About the Programme
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 program seeks to instill learners with lifelong 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 program also stipulates the completion of individual research projects over several months.
Duration of Study
Full Time 1-3 years; Part-Time 2-5 years
Course Mode
Course Location
Intakes
Graduates may work in manufacturing, quality control, research, and development, or in marketing or management; in the government services at drug regulatory agencies, hospitals, or clinical chemistry laboratories; or as pharmaceutical education lecturers or researchers. The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry graduates can also advance further into various academic opportunities worldwide in research and academics.
Subjects Offered
Semester 1 (July – November)
- Research Methodology
- Biostatistics and Experimental Design
- Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery
- Advanced Separation Sciences
- Research I*
Semester 2 (January – May)
- Advances in Spectroscopy
- Research II*
*The duration of candidature is dependent on the completion of taught courses and the progress of the research project.
**Duration of Research II is subjected to progress and completion of the research project.
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
BSc in Pharmacy OR a B. Pharm (Hons) degree or equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field.
Minimum CGPA of 2.75.
Five (5) years of relevant working experience is required for applicants who do not meet the minimum CGPA.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
TOEFL IBT
42
Pearson Test of English
47
MUET
Band 3
