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Doctor Of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences
About
UCSI University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is a multidisciplinary programme designed for individuals with backgrounds in pharmaceutical or scientific disciplines. It focuses on key areas such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, and more—fields in high demand globally. The programme equips students with advanced competencies in research planning, experimental design, and scientific analysis. Candidates engage in funded research projects under expert supervision and may apply for paid research assistantships. With a wide scope of research areas, students have the flexibility to align their work with faculty expertise, supporting both academic and industry-aligned outcomes.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Total estimated cost (local) | MYR 54,780 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | MYR 69,700 |
Subjects
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Applied Science
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Pharmacy
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 54,780 | MYR 62,200 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | MYR 7,500 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 54,780 | MYR 69,700 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 18,260 | MYR 23,234 |
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
Academic Requirements
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A relevant Master's degree or equivalent OR
- A Master’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field, as recognised by the Senate OR
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent with final year research component, to be assessed by the faculty
English Language Requirements
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IELTS: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 60
- TOEFL Essentials (Online): 59
- MUET: Band 4.0
- Pearson Test of English: 59
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests:169
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
- Occupational English Test (OET): 250
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Research Methodology
- PhD Research
Semester 2
- PhD Research