• Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE)
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Course Details 

  • Degree Awarded
    • Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE)
  • Programme Duration
    • 1 year (Full Time) or 2 years (Part Time)
  • Programme Format
    • Coursework (Full Time/Part Time)
  • Programme Aim and Education Outcome (PEO)
    • MOHRE aims to produce graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead in the

      field of research ethics through responsible conduct and governance of health. The following are the programme educational objectives (PEO): 

        1. Graduates are knowledgeable in research ethics and able to apply these concepts to ensure responsible conduct of health research.

        2. Graduates are able to work with stakeholders in advancing ethical conduct of health research within institutions.

        3. Graduates have the skills and attitudes to solve ethical issues when conducting or governing health research.

Class Schedule 

  • Please click HERE for information on the class schedule.
 

Events & Conferences 

 

Entry Requirement 

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Health Research Ethics with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 or equivalent;

OR

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and at least one (1) year of relevant work experience;

OR

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of 2.70 to 2.99 may be considered if the candidate fulfils at least one (1) of the following criteria. Candidates with a CGPA of 2.50 to 2.69 may be considered if they fulfil at least two (2) of the following criteria:

    1. Has at least one (1) year of relevant work experience; or

    2. Has a publication in a relevant field; or

    3. Is a scholarship recipient; or

    4. Is a graduate of the University of Malaya; or

    5. Is a civil servant; or

    6. Passes the admission assessment determined by the Faculty.

  2. A Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 may be considered if the candidate passes an interview conducted by the Faculty and fulfils at least one (1) of the following criteria:

    1. Has at least five (5) years of relevant work experience; or

    2. Has at least one (1) publication in a high-impact journal in a relevant field; or

    3. Passes the admission assessment determined by the Faculty.

  3. A University of Malaya graduate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 may be considered if the candidate fulfils at least one (1) of the criteria under Item 4(a) to 4(d).

  4. Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.

 

Language Requirement 

 

Visa Process 

  • Please click HERE for more information about the visa process.
 

Fees 

 

Semester Start 

 

Guidebook & Brochure 

You can download the Master of Health Research Ethics brochure here.

Guidebook
Further details regarding the MOHRE program can be found in the University of Malaya Postgraduate Handbook.
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Last Update: 07/10/2026