I. Educational Objectives
The Master of Public Health program aims to provide postgraduate training for students who would like to develop their careers in the area of Public Health. This program will equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to work in different fields of Public Health.
II. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of Public Health is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years.
III. Study Mode
Lectures and, for some courses, tutorial classes
IV. Medium of Instruction
Chinese and English
V. Academic Field
Public Health
VI. Course structure
Table 1: Core courses (30 credits)
|
Course Title |
Credits |
|
Principles of Public Health |
3 |
|
Epidemiology |
3 |
|
Biostatistics |
3 |
|
Occupational and Environmental Health |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Public Health |
3 |
|
Public Health Policy, Strategy and Evaluation |
3 |
|
Health Education and Promotion |
3 |
|
Health Service Management |
3 |
|
Data and Innovation in Public Health |
3 |
|
Special Topics in Public Health |
3 |
Table 2: Thesis (12 credits)
|
Course Title |
Credits |
|
Thesis |
12 |
VII. Teaching Requirements
- Students are required to complete ten core courses listed in Table 1 during the first two semesters to gain 30 credits.
- Students are required to complete an original research master’s dissertation in about 10,000-15,000 words and pass the thesis oral. The thesis must be written in English.
- After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Faculty.
VIII. 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 atdaytime on Saturdays and Sundays.
IX. 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.
Students who pass all core courses stipulated in Table 1 with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense within the specified period can only obtain a completion certificate.
* Students admitted before the academic year 2024/2025, 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.