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Master of Nursing (Public Health)

(R-DL/0913/7/0006) (05/30) (MQA/PA 11329)

Duration

Full Time: 2 – 6 Years

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January, May, September

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Programme Overview

Our program, Master of Nursing (Public Health) is designed for nurses interested in disease-prevention and community and population health. The program offers population-based care that is deferential of human dignity and patient sovereignty. Students are prepared to promote for ethical and just health care policies and promote public health and wellness in endeavors to reduce health disparities and enhance the quality of life for diverse communities and populations. The program is offered in Open and Distance Learning Mode (ODL).

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name Credits
1 MNR 7014 Research Methodology (Quantitative and Qualitative) 4
2 MNN 7013 Philosophies and Theories in Nursing 3
3 MNN7023 Healthcare Policies 3
4 MNR 7023 Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses 3
5 MNN 7033 Issues and Trends in Public Health Nursing 3
6 MNPH 7013 Primary Health Care 3
7 MNR 7033 Research Project I: Proposal 3
8 MNB 7013 Leadership and Management 3
9 MNPH 7023 Family Health Care 3
10 MNR 7046 Research Project II: Project Paper 6
11 MNPH 7036 Practicum in Nursing 6
  1. Degree in Nursing or Nursing related degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent is accepted by the Higher Educational Provider (HEP) senate; or
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or nursing related not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but above CGPA of 2.5 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment and
  3. Registered with Nursing Board or its equivalent.
  4. Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate; and
  5. Minimum 3 years working experience for Bachelor’s degree holders; and
  6. Advanced Diploma/ Certificate/ Post Basic in Public Health
  7. Health status:
    1. Students must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner recognized by the recruiting institution
    2. Students with the following medical conditions, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B or C, any mental health disorders, Epilepsy, and other chronic diseases cannot be admitted into the programme.
    3. Students must not have any physical or impaired senses that hinder nursing dexterity.
  8. Pass LUC Entry English Placement test; or
  9. Proficiency in Bahasa lnggeris (English Language) of its equivalent.
  10. Foreign candidate must obtain:
    1. Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for clinical programme; and
    2. Pass international English Language Testing Services (IELTS) with a minimum 6.0 & above or;
    3. Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) with a minimum of 600.

Professionals of Master of Nursing (Public Health) can work as a:
• Public Health Nurse
• Public Health Educator
• Disaster Specialist
• Health Services Research Analyst
• Healthcare Administrator

This program prepares the candidates to assume leadership roles in assessing communities and populations; identifying high-risk groups; and developing culturally sensitive, acceptable, and realistic population-based nursing interventions.

The Master of Nursing Public Health ODL is a coursework-based program with an integrated practical teaching placement. This program prepares the candidates to assume leadership roles in assessing communities and populations; identifying high-risk groups; and developing culturally sensitive, acceptable, and realistic population-based nursing interventions.

Graduate Particulars

Requirement

 

Mode & Duration of Study

Mode: Full-Time

Duration: 24 months

 

 

Programme Structure

Taught Course Modules: 9, Research project module -1 and Practicum -1

 Total Credits: 40

Course Modules Completion

Successful completion and passing of all taught courses listed in the approved programme structure

 

Continuous (Formative)

Assessment

Completion of prescribed assessments for all taught courses and the capstone project, as applicable, including:

 

•  Written Assignments

•  Assignments

•  Presentation

•  Mini Research Project  

•  Test 

•  Online Discussion Forum

•  Reflective Report Writing

•  Health Education

 

Final (Summative) Assessment

Passing of Final Examinations for all applicable courses and Classroom Teaching (Theory & Skills) with the approved weightage

•  Practicum (Practical)

•  Research Proposal

•  Case Study

•  Work Project

•  Clinical Performance in real Scenario (Case Based Assessments)

 

Project Module

Successful completion of the Research Project demonstrating the ability to apply quantitative, qualitative, or mixed research methods in public health nursing, and to develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills throughout the research process. This includes:

•      Evaluating the scientific merit of public health nursing research

•      Analysing ethical issues related to public health research

•      Preparing a research proposal in public health nursing

 

•      Critiquing and reviewing research articles

•      Conducting a literature review and data analysis

•      Completing a mini research project

•      Research Project I (Proposal)

•      Research Project II (Final Project Paper)

 

 

 

 

Industrial Training

Successful completion of Practicum in Nursing Specialization, involving supervised clinical practice in public health settings, demonstrating the application of public health nursing knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes in real healthcare environments. Students are required to undergo structured clinical placement to apply public health theories, nursing processes, and health education strategies in managing community and high-risk cases.

•  Public health clinical practice in hospital and community settings

•  Health assessment, nursing care, and case management

•  Health education planning, delivery, and evaluation

•  Reflective practice and case-based clinical assessment

•  Professional communication, leadership, and ethical nursing practice

 

Academic Standing

Students must complete all coursework modules and the practicum , with no outstanding assessments, incomplete grades, or failed courses in their academic record at the time of graduation approval.

Final Approval

Endorsement by the School, Academic Committees, and approval by the Lincoln University College Senate

Graduation is awarded only upon successful completion of all prescribed formative and summative assessment components. Students must demonstrate satisfactory attainment of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) in accordance with the approved assessment structure of the Master of Nursing Public Health ODL  programme,

About The Program

MPH Public Health (ODL) focuses is on the public health/ community nursing using open distance learning mode. The curriculum which includes policy, strategies relevant to the practice of public / community services. It also includes contemporary issues within the ODL learning mode 

As a public health personal learning Master of public Health (ODL), the potential graduate with knowledge relevant to preventive and wellness are able to deliver the services towards healthy population with involvement of the community they are serving

Students are also equipped with research knowledge that prepare then to further pursue their studies or do research in the areas that are they working

Currently the LUC has the support system which enable students to engage and communicate the learning process

  1. MOODLE where all the documents relevant are upload and easy access
  2. Students have access to the lectures should they needs personal consultation
  3. Other relevant support such as online books and journals

 

The faculty members who provide the teachings and clinical skills are experts and graduates in the field of public health at PhD levels with years of experiences in teaching and clinical both locally and internationally.

All registered nurses with annual practicing certificates and preferably have midwifery and work experiences in the community

The program Master of Public Health (ODL) started in October 2024 and the program duration is 18 months or 6 semesters

Admission

The minimum academic qualification to enter the program is Bachelor in nursing with midwifery and public health nursing if available

It is best work experiences in the field of community/ public health to enable student better understand the scope of study related to community.

 

  1. Current Annual practicing certificate (APC)
  2. Bachelor of nursing degree
  3. Midwifery certificate
  4. Public health certificate if any
  5. CV of experiences
 

No, interview for Master of Public Health (ODL) is not required but consultation with academics teaching /involved in the learning is advisable and useful to have better insight of the program

No, you cannot apply until if have your degree. This is the requirement set by Malaysia Nursing and Midwifery Board.

There is not age limit to enter into the Master of Public Health (ODL) and being healthy and ability to be in clinical is best

There is no actual standard profile as long at the academic requirements are met for the Master of Public Health (ODL)

Program Structure and Duration

The program lasted for 1 ½ years or 18 months which include theory, clinical experiences and research

40 credits

The program structure Master of Public Health (ODL)are as follow

Semester 1: 2 subjects (Research methodology; Philosophies and Theories in Nursing

Semester 2: 3 subjects (Issues and trends in nursing; Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses; Healthcare Policies

Semester 3: 3 subjects (Primary Health Care; Research Project I)

Semester 4: 2 subjects (Leadership and Management; Family Health Care)

Semester 5: 1 subject (Research Project II: Project Paper

Semester 6: 1 subject (Practicum in Nursing)

The program run mostly at night 8-10 pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) on line face to face. This is fortnightly (Synchronized).  The other fortnight is Asynchronized). Changes of time and day may require if there is a need and agreed by both lecturers and students

English Proficiency

Having a good command of English/ certificate is required for international students

That will be a good choice to prepare you to better understand learn effectively including writing of assignment

2 years

The submission of the English test result must be submitted during registration

Accreditation

The program currently has provisional Accreditation (PA) from Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA

In genera Malaysia Annual Practicing certificate are recognized worldwide but as practiced by other countries, to work internationally, there is examination that the nurses are required to sit to work in a country of their choice

Yes, it does

Yes, it does. The graduate can proceed to higher level (PhD OR doctoral) level

First accreditation is PA, before the end of the program after 1 ½, university are is require to apply of Full accreditation to MQ

Career Prospects

Upon completion of the study, there is endless opportunities available both locally and internationally. Graduate can choose to further study at PhD and Doctoral level and become a academician or work in clinical area and leaders in the field or area of their choice.

Master of Public Health (ODL) in Lincoln is among the few programs in Malaysia thus as a nurse with public health (a preventive aspects of health), being entrepreneur is of no issue and there are many aspects of entrepreneurship graduate can choose to embark

Master of Public Health (ODL) in Lincoln is among the few programs in Malaysia thus as a nurse with public health (a preventive aspects of health), being entrepreneur is of no issue and there are many aspects of entrepreneurship graduate can choose to embark

In genera Malaysia Annual Practicing certificate (APC) as registered nurse with additional Master of Public Health, are recognized worldwide. However, as practiced by other countries, to work internationally, there is examination that the nurses are required to sit in order for them work in a country of their choice

Master of Public Health (ODL) in Lincoln is among the few programs in Malaysia thus as a nurse with public health (a preventive aspects of health), allowing graduate to embark in any sectors or organization include non-profit such as MERCY Malaysia.

Master of Public Health is in high demand. There are very few Registered Nurses in Malaysia that have the high qualification at Master in PhD in public health. Thus, their expertise is very much required nationwide in academic institution

Salary is something that the graduate need to negotiate based on the qualification and skill they have. Most has a good salary depending on where they work

Tuition Fee and Scholarship

For details about the tuition fees, kindly email admission@lincoln.edu.my or imd@lincoln.edu.my or finance@lincoln.edu.my    

 

 

Yes, for details, kindly email  admission@lincoln.edu.my or imd@lincoln.edu.my or finance@lincoln.edu.my

Alumni Network

The access of the alumni will be available to all graduate when they graduated, which is available on-line

As off now, Lincoln University College, has not had any graduand yet

There are several industries that the graduate can work. Firstly, the graduate can proceed to higher level (PhD OR doctoral) level and work as academic in educational institution or in services. If you are adventurous enough, graduates can apply to work in international institutions such as World Health Organization, UNICEF and more

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the Master of Nursing Public Health ODL program, students must successfully complete all prescribed assessments for the taught courses and capstone projects listed in the program structure, with no outstanding incomplete or failed grades in their academic record at the time of graduation approval. This includes:

  • Program Core subjects:11 modules including:
  • Taught course modules: 9 modules
  • Capstone Research project: 1 module
  • Practicum: 1 module o Reflective Report Writing
    • Clinical Performance in real Scenario (Case Based Assessments) o Health Education o             Project Work o Presentation (Viva) o     Online Discussion Forums o       Tutorials
    • Reading Module Material o Assignments 

Students must achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 to graduate from the Master of Nursing Public Health ODL Program.

must complete a total of 40 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.

Yes

Yes, students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance to qualify for graduation.

Yes, students are required to complete a 12 week practical attachment, which includes Reflective Report Writing and Health Education, Clinical Performance in real Scenario (Case Based Assessments)

Yes

No

No

Students must complete all required clearance forms, and, for international students, the Check-Out Memo must also be completed before graduation approval.

24 months

The Master of Nursing Public Health ODL program consists of 11 modules.

The Master of Nursing Public Health ODL program is coursework-based with a capstone research project paper and Practicum .

No. Students are expected to follow the program continuously; however, a 1- or 2 deferments may be granted within the program duration for valid reasons.

No.

MQA level 7

No. An English test result is mandatory to obtain your visa. For further information, please consult with a counselor.

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