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MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry

UCSI University

Level

master

Duration

Full Time 1-3 years; Part Time 2-5 years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 57,603 (International, approximate total)

Intake

February and September

Program Overview

Under UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the MQA-approved Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry aims to produce professional and ethical graduates who are capable of contributing to the local and global science & technology industry for the advancement of quality pharmaceutical products, research and development.

The programme seeks to instill learners with life-long learning to develop creative, critical problem-solving skills with good communication, management and leadership skills.

Using a mixed-mode structure, this structural combination of coursework and dissertation offers advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical analytical techniques, as well as ‘elective’ management courses under the Faculty of Business & Information Science. To facilitate teaching and learning, UCSI University provides computer labs, teaching / research laboratories, a library equipped with online database search services, modern postgraduate teaching and research instruments, as well as highly dedicated experienced academics and active researchers. The programme also stipulates the completion of individual research projects over several months.

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher

This programme is suitable for working professionals

Key Modules

  • 1PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
  • 2Semester 1 (July – November)
  • 3Research Methodology
  • 4Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery
  • 5Advanced Separation Sciences
  • 6Research I*
  • 7Semester 2 (January – May)
  • 8Chemical Informatics (Elective)
  • 9Drug Synthesis (Elective)
  • 10Advances in Spectroscopy
  • 11Research II*
  • 12Duration of Research II is subjected to progress and completion of research project.

Entry Requirements

  • A B.Sc. in Pharmacy OR a BPharm (Hons) Degree OR an equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field
  • 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
  • Total and Section Score: 3, Total Score: 44+
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online)
  • Pearson Test of English
  • Cambridge Linguaskill
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • (Linguaskill Online score)
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • Applicants who obtained 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.

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