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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education

KPT/JPT(R/145/7/0066)09/2025 | MQA/SWA05162
KPT/JPT(R/145/7/0064)09/2025 | MQA/PA5163
KPT/JPT(R/145/7/0070)09/2025 | MQA/SWA5164
KPT/JPT(N-DL/145/7/0120)02/2026 | MQA/SWA14379

Commencement

Mar (Conventional) /
Jul & Sep (ODL)

Degree/Duration

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (IMU):
6 months (Full-time)
1 – 4 years (Part-time)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (IMU):
1 year (Full-time)
1.5 – 5 years (Part-time)

Master in Health Professions Education (IMU):
2 years (Full-time)
3 – 6 years (Part-time)

Why Study Health Professions Education at IMU?

01

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/19 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.

02

Flexible Learning Options

A carefully designed blend between onsite and online learning enables full-time working adults with the options to plan and fit their studies around their work, family and other commitments.

03

Various Teaching Methods

Various teaching methods via face-to-face and online sessions with local and international experts in the field.

04

Contemporary Curriculum

The curriculum of this programme is carefully planned and aligned to meet the expectations in the field of health professions education. This would offer great career advancement as a health professional in academia, research institutes, clinical setting or industries worldwide. It would also pave the way into furthering studies into PhD in HP.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants are required to have obtained:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment

English Requirements

For Malaysian Students

Not applicable

 

For International Students

  • IELTS: Band score 5.0; or
  • TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 42; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 154; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 154; or
  • Cambridge Linguaskill: Overall score of 160; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 47;

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

  • International students from countries in which English is the first language.
  • International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Postgraduate Certificate

Educating 21st Century Healthcare Professionals
Theories and Methods of Learning and Teaching in Health Professions Education
E-Learning in Health Professions Education
Work Based Learning in Health Professions Education
Assessment and Feedback

Postgraduate Diploma

Educating 21st Century Healthcare Professionals
Theories and Methods of Learning and Teaching in Health Professions Education
E-Learning in Health Professions Education
Work Based Learning in Health Professions Education
Assessment and Feedback
Laying the Foundation of Research
Curriculum Planning and Evaluation
Management and Leadership in Health Professions Education

Master

Educating 21st Century Healthcare Professionals
Theories and Methods of Learning and Teaching in Health Professions Education
E-Learning in Health Professions Education
Work Based Learning in Health Professions Education
Assessment and Feedback
Laying the Foundation of Research
Curriculum Planning and Evaluation
Management and Leadership in Health Professions Education
Dissertation I
Dissertation II

Fee Structure

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee 150 500
Registration Fee 1,100 3,400
Refundable Caution Deposit 2,000 2,000
Student Association Fee per Semester 40 40
  • All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%.
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
  • Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
  • For information on Student Visa Application fee, please refer to Visa and Immigration on the IMU website, www.imu.edu.my
  • Fee payable per semester are subject to the number of credits registered.
Study Mode Malaysian Student
Tuition Fees
International Student
Tuition Fees
Postgraduate Certificate    
Conventional RM1,150 per credit hour, RM1,200 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 20 hours RM23,000 total fee RM24,000 total fee
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) RM930 per credit hour, RM930 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 20 hours RM18,600 total fee RM18,600 total fee
Postgraduate Diploma    
Conventional RM1,150 per credit hour, RM1,200 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 12 hours RM13,800 total fee RM14,400 total fee
Master    
Conventional RM1,150 per credit hour, RM1,200 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 10 hours RM11,500 total fee RM12,000 total fee
Total Credit Hours: 42  Total Conventional: RM48,300 Total Conventional: RM50,400
  Total ODL + Conventional: RM43,900 Total ODL + Conventional: RM45,000
Flinders University
Credit Recognition Pathway*
Additional Tuition Fee approximately of AUD21,600
  • * Eligible graduates from IMU’s Postgraduate Diploma in Health Profession Education programme can enrol into the Master of Clinical Education at Flinders University (Cricos No. 00114A). This Credit Recognition Pathway requires students to complete 4 topics in 1 year (2 semesters) online at Flinders on part time basis.
  • All IMU students transferring to Flinders University and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a 20% discount.

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Hear from Our Students and Alumni

My enthusiasm for clinical teaching prompts me to enroll in the Master's in the field of Health Professions Education. As an ophthalmologist and a clinical lecturer in my institute, I gained a lot of experience as a student in this programme from the first module that is Educating The 21st Century Healthcare Professionals till the eighth module that is Management and Leadership in Health Professions Education.

Dr Amelah Mohammed Abdul Qader

Student

After completing the PGDHPE, I am able to comprehend the theories behind teaching and learning, that can be translated into better practice of education. In addition, it has also given me confidence in conducting educational related research which is different from pure science studies.

Dr Kok Yih Yih

Graduate

The knowledge and skills gained from this course groomed me with a new set of competencies and had landed me the most important role; a programme director for Bachelor of Dental Surgery in the School of Dentistry. I am now thrilled as I can apply both knowledge and skills learned from the course and my previous experiences as an educator to conduct the programme effectively.

Dr Pulikkotil Shaju Jacob

Graduate

The programme has provided me with insight into instructional and curriculum design and helped me to improve my teaching. I feel I am able to contribute more to my department and to the University. I am really glad for having taken up this programme and look forward to applying what I have learnt.

Katarzyna Pazcek

Student

Being a Senior Lecturer in the Foundation in Science programme in IMU which aims to prepare students for their tertiary education in medical, pharmacy and health sciences programmes, the Health Professions Education has enabled me to teach in a more focused manner in preparing my students for their tertiary studies in health sciences. From the preparation of the curriculum to the teaching and learning activities to assessments, the PGHPE has prepared me well.

Sharon Chan Min Hui

Student

Frequently Asked Questions

There are five programmes offered in Postgraduate Programmes in Health Professions Education:
  1. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (PGCHPE)
  2. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (ODL) (PGCHPEO)
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDHPE)
  4. Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE)
  5. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Professions Education
All programmes are accredited by the MQA and the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
Yes, you can enrol into the programme depending on your choice. For your information the programmes are multi entry and multi exit based. This means that students can opt to enter one programme and exit after completion at a different level.
All programmes are offered in full-time and part-time mode.
The difference between full-time and part-time modes is in terms of the duration of studies. Please refer to the brochure and/or programme webpage for more details.

A Word from the Programme Director

The Postgraduate Health Professions Education (HPE) programme at IMU is designed to equip healthcare educators with advanced skills in teaching, assessment, curriculum design, and educational research, specifically tailored for the health professions. This programme is ideal for healthcare practitioners, faculty members, and clinical educators who wish to strengthen their educational expertise and improve teaching outcomes in their respective fields. Candidates will gain a solid foundation in educational theory and practical applications, allowing them to enhance student learning, contribute to curriculum development, and lead educational innovations within their institutions. With this qualification, graduates are well-positioned for roles as academic leaders, curriculum designers, and educational researchers, helping to shape the future of health professions education in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

A/Prof Bhavani A/P Veasuvalingam

Associate Professor and Programme Director for PGHPE, Health Professions Education (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters)

PhD Medical Education, Master of Science Medical Education, Master of Musculoskeletal

A Word from the Programme Director

The Postgraduate Health Professions Education (HPE) programme at IMU is designed to equip healthcare educators with advanced skills in teaching, assessment, curriculum design, and educational research, specifically tailored for the health professions. This programme is ideal for healthcare practitioners, faculty members, and clinical educators who wish to strengthen their educational expertise and improve teaching outcomes in their respective fields. Candidates will gain a solid foundation in educational theory and practical applications, allowing them to enhance student learning, contribute to curriculum development, and lead educational innovations within their institutions. With this qualification, graduates are well-positioned for roles as academic leaders, curriculum designers, and educational researchers, helping to shape the future of health professions education in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

A/Prof Bhavani A/P Veasuvalingam

Associate Professor and Programme Director for PGHPE, Health Professions Education (Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters)

PhD Medical Education, Master of Science Medical Education, Master of Musculoskeletal

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