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
Research Methodology
Dissertation
Publication
Additional Courses (if Required)
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.
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