Master of Health Sciences

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This programme aims to produce graduates that are:

By the successful completion of the programme, learners should be able to:

This programme applicable for Credit Award (APEL.C). More Info: https://apel.oum.edu.my/apel-c-credit-award/

1. I am interested in learning more about the application process for the MHS programme. Where can I receive more information?
   Great! We encourage you to log in to the OUM website at https://www.oum.edu.my/faculty/faculty-of-technology-and-applied-sciences/

2. Can I pick a speciality in the MHS programme?
   Yes, we offer two specialisations: Emergency Care Management and Healthcare Management.
3. How long will it take to complete the MN programme?
   The MHS programme can be completed in a minimum of 6 semesters (2 years), depending on the student’s study load, pace of progression, and fulfilment of programme requirements. The maximum time allowed is 8 semesters.

4. Do you conduct interviews for the MHS programme?
   No, we do not conduct interviews. The admission committee carefully reviews each applicant’s personal statement, required academic certificates, verification of work experience from the current employer, and medical clearance.
5. Is the MHS programme offered in full-time or part-time mode?
   All OUM degree programmes offered in Malaysia are run in part-time mode, making them particularly suitable for working adults seeking to upgrade their qualifications, knowledge and skills without having to give up their jobs or compromise on their life responsibilities.
6. What is the minimum recommended CGPA for the entry requirement to this programme? Do I still have a chance of being accepted if my CGPA is under the requirement?
   The preferred entry requirement for the MHS programme is a CGPA of 2.75 or above. However, applicants with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 may still be considered subject to a rigorous internal assessment, while those with a CGPA below 2.50 may be accepted if they possess a minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience. Candidates who do not meet any of these criteria are encouraged to apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) pathway. For further information and application instructions, please visit our APEL page.

7. I am finishing my bachelor’s degree in August; can I immediately apply for the September semester to enter the MHS program following my graduation?
   Unfortunately, we require that your undergraduate degree be conferred by the application deadline, which is typically no later than December.
8. What are the uniqueness and value-added perspectives of the MHS programme?
   The MHS programme offers a distinctive learning experience that empowers you to discover and strengthen your potential in leadership, research, digital innovation, and reflective practice. It is designed to enhance your professional growth by integrating advanced knowledge with practical skills relevant to today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

9. Can I defer any of the semesters?
   Yes, you can, but make sure not more than 3 semesters or one year, except when you have registered for a research project.
10. How is the MHS programme delivered?
    The MHS programme runs in both online and blended modes.Online mode means that you can follow an OUM programme from anywhere in Malaysia, at your own pace and alongside your online peers, with the guidance of your e-tutor. In this mode, you do not need to attend face-to-face seminars, unless you wish to or are able to.

    Blended mode refers to a combination of online study and face-to-face seminars. Face-to-face seminars are supplementary and useful only to those who need them. Face-to-face seminars for the MHS programme are offered only at the Petaling Jaya Learning Centre. This flexibility of modes is a speciality of OUM, the first open and distance learning (ODL) university in Malaysia. It is particularly suitable for self-directed adult learners who wish to upgrade their skills and qualifications on a part-time basis, without having to relinquish work and other life commitments.

11. Are course materials provided by OUM?
    All essential learning resources are either provided directly or made available for learners to borrow from the library. These resources include e-books, study guides, and audio-visual materials. Learners can also utilise OUM’s physical and digital library facilities to explore an extensive collection of academic materials.
12. What is the goal of this MHS programme?
    The strand of this programme is “Harnessing your Potentials, extending your Horizon at OUM”. The Goal of this programme is:

1. • Your potentials will generate for becoming a professional Healthcare leader who responds well to an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
   • The horizon of your competencies and leadership skills will be extended locally and globally through credible evidence-based research.

13. Whom should I contact if I need to find out more about the MHS programme?
    For academic-related enquiries, email Associate Professor Dr Alias bin Mahmud at aliasmahmud@oum.edu.my
    For general enquiries on OUM programmes, email the Marketing Unit at admission@oum.edu.my or call +60-3-78011800. *All information contained in this FAQ is subject to revision without prior notice.