Master of Science in Health Analytics
Introduction
Master of Science in Health Analytics is a Masters program taught at Perdana University, Malaysia. Intake: January, June, September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full time: 1 year, Part time: 2 years 3 months) options.
The Master of Science in Health Analytics at Perdana University is a postgraduate programme for advanced expertise in analysing and interpreting health data. Students study healthcare data management, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and data visualisation, using these tools to support patient care, optimise healthcare operations, and improve decision-making. Curriculum topics include Statistics for Biomedical Data, Data Mining, and Data Visualisation for Decision Making.
The programme is delivered as full time study for 1 year or part time study for 2 years 3 months. It runs intake sessions in January, June, and September. The curriculum includes taught modules and a Research Project, alongside subjects such as Research Methods, Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Healthcare. Graduates are prepared for roles including health data analysts and healthcare consultants.
Modules
- Statistics for Biomedical Data
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Research Methods
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
- Bioinformatics & Computational Medicine
- Studies in Nervous System
- Data Mining
- Data Visualisation for Decision Making
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Health Analytics at Perdana University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Perdana University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Perdana University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Health Analytics.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
i. A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in Health Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or related fields with Statistical background/ Computing background, with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate;
- OR
- ii. A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in Health Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or related fields with Statistical background/ Computing background with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
- iii. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the University and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).
International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://perdanauniversity.edu.my/master-of-science-in-health-analytics
More Information
- Biomedical Analyst
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Data Analyst
- Predictive Analyst Consultant
- Healthcare Database Director
- Healthcare IT Director
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Population Health Analyst
Scholarships
11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.