Doctor of Public Health (Epidemiology) is a specialized doctoral program designed for professionals in the field of public health who wish to further their expertise in epidemiology. Epidemiology is the study of how diseases spread, their determinants, and how they can be controlled and prevented. This program provides advanced knowledge and skills in the research, analysis, and management of public health issues related to disease patterns, outbreaks, and health interventions.

Major: Epidemiology

Semester I (14 units)
Public Health Epidemiology

• Multivariable Analysis
• Health Policy and Ethics
• Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases

Semester II (11 units)

• Advanced Numerical Data Analysis
• Advanced Categorical Data Analysis
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Critical Appraisal
• Special Issues in Epidemiology

Semester III to IV (Year 2 and Year 3) (65 units)

• Professional Posting
• Research Project and Dissertation

School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my

Applicants should possess the following:

• Master of Public Health with CGPA 3.20/4.00 and above; or
• Master of Community Medicine

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• October

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

** Fees are subject to change