DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH at Taylor's University

Taylor's University

Since its establishment in 1969, Taylor University has been providing world-class education and has become the benchmark for other private higher education institutions in Malaysia. Taylor is proud to provide a comprehensive education, which not only brings outstanding academic achievements but also produces graduates with qualities that are popular in the global market. Industry-related learning activities and industry-related courses work closely with related industries and are widely included in all higher education courses. Taylor’s University has been developing and implementing innovative teaching methods related to 21st-century learners to ensure that its students can take advantage of the best educational experience. The university’s pedagogy focuses on cultivating graduates with overall balance; this is done by enhancing the curriculum, expanding industry cooperation, and experiential learning programs

Course Information

Academic Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 years

Intake

February, April, June, September, October

English Requirement

Class Type

Research

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

17,920

MYR

Second Year

26,880

MYR

Third Year

8,960

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 53,760 MYR

Other Fees

International Student Enrolment Fee 2,800 MYR

International Student Charge 3,000 MYR

International Student Annual Fee 6,900 MYR

Visa Application Fee 2,830 MYR

International Security Deposit 3,000 MYR

Total Additional Fees 18,530 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 72,290 MYR

Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences (by Research) at Taylor’s University is a research-based doctoral programme designed to develop high-level scholars and independent researchers with advanced scientific knowledge and strong research capability in pharmaceutical sciences. The programme focuses on generating original research that contributes to drug discovery, formulation science, pharmaceutical technology, and innovation in healthcare. :cite

Program Structure: Doctoral Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The programme is fully research-oriented and centres on supervised independent research leading to the completion of a doctoral thesis that demonstrates originality, critical analysis, and significant scholarly contribution to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. :cite

Research Components
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Literature Review and Theoretical Framework Development
- Research Proposal Development and Defence
- Independent Doctoral Research
- Thesis Writing and Viva Voce Examination
Possible Research Areas
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Pharmaceutics and Formulation Science
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Clinical and Translational Research
- Drug Delivery Systems

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, or a closely related discipline, or other recognised equivalent qualifications accepted by Taylor’s University. :cite

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for senior academic, research, and specialist professional roles in pharmaceutical industries, research institutions, and healthcare-related organisations. :cite

University Lecturer / Professor
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Drug Development Researcher
Formulation Scientist
Pharmacology Researcher
Medicinal Chemist
Research Director

Program Highlights

Mode: By Research. :cite
Doctoral-Level Research: Focus on original contribution to pharmaceutical sciences knowledge. :cite
Expert Supervision: Guidance from experienced pharmaceutical science researchers. :cite
Academic Career Pathway: Strong preparation for university teaching and research careers. :cite

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