Overview
Is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmaceutical Sciences for You?
Our PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences is rooted in several research areas which include experimental design and biostatistics, animal handling techniques, drug discovery, design and development, advanced pharmaceutical analysis, clinical pharmacy and more.
Join our research group, work with state-of-the art equipment and gain professional development opportunities.
Our Pharmaceutical Sciences programme combines a wide range of scientific disciplines that are vital to the invention and development of modern drugs and therapies. The programme structure for this subject area is designed to offer graduates specialised expertise and first-hand experience in the area of pharmaceutical research.
Students conducting research here can also take advantage of ample facilities, including the Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Biomedical Engineering Lab and Phamaceutical Compounding Lab.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Many graduates upon completing their doctoral research would go on to research and academic positions in universities and organisations.
Career Organisation
Your skills as a researcher is highly valued with potential to work at the following organisations:
- Hospitals
- Private medical centres
- Primary care clinics
- Community/Retail pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Research centres
- Universities
Research Structure
Research Area
Engage in pivotal research within areas like:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Natural & Herbal Product Development
- Bioactive Compound & Drug Synthesis
- Natural Product Analysis
- Molecular Modelling & Drug Design
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Stem Cell & Cellular Therapy
- Medical Microbiology
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
- Drug Delivery
- Solid Dosage Form
- Polymer Synthesis & Targeted Drug Delivery
- Halal Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Medication Safety & Pharmacovigilance
- Pharmacy Education
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Pharmacoethics & Pharmaeconomics
- Hospital Pharmacy & Pharmacy Management
- Psychometric Study
- Social Pharmacy
The Experience
Who is supervising?
Students are supervised by experienced researchers employed by UoC.
On Campus Learning
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus
Off Campus Learning
Solve World Challenges
Solve World Challenges
Pharmaceutical Sciences research has the potential to revolutionise healthcare. The University aims to produce researchers who are competent and able to participate in pharmaceutical research activities producing high quality research outcomes and publications that can benefit local and global healthcare needs.
Entry Requirement
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Master’s Degree Level) | Master’s Degree in a relevant field from the University of Cyberjaya or any other institution recognised by the Malaysian government, acceptable to the University; OR |
| Other qualifications equivalent (Master’s Degree Level) | Any other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree recognised by the Malaysian government, acceptable to the University; OR |
| Other equivalent qualifications (Master’s Degree Level) | Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government and acceptable to the University; AND |
| For International Students Only | Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (pBT) or 80 (iBT) or minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or its equivalent |
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Notes
Other acceptable entries: any other qualifications equivalent to a Master‘s degree recognised by the Malaysian government, acceptable to the University. |
