English Department
MAHSA graduates are trained to promote the health of society, advance the discipline and function as responsible citizens of the nation and the world. Upon graduation, these professionals communicate with individuals, families, communities and other aggregates to meet primary, secondary and tertiary health care needs of the society. In view of this,
MAHSA has realized the importance of communication skills and formed the English Department in 2007 so that the department could pay special attention to enhance the English proficiency of the students.
The English language programmes are tailored to reach the MUET standard for diploma programmes and a research paper of 3500 words inclusive of writing and grammar in advanced English is used for degree programmes. As such, the English Language programmes are made compulsory to all MAHSA students for diploma and degree levels where students are given the opportunities to improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar skills.
By attending English Language programmes, students will gain greater confidence to communicate both in the workplace as well as that of everyday situations. With the English proficiency gained, students also will have an opportunity to work in health care centres worldwide.
In order to provide more opportunities to build up the language proficiency, the English department has decided to increase the teaching hours to give students a better foundation. Besides this, the English Department is also planning to start various clubs under the banner of drama, toastmasters, debate and public speaking. By participating actively in all these activities throughout the year, students would develop their language proficiency to speak confidently with patients and superiors.
MAHSA University College strives to be a centre of excellence within Malaysia and overseas. In order to meet the nation’s aspirations and to gain university status, MAHSA is committed to continuous quality improvement of its curricula, programmes and people. MAHSA students, with competency in English language, together with strong theory and practical knowledge in their
respective fields, would definitely be more marketable in the job market.
