DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF PHARMACY) (RESEARCH)


Programme Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program by research is a program that consists of one hundred percent (100%) research leading to the submission of a thesis.


  • Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research)

Programme Structure

Courses
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Dissertation
  3. Publication
  4. Additional Courses (if Required)
  5. Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

Pharmaceutical Research Scientist, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Director of Research and Development, Pharmaceutical Industry Consultant, Regulatory Affairs Director, Pharmacovigilance Director.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM48,500 (Full-Time)

International

RM102,600 (Full-Time)

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

  • Possess a Master's Degree by Research; OR
  • Possess a Clinical Master's Degree; OR
  • Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework on Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less 3.00; OR
  • Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of 2.50 to 2.99, subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:
    • At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
    • Publication in a related field; or
    • A scholarship holder; or
    • UM graduate; or
    • A Government servant; or
    • Pass an interview by Faculty; or
    • Pass a Special Assessment by Faculty.
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Pharmacy/Science
  • Special Requirements: N/A

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable