Program Overview
The Community Oral Health (MCOH) at University of Malaya is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Community Oral Health (MCOH) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 15,730 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,888 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community Oral Health (MCOH) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
- Research Project
- Fundamentals of Dental Public Health and Primary Health Care
- Social and Behavioral Science in Dentistry
- Health Promotion
- Epidemiology of Oral Conditions
- Preventive Dentistry
- Comparative Study of the Oral Health Care Delivery Systems
- Law and Ethics in Dentistry
- Biostatistics
- Research Methodology in Health Systems
- Occupational Health
- Principles of Management in Health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent recognised degree with at least two (2) years clinical experience.
- All candidates must pass an entrance test, interview and fulfil other requirements set by the department from time to time.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,730 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,888 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,730 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,888 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Malaya directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Malaya
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The University of Malaya is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the oldest Malaysian institution of higher education, and was the only university in newly...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 2 semesters