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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (PGCHPE)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (ODL) (PGCHPEO)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (PGDHPE)
- Master in Health Professions Education (MHPE)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Professions Education
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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