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Course Overview

UCSI’s Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is a multidisciplinary postgraduate degree. It is designed for the development of safe and effective medications using various fields of scientific knowledge. This includes chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics and formulation science. These fields are highly in demand in the pharmaceutical industry, which is worth US$300 billion a year according to the World Health Organisation. In Malaysia, the government has identified the domestic pharmaceutical industry as one of the key areas to be developed under its new economic development plan, as reported in the Mega Science Report by the Academy of Science Malaysia.

The PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is flexible enough to be pursued by those with a pharmaceutical or science qualification. Graduates of this qualification will be equipped with advanced knowledge in research planning, experimental design and scientific analysis.

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is driven by academic staff members who are respected researchers in their own right. Thus, candidates of this PhD have the opportunity to work with UCSI researchers on actual projects funded by grants received internally as well as externally. Positions as paid research assistants are also available, and with the wide range of research areas pursued by various staff, interested candidates have the freedom to discuss their affinities with the relevant staff member.

Research

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences consists of qualified and experienced lecturers to guide PhD candidates in their research projects. Among the research interests of our faculty members are pharmacology, physiology, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, drug formulation, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice The constant availability of research funding, both internal and external grants, ensures the quality and continuity of research activities in the Faculty.
 

Curriculum

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• PhD Research

Semester 2

• PhD Research

Notes:

The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

A relevant Master's degree or equivalent OR

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent with final year research component, to be assessed by the faculty.

A Master’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field, as recognised by the Senate.

English Language Requirements

For Local & International Students

IELTS

6.0

TOEFL iBT

60

TOEFL Essentials (Online)

59

MUET

Band 4.0

Pearson Test of English

59

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

169

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

Occupational English Test (OET): 250

• Applicants who are pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’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, the applicant is also required to submit a research idea outline.

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

Career Prospects

The programme’s comprehensive design and delivery paves the way for careers in advance scientific research of various institutions including (i) research institutes, (ii) drug regulatory agencies, (iii) academia.