Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
1. Is the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme a full time programme?
2. When is the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme conducted?
The classes for the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme are conducted during weekdays. Their core modules are conducted within two weekdays (Wednesdays and Thursday) while their electives may have classes either on Monday or Thursday. There will be no weekend classes.
3. What is the mode of study of the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme?
4. What is the duration of the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme?
It is a 1-year programme with two long semesters (14 weeks per semester) and one special semester (8weeks).
5. How much is the course fee for the 1-year programme?
6. What are the admission criteria for the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme?
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00, preferably in a relevant field, or a Bachelor’s Degree with a lower CGPA may be considered based on relevant work experience, publications, scholarships, University of Malaya graduate status, civil service experience, or other Faculty-determined assessments/interviews.
International applicants whose previous degree was not taught in English must also meet the required English language proficiency requirements (TOEFL or IELTS).
7. Is there scholarship offered for the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme?
8. Am I eligible for the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) Scholarship?
Scholarships are highly competitive and open to Malaysian citizens as well as international applicants from low- or middle-income countries in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. To be considered, candidates must fully satisfy the program's entry requirements.
The available funding includes a maximum of three (3) full scholarships and three (3) partial scholarships for Malaysian candidates—the latter dedicated to those balancing work while extending their studies beyond one year—alongside one (1) full scholarship reserved for an international candidate.
9. Am I required to be bonded with Universiti Malaya (UM) if I am awarded the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) Scholarship?
No. You are not required to be bonded with either Universiti Malaya (UM) upon receiving the MOHRE Scholarship.
10. Can I pursue the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) programme online?
Currently, the MOHRE programme is conducted in a blended learning format, combining mandatory in-person classes with some online, remote learning components. However, Universiti Malaya intends to offer a fully online Open Distance Learning (ODL) track for this program in the future.
11. Which institution will be conferring the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) degree?
The Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) degree is conferred by Universiti Malaya (UM). The program is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of UM faculty members, with select guest lectures from external experts.
12. What does the Practicum of Health Research Ethics module entail?
The Practicum of Health Research Ethics module is a fieldwork attachment experience scheduled in Special Semester (June/July – September) and will go on for 8 weeks.
13. Can you tell me more about of the fieldwork attachment in the Practicum of Health Research Ethics?
The fieldwork attachment will offer three different track experiences such as (1) institutional review board (IRB) track (2) Research track and (3) Organizational attachment. Students/candidates will have the opportunity to choose any one, with an individually-tailored plan. Practicum of Health Research Ethics will offer opportunity for students to transfer their knowledge of health research ethics through working with lead researchers, observing data collection in special population in natural settings, working with ethics committees, working with a mentor in an organization etc.
14. What does the Research Project entail?
The Research Project is a 9-credit module undertaken during Semester 2. It is a small-scale research study that involves regular supervisor consultations, data analysis, and the evaluation of specific ethical principles, such as informed consent, individual and community rights, or confidentiality. Because the module must be completed within a tight 14-week semester timeline, students are strongly advised to conduct a secondary data analysis study rather than embarking on a primary study involving human subjects.
Throughout the semester, the module guides students through an structured academic process. This includes an initial progress presentation, the core fieldwork stage consisting of data compilation and analysis, comprehensive report writing, and a final project presentation.
15. What is the job scope or opportunities for this course?
Among the career prospects for this course are research ethics committee member, university academician or lecturer, researcher in health institutions, manager of clinical research centres, executive in ethics accreditation body or policy-maker in government agency (Please refer to page https://mohre.um.edu.my/prospective-students
16. Where will the classes be conducted for the Master of Health Research Ethics (MOHRE) and is there attendance requirement?
Most of the modules will be conducted in the Faculty of Medicine of Universiti Malaya (UM). The elective ‘Data Privacy and AI Ethics’ will be conducted in the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya (UM). The Practicum of Health Research Ethics being a fieldwork will be based on the chosen track and partners with some meetings with the module instructor for face-to-face discussion sessions (venue to be informed at a later time). A minimum of 80% of attendance are expected of all candidates
Last Update: 07/10/2026