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Doctor Of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences
About
UCSI University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is a multidisciplinary postgraduate programme focused on developing safe and effective medications through fields such as chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutics. These areas are in high demand within the global pharmaceutical industry, valued at US$300 billion annually, and align with Malaysia’s economic development plans for the pharmaceutical sector.
The programme is open to individuals with a background in pharmaceutical or scientific disciplines and equips graduates with advanced skills in research planning, experimental design, and scientific analysis. Candidates benefit from working alongside experienced researchers on funded projects and may apply for paid research assistant positions. With a diverse range of research areas available, students have the flexibility to collaborate with faculty members based on their research interests.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | S$ 16,594 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 25,187 |
Subjects
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Applied Science
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Pharmacy
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | S$ 16,594 | S$ 25,187 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | S$ 16,594 | S$ 25,187 |
| Estimated cost per year | S$ 5,531 | S$ 8,396 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A relevant Master's degree or equivalent OR
- A Master’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field, as recognised by the Senate OR
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent with final year research component, to be assessed by the faculty
English Language Requirements
- 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
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Research Methodology
- PhD Research
Semester 2
- PhD Research