MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACY (RESEARCH)


Programme Overview

The Master of Science Pharmacy (MScP) by research is a programme that consists of one hundred percent (100%) research leading to the submission of a dissertation.


  • Full-Time Duration: 4 Semesters, (Research)
  • Part-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, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Industry Consultant, Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist, Drug Development Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM37,000 (Full-Time)

RM39,100 (Part-Time)

International

RM53,000 (Full-Time)

RM55,000 (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