Master in Public Health (Global Health)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The University of Cyberjaya’s Master in Public Health (Global Health) programme is designed around key areas including health improvement (monitoring disease prevalence, risk factors, and disparities), improving healthcare delivery (evaluation, planning and service delivery), and health protection (responses to infectious diseases and other hazards).
The programme is positioned for learners aiming to build practical global health understanding and capabilities relevant to healthcare and public health challenges, and it is listed by the university as fully MQA accredited and applicable for bachelor students.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build an introduction to global and public health, including foundational concepts in epidemiology.
- Develop quantitative public health skills through biostatistics and principles of epidemiology.
- Start applying public health methods through research methodology training.
- Establish structured understanding of health improvement, healthcare delivery, and health protection themes.
- Strengthen public health competency across family health, occupational and environmental health, and health service management.
- Cover risk assessment and management, health security topics (including food safety, chemical safety, and bioterrorism), and climate change and health.
- Complete the research component through the Research Project.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Named taught modules (credits not found in the official sources accessed) | Introduction to Public and Global Health | ||
| Biostatistics | ||||
| Principles of Epidemiology | ||||
| Family Health | ||||
| Occupational and Environmental Health | ||||
| Semester 2 | Named taught modules (credits not found in the official sources accessed) | Health Service Management | ||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| International Health Legislation | ||||
| Sustainable Development and Urban Health | ||||
| Disaster Response and Management | ||||
| Health Security - Food Safety, Chemical Safety and Bioterrorism | ||||
| Semester 3 | Named taught modules and research module (credits not found in the official sources accessed) | Climate Change and Health | ||
| Risk Assessment and Management | ||||
| Healthcare Financing and Universal Health Coverage | ||||
| Research Project |
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready public health leadership skills by learning health service management, healthcare financing, and universal health coverage concepts relevant to real health systems.
- You become equipped for research and evidence-based roles through biostatistics, principles of epidemiology, and research methodology leading into a research project.
- You are prepared for global and policy-facing work by studying international health legislation, sustainable development and urban health, and international health themes.
- You build practical competence for public health practice and prevention by covering disaster response and management, health security, and risk assessment and management topics.
- You develop a strong profile for careers as lecturers, researchers, and programme managers in the public health industry at a global level.
Employability rate
For public health graduates, employability in Malaysia is typically strong, with an estimated employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20% as roles in health services, program management, and public health research continue to require qualified graduates.
Together, this indicates a stable outlook where career pathways are most reliable for graduates who can apply data, research, and health management skills to public health needs in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (or related fields) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or equivalent) as accepted by the University. A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 in the relevant/related fields may be accepted if not meeting 2.50, subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English competency requirement for this Master in Public Health (Global Health). The university publishes the minimum acceptable test scores for students studying from outside Malaysia.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
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 | MYR 40000 / total program | Published tuition fee: RM 40,000 for Master of Science in Public Health (Global Health) (Full-time). |
Proof of financial resources
After admission, international applicants typically need to show proof of sufficient funds to support tuition and living expenses during their studies in Malaysia. The specific amount and accepted forms of proof are published through the immigration/student pass process guidance.
- Blocked account amount from official embassy/immigration guidance
- Bank statement and funding documentation if published officially
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
|---|
| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
|---|
| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Review entry requirements for international applicants
Check that your bachelor’s degree and CGPA meet the published international-entry criteria for the Master in Public Health (Global Health). Confirm your English test plan matches the published TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic minimums. If you have studied in a non-relevant field or your CGPA is below 2.50, review how the university treats such cases through internal assessment and/or prerequisite courses.
Submit the official online application
Complete the university’s official application form by selecting the programme and choosing your nationality category as shown on the form. Upload the required documents (including academic transcripts and identification documents) in the requested format. Ensure you enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport and degree documents before submitting.
Complete any follow-up requirements after submission
After you submit, the university may request additional information or clarifications to support your academic eligibility. If you are required to take prerequisite courses due to your background, follow the instructions provided by the university before starting the programme. Monitor your email and applicant account for updates throughout the admissions review process.