Master in Science (MSc)

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) program at the University of Cyberjaya offers a comprehensive education in allied health sciences and traditional & complementary medicine. Students can specialize in various research areas, including occupational safety and health, psychology, physiotherapy, and nutrition. The program emphasizes critical thinking, rigorous research, and the application of knowledge to real-world challenges. Graduates are equipped for careers in academia, research, and various healthcare fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

It covers various research areas, including:

• Occupational Safety and Health
• Psychology
• Physiotherapy
• Health Sciences
• Sport Sciences
• Wellness
• Childhood Education
• Paramedic Sciences
• Clinical Social Work
• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Homeopathy
• Naturopathy and Traditional Medicine
The program challenges you to think critically and rigorously prove your hypothesis with strong research findings. You will defend your dissertation in an oral presentation.

Outline

Research Area

The program offers a diverse range of research areas, allowing you to specialize in a field that aligns with your interests and career aspirations. You can choose from:

• Occupational Safety and Health: This area focuses on preventing workplace injuries and illnesses, promoting workers' well-being, and ensuring safe working environments.
• Psychology: This vast field delves into the human mind and behavior, encompassing various sub-fields like clinical, developmental, and social psychology.
• Physiotherapy: This area deals with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of physical impairments and disabilities, helping individuals regain their functional capacity and improve their quality of life.
• Health Sciences: This broad field encompasses various disciplines related to human health, including public health, epidemiology, nutrition, and environmental health.
• Sport Sciences: This field focuses on the scientific study of human movement and performance in sports and exercise contexts, aiming to optimize training, enhance athletic performance, and prevent injuries.
• Wellness: This area emphasizes holistic well-being, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects, promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing disease.
• Childhood Education: This field focuses on the education and development of children, encompassing early childhood education, special education, and child psychology.
• Paramedic Sciences: This area prepares individuals to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings, responding to medical emergencies and transporting patients to hospitals.
• Nutrition: This area focuses on the science of food and its impact on health, promoting healthy eating habits, preventing and managing diseases related to nutrition.
• Dietetics: This specialized field within nutrition involves assessing individuals' dietary needs, developing personalized nutrition plans, and providing counseling on food and nutrition.
• Biomedical Engineering Technology: This field combines engineering principles with medical applications, developing and designing medical devices, diagnostic tools, and rehabilitation technologies.
• Homeopathy: This alternative medicine system utilizes highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms.

Teaching

The program utilizes various teaching methods to facilitate effective learning:

• Experienced faculty: Students are taught by qualified and experienced doctors, teachers, lecturers, researchers, and clinicians employed by the University of Cyberjaya.
These professionals bring their expertise and real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring high-quality instruction and mentorship.
• On-campus learning: Classes are held at the Cyberjaya Campus, allowing students to access state-of-the-art facilities and benefit from an immersive learning environment.

Careers

The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue diverse career paths in various fields, including:

• Lecturer: Graduates can pursue academic careers as lecturers in universities and colleges, sharing their knowledge and expertise with future generations of students.
• Researcher: The program prepares graduates for research careers in various TCM and allied health fields, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in these areas.
• Scientist: Graduates can work as scientists in research departments of government or private organizations, conducting research, developing new technologies, and contributing to scientific progress.
• Positions in research departments: The program opens doors for graduates to pursue careers in research departments of both government and private organizations, where they can contribute to research initiatives and advance their chosen fields.

Other

• Duration: The full-time program can be completed in 2-6 years, while the part-time option takes 4-8 years.
• Intakes: The program offers intakes in March, June, September, and December, providing flexibility for students to start their studies at different times of the year.
• International and Domestic students: The program is open to both international and domestic students, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Awarding Institution: The Master of Science (MSc) degree is awarded by the University of Cyberjaya Main Campus.
• Online Application: Applications can be conveniently submitted through the University's online registration system.