programme Structure
Modules (Full Time Programme)
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
(4 MONTHS)
- Research Methods
- Epidemological Investigation
- Basic Biostatistics
SEMESTER 2
(4 MONTHS)
- Measurements in Health
- Qualitative Research
- Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis
SEMESTER 3
(4 MONTHS)
- Advanced Biostatistics
- Research Proposal Development
Year 2
Year 2 (6 months)
- Research Project Writing
Modules (Part Time Programme)
Year 1
SEMESTER 1
(4 MONTHS)
- Research Methods
- Epidemological Investigation
SEMESTER 2
(4 MONTHS)
- Basic Biostatistics
- Measurements in Health
SEMESTER 3
(4 MONTHS)
- Qualitative Research
Year 2
SEMESTER 1
(4 MONTHS)
- Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis
SEMESTER 2
(4 MONTHS)
- Advanced Biostatistics
SEMESTER 3
(4 MONTHS)
- Research proposal development
Year 3
Year 3 (6 months)
- Research Project Writing
MASTER OF HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
*Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by MUCM and meet the minimum CGPA based on (I) to (II).
MASTER OF HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Tuition Fees
(A special Bursary is offered for admission in 2024)
Domestic Fees
Domestic: RM 30,000
Registration
RM 300
Tuition Fee (Total)
RM 20,000
Full-Time (Per semester)
RM 5,000
Part Time (Per semester)
RM 2,800
Thesis Evaluation Fees
RM 1,000
International Fees
International: USD 7,200
Registration
USD 250
Tuition Fee (Total)
USD 5,400
Full-Time (Per Semester)
USD 1,350
Part Time (Per semester)
USD 750
Thesis Evaluation Fees
USD 500
NOTES:
- Additional 10% bursary for alumni and sibling.
- All fees are subjected to change without further notice.
- MUCM or its representatives do not charge any additional fee for the service provided to prospective applicant.
*Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in the brochure. The institution reserve the rights to alter or delete any of the information included at any time and it shall not be bound by any errors or omissions and cannot accept liability in respect thereof.
Contact us
For more information or admissions counselling, please contact:
Prof Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe
Head of Programme