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Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

UCSI University

Level

master

Duration

2-4 years full-time, 3-5 years part-time

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 72,337 (International, approximate total)

Intake

February and September

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UCSI University is a multidisciplinary full research mode postgraduate degree. It is the first Master’s degree with specialisation in multidisciplinary areas of pharmaceutical sciences involving chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics and formulation science and pharmacogenomics, among others.

Experts in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences are much needed due to the growing demand in the pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia and internationally.

UCSI’s researchers and supervisors are equipped with local and international research grants as well as the experience to mentor students in their research projects. They are also constantly engaging in ongoing professional development to ensure effective research supervision.

This programme is suitable for working professionals

Key Modules

  • 1PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
  • 2Semester 1
  • 3Research Methodology
  • 4Business and Entrepreneurship
  • 5Master Research
  • 6Semester 2 onwards
  • 7Notes:

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent
  • An equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field may be accepted with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
  • * If the CGPA requirement of 2.75 is not met, applicants may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local & International Students
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • Total and Section Score: 3, Total Score: 44+
  • Pearson Test of English
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • Linguaskill Online score: 154
  • Occupational English Test (OET): 200
  • Applicants who are pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in other universities that use English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from taking English classes at UCSI University if the alma mater’s Registrar issues an official letter indicating so to the University. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, conducted by UCSI’s faculty experts, or sit for a written test before they are accepted for admission. Prior to the interview, applicants are also required to submit a research idea outline.

Career Prospects

  • Academician
  • Product development scientists
  • Medicinal chemist
  • Patent attorney
  • Regulatory professionals
  • Quality control and assurance personnel
  • Medical science liaison
  • Science writer
  • Clinical research associate
  • Pharmaceutical scientist

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