Master of Science (Health Research)

The 2-year, part-time programme is:

• Designed to facilitate full-time working professionals.
• Conducted using a blended learning approach that includes weekend teaching and distance learning.
• Inclusive of research component with hands-on workshops and designated times for direct interaction with research supervisors.
• Equipped with substantial resources for your study as you will be jointly registered with RCSI & RUMC and granted access to RCSI’s e-library.

The programme is suitable for:

• Medical / Allied Health Professionals
• Social Science Graduates
• Professionals looking to pursue a career in research
• Individuals/Professionals with no medical background but looking to contribute to the industrial perspective of health research.

If you are looking at this for a short course, you will be conferred;

• A Postgraduate Certificate upon successful completion of the first 2 semesters.
• A Postgraduate Diploma upon successful completion of the first 3 semesters.

Upon completion of the programme, you will be awarded a Master of Science degree from RCSI and National University of Ireland (NUI).

• This is a level 9 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Ireland and is compliant with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).