MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
About
Under UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the MQA-approved Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry aims to produce professional and ethical graduates who are capable of contributing to the local and global science & technology industry for the advancement of quality pharmaceutical products, research and development. The programme seeks to instill learners with life-long learning to develop creative, critical problem-solving skills with good communication, management and leadership skills.
Using a mixed-mode structure, this structural combination of coursework and dissertation offers advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical analytical techniques, as well as ‘elective’ management courses under the Faculty of Business & Information Science. To facilitate teaching and learning, UCSI University provides computer labs, teaching / research laboratories, a library equipped with online database search services, modern postgraduate teaching and research instruments, as well as highly dedicated experienced academics and active researchers. The programme also stipulates the completion of individual research projects over several months.
Key facts
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Qualification Subtype | Master of Science (MSc) |
Coursework / Research | Research |
Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
Duration | 1 year |
Intakes | February, September |
Tuition (Local students) | RM 39,180 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 52,850 |
Subjects
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Health and Medicine
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Pharmacy
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
---|---|---|
Tuition fee | RM 39,180 | RM 52,850 |
Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 39,180 | RM 52,850 |
Estimated cost per year | RM 39,180 | RM 52,850 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
A B.Sc. in Pharmacy OR a BPharm (Hons) Degree OR an equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field
- An equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field may be accepted with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
* If the CGPA requirement of 2.75 is not met, applicants may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
English Language Requirements
For Local & International Students
- MUET: Band 3 or above
- IELTS: Band 5.0 or above
- TOEFL iBT: 42
- TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
- Pearson Test of English: 47 or above
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154 or above
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
- Linguaskill Online score: 154
Curriculum
Semester 1 (July – November)
- Research Methodology
- Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery
- Advanced Separation Sciences
- Research I*
Semester 2 (January – May)
- Chemical Informatics (Elective)
- Drug Synthesis (Elective)
- Advances in Spectroscopy
- Research II*