MASTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT (COURSEWORK)

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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)
  1. Methods in Drug Discovery and Pre-Clinical Drug Development
  2. Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
  3. Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology
  4. Pharmaceutical Product Development
  5. Research Methodology

 Elective Courses (12 credits) - 4 only
  1. Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics
  2. Advance Medicinal Chemistry
  3. Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics in Precision Medicine
  4. Design of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
  5. Development of Novel Drug Delivery Systems
  6. Pharmaceutical Engineering and Production Facilities

 Research Courses (12 credits)
  1. 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)

International

RM55,400 (Full-Time)

RM70,100 (Part-Time)

Intake

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

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