Master of Nursing (Public Health) (ODL)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
Master of Nursing (Public Health) is delivered in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and is designed for nurses who want to build expertise in disease prevention and community and population health. The programme supports population-based care and prepares you to promote ethical and just health care policies and public health and wellness activities that help reduce health disparities.
The programme aims to prepare candidates for leadership roles in assessing communities and populations, identifying high-risk groups, and developing culturally sensitive and realistic population-based nursing interventions. Career opportunities listed by the university include Public Health Nurse, Public Health Educator, Disaster Specialist, Health Services Research Analyst, and Healthcare Administrator.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Research Methodology (Quantitative and Qualitative) to build foundations for nursing/public health research
- Philosophies and Theories in Nursing and Healthcare Policies to connect nursing practice with policy and public health systems
- Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses and Issues and Trends in Public Health Nursing to strengthen evidence-based decision-making
- Primary Health Care and Family Health Care to develop population-focused nursing approaches
- Research Project I: Proposal to plan a structured study with clear nursing/public health objectives
- Leadership and Management to prepare you for leadership roles in community and population health settings
- Research Project II: Project Paper to complete the full research write-up
- Practicum in Nursing to apply public health theories and research knowledge in real-world community and public health placements
- Focus on population health, disease prevention, and health promotion activities during the practicum
- Work on community health assessment and needs analysis, and planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs
Curriculum
Programme modules and credits for Master of Nursing (Public Health) (ODL) based on the published MQA subject codes, subject names, and credits.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Research and nursing theory foundations | Research Methodology (Quantitative and Qualitative) | 4 | 13 |
| Philosophies and Theories in Nursing | 3 | |||
| Healthcare Policies | 3 | |||
| Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core public health nursing topics | Issues and Trends in Public Health Nursing | 3 | 12 |
| Primary Health Care | 3 | |||
| Research Project I: Proposal | 3 | |||
| Leadership and Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Public health nursing interventions and research progression | Family Health Care | 3 | 15 |
| Research Project II: Project Paper | 6 | |||
| Practicum in Nursing | 6 | |||
| Total | Research methodology, nursing theory and policies, public health nursing topics, leadership and management, research projects (proposal and project paper), and practicum in nursing | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- Helps you qualify for public health focused roles such as Public Health Nurse and Public Health Educator by building leadership, policy, and population-care knowledge.
- Prepares you for responsibilities in prevention and wellness work, including designing and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention activities in community settings.
- Strengthens your capability to work with public health data through Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses, supporting careers as Health Services Research Analyst.
- Develops research and reporting skills via Research Project I and Research Project II so you can support evidence-informed health planning and improvement work.
- Builds management and coordination capacity through Leadership and Management, supporting pathways into Healthcare Administrator roles.
- Enhances readiness for advanced applied work in community and population health through Practicum in Nursing, so you graduate with practical public-health experience.
Employability rate
Graduates of Master of Nursing (Public Health) level roles in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% with an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for public health and healthcare administration skills.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable outlook for career progression in public health, healthcare services, and community health settings as employers continue to need qualified practitioners and analysts.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nursing degree or equivalent (international applicants) | 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. A bachelor’s degree in Nursing or nursing-related degree with CGPA above 2.5 (but below 2.75) may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. Applicants must also be registered with the Nursing Board or its equivalent and possess a current Annual Practicing Certificate. |
| Professional preparation (international applicants) | Foreign candidates must also have an Advanced Diploma, Certificate, or Post Basic in Public Health, as listed in the program’s entry requirements. Applicants must meet the stated health status requirements for admission to the program (including medical fitness and exclusion of certain medical conditions that affect acceptance). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Direct match | The program requires a degree in Nursing or a nursing-related degree and registration with the Nursing Board or its equivalent for entry. |
Language requirements
This program is delivered in English via Open and Distance Learning (ODL). International applicants must meet the English language requirements stated by Lincoln University College or meet an accepted alternative option listed under the program’s entry requirements for foreign candidates.
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 | Tuition amount not published on the official Master of Nursing (Public Health) programme page or the official Lincoln University College fee/tuition FAQ source found during research; EMGS/visa processing is mentioned as a separate fee in USD. |
| EMGS / visa processing (additional pre-arrival cost) | MYR 800 / one time | EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) / visa processing is stated as 800 USD in Lincoln University College’s FAQ; the UI requires MYR amounts from official university pages, and the MYR equivalent was not published. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to demonstrate they can fund their studies in Malaysia. For visa processing, Lincoln University College states that international students are required to pay the EMGS fees first, and tuition fees are paid after visa approval.
- EMGS (visa processing) fee payment of 800 USD is required before proceeding with tuition payment, according to Lincoln University College’s international student guidance
- Tuition fees must be paid to Lincoln University College after visa approval, as stated in Lincoln University College’s international FAQs
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility and prepare your documents
Check that your nursing degree meets the program’s international entry requirements, including the CGPA threshold, nursing registration, and Annual Practicing Certificate. Ensure you also have the required English language proof options shown for foreign candidates. Prepare scanned copies of your passport and academic documents in the format requested by Lincoln University College’s international student guidance.
Complete the online application and submit scanned documents
Submit your application through Lincoln University College’s online application process during the published intake period. Upload the required scanned documents and make sure each file is clear and complete before submission. Follow the international student checklist for document scanning and file format requirements.
Proceed with visa processing and pay EMGS fees
Lincoln University College states that international students are required to pay the EMGS (visa processing) fees of 800 USD for visa processing. Complete this step as part of the international applicant workflow after you receive the conditional offer and during visa processing. After visa approval, you will be required to pay tuition fees.