The world is changing every day. The education system, ways of teaching-learning methodology, curriculum, and areas of research are also changing their appearance. Bangladesh is the world’s most densely populated country. It has more than 169 million people within a very small land area of 148,460 square kilo-metres.
Compared to the huge population the health services are not capable of meeting the medical treatments. There are only 3.06 doctors for 10,000 people here in Bangladesh. The main reason behind this crisis is our country has been failing to produce enough doctors from its insufficient of Medical colleges and institutions. As of now, there are only 112 recognized medical colleges in this world’s one of the largest populated countries. For students having an interest to study health-related or medical subjects, the shortage of medical colleges and institutions becomes the main barrier.
Malaysia, a southeast Asian country, proved its position in higher education for international students very strongly. The government of Malaysia is pledged to ensure world-class higher education and an easy student visa process for international students with very low tuition fees.
Malaysia MAHSA University is one of the prominent universities providing research-intensive and hands-on teaching in health sciences. Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy acronymized MAHSA is a complete university serving courses from Medicine to Engineering and Diploma. Due to its quality of education, it gained worldwide popularity which drew students not only from Asia but also from the UK, Australia, and other western countries total 75 countries. Established in 2005 this private medical university is situated in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Available Programs and Courses
With a vision of producing qualified and compassionate professionals in the health industry, this university consists of several faculties. Under these faculties, there are different kinds of programmes that are provided by this university. These are the bachelor’s programme, master’s programme, and diploma programme. The list of courses under the faculties has been given below:
Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience & Nursing
| Degree | Duration |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Public Health | 1.5 years |
| Master of Science in Public Health (ODL) | 1.5 years |
| Master of Medical Science (Anatomy) | 2 years |
| Master of Medical Sciences | 1.5 years to 3 years |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS | 5 years |
| Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) | 4 years |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 3 years |
| Diploma in Paramedical Science | 3 years |
| Master of Nursing | 2 years |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Public Health | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Nursing Sciences ( HONS ) Open Distance Learning Mode |
4 years |
| Advanced Diploma in Paediatric Nursing | 1 year |
| Advanced Diploma in Midwifery | 1 year |
Faculty of Dentistry
| Degree | Duration |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Surgery | 5 years |
| Doctor in Restorative Dentistry | 3 years |
| Master of Orofacial Sciences | 1-year |
| Diploma in Dental Technology | 3 years |
| Diploma in Dental Surgery Assistant | 3 years |
Faculty of Health Sciences
| Degree | Duration |
|---|---|
| Master of Physiotherapy | 1 year |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Environmental Health & Safety (Hons) | 4 years |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy | 3 years |
| Diploma in Medical Imaging | 3 years |
Faculty of Pharmacy
| Degree | Duration |
|---|---|
| PhD in Pharmacy | 3 years |
| Master in Pharmacy | 2 years |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceuticals Technology | 4 years |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | 3 years |
Faculty of Business, Hospitality, Accounting & Finance
| Degree | Duration |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 1 year |
| Master of Business Administration (Hospital Management) |
1 year |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Science(Hons) in Islamic Finance |
3.5 years |
| Bachelor in Hospital Management (Hons) | 3 years |
| CBachelor of Hospitality Management (Honours) |
3 years |
| Diploma in Business Administration | 2 years |
| Diploma in Restaurant Management | 2.5 years |
| Diploma in Hotel Management | 2.5 years |
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology
| Degree | Duration |
|---|---|
| Master in Engineering | |
| Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering with Honours |
4 years |
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours |
4 years |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours |
4 years |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) | 3 years |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology |
3 years |
| Diploma in Architectural Technology | 2 years |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | 2.5 years |
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2.5 years |
| Diploma in Information Technology | 2.5 years |
| Diploma in Quantity Surveying | 3 years |
Costing (Academic and Accommodation)
Malaysia MAHSA University is a very affordable university to international students who are wanting to pursue their higher education at a foreign university.
Higher Education Cost Comparison
| Countries | Cost |
|---|---|
| Canada | 30000 |
| USA | 38000 |
| UK | 35000 |
| Australia | 42000 |
| Malaysia | 12000 |
a survey report by HSBC Bank on higher education cost among the countries.
Academic Cost
Basically, this university can be the best choice for students interested to have a career in the health sector. This university is considered one of the top Malaysian universities for health science programmes.
If a student wants to have an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) from this university it will cost around $84,000 to $90,000.
This MBBS degree is well-recognized in many countries like:
- Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council
- Medical Council in India
- The Medical Council in Thailand
- Srilankan Medical College
- Malaysian Medical Council
Other bachelor’s programmes will cost between $4,000 to $7,000 yearly. For a postgraduate degree, it will cost from $5,000 to $10,000 annually and the diploma programme will be between $3,000 to $8,000.
Accommodation Cost
To provide stress-free and hassle-free life to international students, this university has a beautiful on-campus accommodation arrangement. The charge will be from $117 to $150 per month.
Requirements
To be admitted into this famous university a student needs to fulfil some requirements. These requirements can be classified into 2 groups: academic and English proficiency requirements.
Academic
Based on the programme the requirements are changed. For having a bachelor’s degree from this university a student needs to have 12 years of education completed HSC/A levels. There can be some additional subject requirements based on the programme the students are very interested in.
If a student wants to pursue his/her master’s degree he/she will have to have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, in some courses students may need some years of work experience.
English proficiency Requirement
For international students having good English language proficiency is required to be enrolled in this university. The requirement differs from programme to programme. In this case, students can visit the course on this university’s official website.
On average this university requires a 5.0 to 6.0 IELTS score or a TOEFL score of 550 to 600.
If students do not have any of these above-mentioned scores or tests, the student can participate in any English language programme provided by this university to be admitted into the desired degree.
How to apply
Like all other universities in Malaysia this university needs an online application from the students. Very first a student needs to choose the appropriate programme and necessary to check whether the student fulfils all the criteria of eligibility. If everything is ok the student can go to the application portal of this university to apply.
A student will need some documents to complete the total application steps. To get a student visa in Malaysia you will have to prepare all these documents. The documents which are necessary for getting admitted to this university are
- all academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport
- Language proficiency test record (if have)
- Fee slips for
The steps to follow from applying to this university to getting a student visa in Malaysia are
- apply online with necessary information; e.g. intake, course, and other academic information
- After a successful application, you will be informed with an offer letter if you are selected for the programme by the university
- Within seven days of getting the offer letter, you will have to send the letter back with the signing, programme fees, and other required documents.
It is better to take the help of a good higher education/ study abroad consultancy firm. Career paths (102 Park Rd, Dhaka 1206) is a renowned consultancy firm that has been assisting students interested to study in Malaysia since 2007. It has a group of expert counsellors who have been giving free counselling to the students. Moreover, Career Paths is an official partner of Education Malaysia Global Service in Bangladesh. That is why Career paths is the most trusted study abroad consultancy firm for students to study in Malaysia from Bangladesh
Intakes
This university offers four main intakes. These intakes are in January, April, July, and September. Students can apply to the university during these intake periods. Only Nursing students need to apply for the October intake.
International student facilities
To international students, Malaysia is the perfect country. Due to its tropical weather, diverse culture, and splendid natural beauty, this country has gained the title of the land of heaven for students from foreign countries. Moreover, the living cost and the price of food and other expenses are very cheap compared to other south-east Asian countries.
Accommodation
This university has several facilities for accommodation for international students. The accommodation from this university will provide a great source of enjoyable study, a comfortable feeling, and all sorts of living commodities for the students.
This university has 3 types of accommodation facilities for international students:
- On-campus accommodation
- Off-campus accommodation
- Jalan University Residence
Students can choose a room from the range of quadruple rooms to executive deluxe rooms according to their affordability.
Scholarship Opportunities
Based on academic merit, co-curricular activities, economic background, publications, and English proficiency a student can get up to 100% scholarship for this university.
MAHSA university 25-scholarship is a fully funded one given to students from any nationalities based on the CV analysis.
There are Ghanaian undergraduate scholarships, Master’s scholarships, and Ph.D.-level scholarship opportunities for international students. Students can also follow their university scholarships page to know more about other scholarships.
University world or local ranking
According to the AD Scientific Index 2023 this university is ranked 28th among 128 Malaysian Universities.
Job or internship facilities
This university has internship facilities for students to open the door to hands-on experiences in related fields of study.
This university has Nursing Internship in Korea programme.this programme has been
designed so that students can get more experience in different environments and cultures in another country.
They also have internship exchange programmes for the students for creating strong values among the students.
FAQ
Is Malaysia MAHSA University a private university?
No, this university is one of the top private universities in Medical and Public health science
How much will it cost to have an MBBS degree from this university?
For having an MBBS Degree a student needs to spend approximately $84,000 to $90,000.
Do I need IELTS for admission into this university?
Based on courses the English proficiency requirement varies. But if a student does not have an IELTS/TOFEL or other equivalent tests, a student can take an additional English course to fulfil this requirement.
Conclusion
Malaysia is a very comfortable country for Bangladeshi Students. Every year thousands of students travel to this country for higher education. The health industry here is well established and that has been possible only for the quality of education served by the Malaysian universities in Medical science and Public health sciences. Malaysia MAHSA University is a university that has been contributing to the higher education of Malaysia. Besides this university will be a great place for them to achieve scholarships in Malaysia
