Master of Science (Medical Statistics) in Mixed Mode is a specialized postgraduate program that combines both coursework and research in the field of medical statistics. This program is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in biostatistics, data analysis in healthcare, epidemiology, clinical trials, and other medical research areas that require statistical expertise.

The programme aims to provide knowledge and skills in the application of statistical methods to the design and analysis of health related research data. The course is designed to produce graduates in Medical Statistics with a strong capacity to work effectively as key members of a collaborative team to investigate health related problems. 

Course Structure

Semester I (10 unit)

• Basic Statistics
• Intermediate Statistics
• Principles of Epidemiology

Semester II (10 unit)

• Clinical Appraisal
• Clinical Epidemiology

Semester III (10 unit)

• Research Methodology & Protocol Development
• Advanced Statistics

Semester III & IV

• Research Project and Dissertation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
www.medic.usm.my

Applicants should possess the following:

A MBBS/MD/BDS/BVS/BSc degree from a recognised university or any other relevant qualifications. 

A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

• Research experience – 1 year; or
• Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
• One(1) academic publication in related field; or
• Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

• Research experience - 5 years; or
• Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
• One (1) academic publications  in related field; or
• Grade B for major/elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

(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 24 months / Max 36 month

• 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