Shape the Future of Health and Safety
An accelerated 1.5-year Master's program designed for ambitious graduates. Master the skills to lead in a world where technology, data, and risk management converge to protect public health and create safer industries.
A comprehensive, coursework-based curriculum.
Fast-track your career with an intensive, accelerated schedule.
A joint program by NPC & IPPT, USM.
A Unique Collaboration for a Unique Program
This MSc is not just another degree; it's a strategic partnership between the National Poison Centre (NPC) and the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (IPPT), USM. This structure gives you unparalleled access to real-world data, specialized faculty, and practical challenges. The NPC provides its national-level expertise in toxicology, industrial risk, and crisis management, while IPPT offers its deep academic and clinical research capabilities. This synergy ensures you graduate with skills that are not only theoretical but immediately applicable in high-stakes environments.
Program Credit Structure
The 40-credit program is precisely balanced to provide a strong theoretical foundation, deep specialization, and a high-impact practical application through the final capstone project.
- 18 Core Credits - The Foundation
- 16 Elective Credits - Your Specialization
- 6 Capstone Credits - Your Masterpiece
Interactive Curriculum Explorer
Explore the accelerated 18-month journey. Dive into the core subjects and then build your own specialized pathway with our elective planner. See how your choices shape your expertise.
18-Month Accelerated Timeline
Build your foundation with 4 core courses focusing on informatics, research methods, and NPC's core risk modeling expertise.
Complete the core curriculum, begin your elective specialization, and submit your capstone project proposal.
Deepen your expertise with advanced electives while actively working on your capstone research and methodology.
A dedicated period to finalize your capstone project, write your dissertation, and prepare for your final defense.
Core & Elective Subjects
The curriculum begins with six mandatory Core Subjects to give every student a robust, interdisciplinary foundation. Then, you will craft your own unique specialization by selecting 16 credits from our cutting-edge elective tracks. Use the planner below to build your pathway.
My Elective Pathway
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Select electives by clicking the '+' icon on the course cards.
Launch Your Career in High-Demand Fields
This program is an employment accelerator. By combining digital skills with specialized risk management, you become a prime candidate for leadership roles across technology, public health, and industrial sectors.
Policy & Public Health
Shape public health strategy and policy at national and international levels.
- Health Technology Assessor
- Digital Health Policy Advisor (MOH)
- Global Health Security Officer (WHO)
Technology & Engineering
Lead the implementation of Industry 4.0 safety systems and AI-driven risk models.
- IoT Risk Specialist
- AI/ML Risk Analyst
- Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
- Cyber-Physical Systems Security Expert
Laboratory & Biotech
Manage modern labs, oversee drug safety, and drive innovation in biotech.
- Pharmacovigilance Specialist
- Lab Informatics (LIMS) Manager
- Biotech Commercialization Lead
Learn from National Experts
The core of this program is led by a dedicated team of four expert lecturers from the National Poison Centre (NPC), each bringing unparalleled real-world experience. Their expertise is complemented by the distinguished academic faculty at IPPT, USM.
Lecturer 1: Pharmacology
Leads the Crisis Command & Toxicology core and Pharmacovigilance elective, bringing direct experience from poison control and drug safety monitoring.
Lecturer 2: Chemist
Heads the Food & Industrial Chemical Risk core and Lab Informatics elective, focusing on analytical toxicology and quality control in accredited labs.
Lecturer 3: Biotech
Drives the Biotech Data Analytics and Health Tech Commercialization electives, specializing in omics data and translating research IP into market-ready solutions.
Lecturer 4: IoT/AI/Geospatial
Leads the Geospatial AI core and all Applied Technology electives, focusing on sensor tech, machine learning models, and crisis mapping.