Welcome to RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (formerly Penang Medical College)
MSc in Health Research
Health Research is an area brimming with possibilities to advance the quality of healthcare systems and services.
The 2-year part-time postgraduate degree is aimed at medical, health and social science graduates with an interest in Health Research.
- Fully accredited by Malaysian Qualifying Agency (MQA) and Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
- Accredited as a level 9 award on the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland (NFQ) and is compliant with European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
- Jointly registered with RCSI, this postgraduate degree is recognised and awarded by the National University of Ireland (NUI)
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with minimum cGPA of 2.50
English Language Proficiency
Only for Malaysians and residents (permanent residents, expat, work visa)
Fees
RM 40,000 only (paid in instalments)
Class Size
10 students maximum to maintain quality and personal level of assistance for each student.
Modules
Semester 1
Introduction to the Research Process
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Semester 2
Basic Biostatistics
Measuring Health Outcomes
Semester 3
Advanced Biostatistics
Qualitative Research
Semester 4 (1 year)
Complete Research dissertation
Programme Overview
The programme is tailored to the career development needs of medical doctors and allied health professionals, adopting a blended learning approach of weekend teaching and distance learning.
The programme consists of four key themes:
- Also suitable for those with no medical background but are looking to contribute to the industrial perspective of health research.
- 6 modules followed by research dissertation by academics from Malaysia and Ireland
- Designed to facilitate full-time working students with 6 compulsory weekend classes per semester
- Supervisors are chosen based on students’ research area of choice. Students may also choose their own research supervisor/s.
Part Time Duration
MSc in Health Research: 2 years (1 year, 9 months + viva)
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research: First 2 semesters (6 months)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research: First 3 semesters (9 months)
Quotes from Graduated Students
Dr Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan
“There is competitiveness among hospitals to improve healthcare, medical and clinical services, but the knowledge and ability to churn data into research for comprehension and action is required. The programme encourages students who are interested in research with a gradual increase in knowledge as they pursue a research-based career within their own expertise”
Dr Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan
Dr Arvinder Singh
“With this programme, we have gained a clearer vision of where and how we would like to contribute to research in order to bring change. It is also enhances my job prospects in clinical research as I can now aim to develop clinical trials”
Dr Arvinder Singh
Tina Sidhu
“It wasn’t long before I decided that I wanted to hone my skills in an industry that I personally felt made an impact; healthcare! I think that joining this course was the best decision I have made it thus far because it has led me one step closer to achieving my career goals. It opened my doors to a myriad of opportunities within the pharmaceutical, medical device and research industry”
Tina Sidhu
