UCSI University

Overview of Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences in UCSI University Malaysia

The Master of Science (MSc) programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UCSI University is a multidisciplinary full research mode postgraduate degree. It is the first Master’s degree with specialisation in multidisciplinary areas of pharmaceutical sciences involving chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics and formulation science and pharmacogenomics, among others.

Experts in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences are much needed due to the growing demand in the pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia and internationally.

UCSI’s researchers and supervisors are equipped with local and international research grants as well as the experience to mentor students in their research projects. They are also constantly engaging in ongoing professional development to ensure effective research supervision.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• Business and Entrepreneurship in Practice
• Research I*

Semester 2 onwards

• Research

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

?A bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent

At least Five (5) years of relevant working experience is required for applicants who do not meet the minimum CGPA requirement. Conversion to the Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) after 1 year of study in this programme.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local & International Students

•  Cambridge Linguaskill

154

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

• TOEFL IBT

42

• Pearson Test of English

47

CAREER PROSPECTS

The programme’s comprehensive design and delivery paves the way for careers in advance scientific research and various fields, including

• Academician
• Product development scientists
• Medicinal chemist
• Patent attorney
• Regulatory professionals
• Quality control and assurance personnel
• Medical science liaison
• Science writer
• Clinical research associate
• Pharmaceutical scientist