Master of Nursing (Public Health)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Nursing (Public Health) program is designed for nurses interested in disease-prevention and community and population health, preparing students to promote ethical and just public health policies and wellness initiatives that reduce health disparities and improve quality of life for diverse communities.
The program equips candidates to take leadership roles in assessing communities and populations, identifying high-risk groups, and developing culturally sensitive, acceptable, and realistic population-based nursing interventions, with career pathways such as Public Health Nurse, Public Health Educator, Disaster Specialist, Health Services Research Analyst, and Healthcare Administrator.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Research Methodology (Quantitative and Qualitative)
- Philosophies and Theories in Nursing
- Healthcare Policies
- Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses
- Issues and Trends in Public Health Nursing
- Primary Health Care
- Research Project I: Proposal
- Leadership and Management
- Family Health Care
- Research Project II: Project Paper
- Practicum in Nursing
Curriculum
Master of Nursing (Public Health) (ODL) programme structure: 12 course modules listed with total credits stated by the programme.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 modules | Nursing Research I: Quantitative | 3 | 12 |
| Philosophies and Theories in Nursing | 3 | |||
| Healthcare Policies | 3 | |||
| Primary Health Care | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 4 modules | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 3 | 12 |
| Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses | 3 | |||
| Research Project I: Proposal | 3 | |||
| Family Health Care | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | 2 modules | Nursing Research II: Qualitative | 3 | 6 |
| Leadership and Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | 2 modules | Research Project II: Project Paper | 6 | 12 |
| Practicum in Nursing (Public Health) | 6 | |||
| Total | All taught courses and practicum as listed in the programme subject list | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You develop leadership and management capability for roles such as Healthcare Administrator and Public Health Nurse, supported by core training in leadership and management.
- You strengthen evidence-based public health practice through research-focused modules like Research Methodology, Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses, and research project work.
- You become job-ready for policy and system-focused roles such as Health Services Research Analyst and disaster-related work by building knowledge from Healthcare Policies and Issues and Trends in Public Health Nursing.
- You build population-based intervention competence for better health outcomes through modules such as Primary Health Care and Family Health Care, aligned to public and community health settings.
- You gain professional practicum experience via Practicum in Nursing, helping you translate public health knowledge into real practice environments.
- You expand your career options beyond clinical-only pathways by targeting community and population health roles listed by the program.
Employability rate
Public health-focused nursing graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% because demand depends on local healthcare staffing and public health programme funding.
Overall, the combination of leadership, policy, and practicum training supports a steadier career outlook for graduates seeking roles in public and community healthcare settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nursing or nursing-related degree | International applicants must have a degree in Nursing or a nursing-related degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or its equivalent), accepted by the Higher Educational Provider (HEP) senate. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or nursing-related field with CGPA above 2.5 (but below 2.75) may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
| Professional registration and practicing certificate | International applicants must be registered with the Nursing Board (or its equivalent) and possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate. For bachelor’s degree holders, the entry requirements also include a minimum of 3 years working experience. |
Language requirements
English proficiency is required for international applicants. The program accepts either English test results or an approved alternative route stated in the entry requirements.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | Official tuition fee amount for this specific program was not found on the Lincoln University College program page during research, so no published fee can be recorded here. |
| EMGS visa processing (from international FAQ) | MYR 800 / one time | Lincoln University College international FAQ states students must pay EMGS/visa processing fees of 800 USD before tuition payment, but the amount in MYR is not published on the university page, so no MYR amount can be recorded here. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Complete the program application through the university’s online application form during the intake period. Upload the required documents as requested in the application instructions and ensure your qualification details match the entry requirements. If you are applying from abroad, keep copies of all documents you upload for your records.
Prepare your entry requirement documents
Gather your nursing or nursing-related degree documents and academic transcripts to show the required CGPA or its equivalent. Confirm that you have the required registration status and a current Annual Practicing Certificate before applying. If English testing is required for you, prepare IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT results that meet the published minimums.
Attend the required English assessment route (if applicable)
The entry requirements mention that international candidates may meet the English requirement via an IELTS Academic score, TOEFL iBT score, or an approved alternative route. If the university requires the LUC Entry English Placement test for your case, follow the instructions provided after you apply. Monitor your email and application portal for any follow-up requests.