MASTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT (COURSEWORK)
MASTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
Programme Overview
The program offers a curriculum that equip graduates with a comprehensive understanding of drug discovery, technological advancements, ethical considerations and global perspective in innovative drug development.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)
Part-Time Duration: 4 Semesters + 2 Special Semester, (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (15 credits)
Methods in Drug Discovery and Pre-Clinical Drug Development
Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology
Pharmaceutical Product Development
Research Methodology
Elective Courses (12 credits) - 4 only
Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics
Advance Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics in Precision Medicine
Design of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
Development of Novel Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmaceutical Engineering and Production Facilities
Research Courses (12 credits)
Research Project
Career Prospects
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist, Drug Development Specialist, Clinical Research Associate, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Pharmacologist, Medicinal Chemist, Pharmaceutical Product Manager, Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics Analyst, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Specialist, Drug Delivery System Developer, Pharmaceutical Production Manager, Pharmaceutical Consultant, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Analyst, Pharmaceutical Production Manager, Research and Development (R&D) Manager, Regulatory Compliance Officer.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM37,300 (Full-Time)
RM45,800 (Part-Time)
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM55,400 (Full-Time)
RM70,100 (Part-Time)
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
Entry Requirement
General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from University Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Science or related field
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A.
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): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable