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
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