Master of Science in Global Public Health
Zhuhai, Macau
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 Apr 2027
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
MOP 174,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-local students | local students: MOP 97,800
Key Summary
About: This Master of Science in Global Public Health teaches core public health science and interdisciplinary skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, nutrition, food safety, social medicine, health services and risk management. You’ll learn statistical analyses, epidemic management, health policy and disaster response planning to improve population wellbeing and manage global health threats.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue many roles as epidemiologists, biostatisticians, public health officers, health policy analysts, environmental health specialists, nutrition and food safety advisors, program managers, research associates or disaster response coordinators, and global health consultants in industry, academia, government, NGOs, international agencies, hospitals and research institutions worldwide.
Global public health is in the field of science that prevents disease, improves health and promotes life quality of the whole population. Global public health covers interdisciplinary study areas that involve knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, nutrition, food safety, social medicine, health services and risk management. The understanding of global public health is critical for the society to improve public wellbeing and manage the disasters that affect global community.
This Master of Science in Global Public Health Programme aims to educate and train students with knowledge of public health science in a global sense, public health epidemiology, statistical analyses, management of epidemics and health policy, and the associated risk management.
In order to welcome more outstanding international students to pursue their studies at UM, the University has established the International Student Scholarship, which provides tuition and accommodation fee waivers for the awardees during their normal period of study (subject to annual continuation).
Students who have studied in an elementary/primary school, high/secondary school or higher institution outside China (i.e. outside mainland China, Macao SAR, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region) will be prioritised.
International Student Scholarship (admitted in AY26/27 and onward)
Eligibility
International applicants of full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
- valid foreign passport holders; and
- fulfil the admission requirements of the respective degree programme.
Eligibility excludes those admitted through the Joint Admission Examination for Macao's Four Higher Education Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Master’s Degree Scholarship Package
Type A Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
- Half teaching assistantship (MOP 4,000/month)
Type B Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
Type C Scholarship:
- International tuition differential waiver (awardees pay the local student tuition rate)
Duration of Scholarship (Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarship)
The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee’s satisfactory academic performance.
International Student Scholarship (admitted in or before AY25/26)
Eligibility
International applicants of full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
- valid foreign passport holders; and
- fulfill the admission requirements of the respective degree programme.
Eligibility excludes those admitted through the Joint Admission Examination for Macao's Four Higher Education Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of Honours College certificate programme fee (if applicable)
- 100% waiver of Minor Programme tuition fee (if applicable)
- 100% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of Honours College certificate programme fee (if applicable)
- 50% waiver of Minor Programme tuition fee (if applicable)
- 50% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Master’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Duration of Scholarship (Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarship)
The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee’s satisfactory academic performance.
UM PhD Scholarship (for applicants of PhD degree programmes)
UM provides the UM PhD Scholarship to attract excellent students from around the world to pursue their PhD studies at UM. This scholarship is managed by the Graduate School.
- Be capable of applying the principles of epidemiology methods, evidence-based practice, and statistical data analysis of defined populations to evaluate risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare.
- Be capable of defining problems and their corresponding measures to meet the epidemic needs and public health needs worldwide within realistic constraints.
- Be capable of implementing solutions for public health problems and verifying their safety and effectiveness through the scientific process.
- Be capable of developing leadership skills required for work in the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective, culturally appropriate, and ethical public health programmes and interventions.
The University of Macau (UM) is a top-ranked international public university, proudly ranked #1 in Macau and across Portuguese speaking countries. With 16 disciplines in the Top 1% worldwide according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI), UM stands at the forefront of academic and research excellence.
Our English medium master’s programmes are research-driven and delivered by accomplished, globally recognised scholars, offering students a truly world-class learning experience. To attract outstanding talent, UM is currently offering a wide range of generous scholarships for master’s students.
Join the University of Macau and elevate your academic and professional future on a global stage!
Compulsory Major
- CMED7018 Bio-Statistics - 3 Credits
- HSCI7002 Biomedical Sciences - 3 Credits
- HSCI7005 Toxicology and Environmental Health - 3 Credits
- HSCI7006 Epidemiology - 3 Credits
- HSCI7007 Advanced Nutrition and Food Safety - 3 Credits
- HSCI7008 Health Systems and Policy - 3 Credits
- HSCI7009 Case Analysis of Global Health Crisis: Managing Epidemics - 3 Credits
Required Elective
Students are required to take one of the following courses to earn 3 credits
- HSCI7001 Artificial Intelligence in Medicine - 3 Credits
- HSCI7003 Digital Biomedicine - 3 Credits
- HSCI7004 Healthcare Analytics - 3 Credits
- CMED7004 Social Medicine - 3 Credits
Project Report
- HSCI7898 Project Report - 6 Credits
Total Credits: 30