I. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of Public Health is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years. (Students admitted in or before academic year 2018/2019, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan).
II. Study Mode
Lectures
III. Medium of Instruction
Chinese or English
IV. Academic Field
Public Health
V. Course Structure
Table 1: Core courses (30 Credits)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Remarks |
|
MHPZ01 |
Principles of Public Health |
3 |
All core courses must be completed during the first two semesters. |
|
MHPZ02 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ03 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ04 |
Environmental Health Sciences |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ05 |
Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Public Health |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ06 |
Public Health Policy, Strategy and Evaluation |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ07 |
Health Education and Promotion |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ08 |
Health Service Management |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ09 |
Health Information Systems |
3 |
|
|
MHPZ10 |
Special Topics in Public Health |
3 |
Table 2: Thesis (12 Credits)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MHPZ00 |
Thesis |
12 |
VI. Teaching Requirements
- Students are required to complete ten core courses from Table 1 during the first two semesters to gain 30 credits.
- Students are required to complete an original research master’s thesis in no less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.
- After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Faculty.
VII. Study Time
- The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and no less than 6 months of thesis writing, up to 12 months.
- Classes will generally be scheduled at nights (19:00-22:00) on Friday or daytime on Saturdays and Sundays.
VIII. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
- Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding dissertation)
- Abided by the regulations of the University
- Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If students pass all courses required in Table 1 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.
* Students, admitted before the academic year 2017/2018, please refer to the regulations of their admission year.
Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.
※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.