PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences offers 9 Master's Programmes by Coursework or Research.
Master of Medicine
The Master of Medicine (M.Med) at IHS introduces accredited, structured and certified training programmes for medical graduates who are undergoing Basic Specialty Training in Brunei Darussalam. The M.Med programme brings in 9 specialties: anaethesiology, critical care medicine, emergency medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, primary health care, psychiatry, public health and surgery. Its vision is to develop high quality and comprehensive training to graduates to become consultants in an effective, efficient, responsive, affordable, equitable and accessible manner.
The M.Med programme is carried out on a part-time basis and is delivered through a series of modules over the span of 3 years in block release mode (4 days each session, 5 sessions a year).
Master of Health Science by Research
Master of Public Health
The MPH programme offers relevant, high-value instruction, research and service aimed at enhancing the health of human populations. Its principal focus is on helping public health professionals acquire up-to-date generalist and specialist knowledge, skills and attitude required to effectively and efficiently address present and emerging local, regional and global public health challenges. The MPH programme consists of 3 main concentrations, which are (1) biostatistics and epidemiology, (2) community health nursing, and (3) health promotion.
The normal duration of the MPH programme is 18 months full time and 36 months part time.
The student, to be considered for award of the MPH degree, needs to obtain a total of 52 modular credits (MCs) from course modules, a practicum, and a research exercise. Of the 52 MCs, 20 are from core course modules, 12 from option course modules, 8 from practicum and 12 from research exercise.
Lifelong Learning
Master of Digital Public Health by Coursework
Master of Digital Public Health coursework programme is offered by PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences and delivered in collaboration with UBD School of Digital Science. The programme has two components: Public Health and Digital Science. Digital Science modules cover machine learning, predictive analytics and big data handling in Public Health field and Public Health modules cover Epidemiology, and Biostatistics. The core Digital Science modules is delivered in collaboration with University of Michigan – their online learning content. Completing this component, candidates will receive certificate of completion from the University of Michigan.
For more information, please click in the link below:
https://ubd.edu.bn/c3l/dph/master-digital-public-health/
Entry Requirements
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
Medicine by Coursework
- Hold a primary medical degree, MBBS or its equivalent which is recognized by the Brunei Medical Board (BMB)
- Be licensed or registered to practice medicine in Brunei or in another country in a recognised post
- Have at least 24 months of experience after completion of pre-registration year (foundation year 1 and foundation year 2)
- Meet the minimum English qualification for UBD (IELTS 6.0)
- The following specialties need additional requirements to enter the programme:
- M.Med (Anaesthesiology)
Have worked in anaesthesiology for at least 6 months (either continuously or intermittently) after registration - M.Med (Critical Care Medicine)
Have worked (continuously or intermittently) in Critical Care Medicine/Intensive Care Medicine for at least 6 months - M.Med (General Internal Medicine)
Have at least 24 months of General Internal Medicine experience of post-foundation training - M.Med (Paediatrics)
Have at least 12 months of Vocational Training or Basic Specialty Training in Paediatrics - M.Med (Psychiatry)
Hold a full-time clinical post in psychiatry and working for the Ministry of Health, Brunei
- M.Med (Anaesthesiology)
Public Health by Coursework
- Admission to Master of Public Health programme is offered to medical doctors, dentists and candidates with first degrees in other health-related fields such as a Bachelor’s degree holders in health sciences, nursing, pharmacology, nutrition and other allied health sciences or other relevant disciplines.
- Applicant’s relevant professional experience is considered.
- Applicant is required to be proficient in English and to meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry.
- Applicants are required to undergo an interview on a case by case basis.
Biomedical Science by Research
- An upper second or first class honours degree in relevant field of biomedical or health sciences OR a Bachelor’s degree in medicine (lower second class honours may be considered when supported with evidence of strong research interest)
- Meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry
Clinical Science by Research
- MBBS degree or equivalent OR an upper second or first class honours degree in any health-related discipline, or other disciplines with strong interest or experience in health sciences from a recognised institution
- Meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry
Nursing by Research
- An upper second or first class honours in BHSc Nursing degree at UBD or from a recognised institution
- Each candidate must have a license to practise through registration.
- Meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry
Midwifery by Research
- An upper second or first class honours in BHSc Midwifery degree at UBD or in a Bachelor’s degree in nursing with adequate maternal and child health component in the curriculum
- Each candidate must have a license to practise through registration.
- Meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry
Pharmacy by Research
- A Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy OR an upper second or first class honours degree in any sciences or health-related discipline, or other disciplines with strong interest or experience in sciences or health sciences from a recognised institution
- Meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry
Public Health by Research
- An upper second or first class honours in BHSc Medicine or Nursing at UBD or in a Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or health-related discipline from a recognised university
- Meet UBD’s minimum English requirement for master degree entry
Digital Public Health by Research
- A minimum of an upper-second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline and preferably with 2 years of relevant work experience after graduation for the First Degree.
- The relevant discipline can be either a STEM-related discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering) or a health-related discipline (medicine, dental, nursing, pharmacology, nutrition, psychology, neuroscience and other allied health sciences or other relevant disciplines).