
UCSI University
Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.
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Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur is a multidisciplinary programme designed to develop safe and effective medications through the integration of chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, and formulation science. Graduates are prepared for advanced roles in research institutes, drug regulatory agencies, and academia.
Program Structure
- Semester 1: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Experimental Design, PhD Research
- Semester 2 onwards: PhD Research
Entry Requirements
- Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent, with a final year research component, subject to faculty assessment
- English Language Requirements:
- IELTS: Band 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 40
- MUET: Band 3.5
- Pearson Test of English: 47
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
Career Opportunities
- Research institutes
- Drug regulatory agencies
- Academia
Highlights
- Duration: Full-time 3-5 years; Part-time 4-7 years
- Mode: Full Research, Full-time / Part-time
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Intakes: Open throughout the year
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