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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
About
UCSI University’s Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and approved by the MQA, aims to develop ethical and skilled professionals for the pharmaceutical and science industries. The programme emphasizes lifelong learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Structured in a mixed-mode format (coursework + dissertation), it offers advanced training in pharmaceutical analytical techniques and includes elective management courses from the Faculty of Business & Information Science. Students benefit from access to modern labs, research equipment, and experienced academics, and are required to complete an individual research project 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 |
| Total estimated cost (local) | MYR 39,180 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | MYR 40,300 |
Subjects
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Applied Science
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Chemistry
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Pharmacy
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 39,180 | MYR 37,800 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | MYR 2,500 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 39,180 | MYR 40,300 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 39,180 | MYR 40,300 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry 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
- Research Methodology
- Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery
- Advanced Separation Sciences
- Research I*
Semester 2
- Chemical Informatics (Elective)
- Drug Synthesis (Elective)
- Advances in Spectroscopy
- Research II*
**Duration of Research II is subjected to progress and completion of research project.