Overview
Is a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences for You?
Join our Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences research group, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and leverage professional development opportunities.
The Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences programme combines a wide range of scientific disciplines that are vital to the invention and development of modern drugs and therapies. The structure of this programme is designed to provide graduates with specialised expertise and first-hand experience in the field of pharmaceutical analysis and research.
Students enrolled in the Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences can take advantage of cutting-edge facilities, including the Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Biomedical Engineering Lab, and Bioequivalence Drug Lab.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Graduating with a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers the potential to advance your career in roles such as:
- Lecturer
- Researcher
- Scientist
- Research Co-ordinator
Career Organisation
Many graduates tend to pursue PhDs, leading to doctoral research and subsequent careers in research and academia. Your skills as a researcher will be highly valued by potential employers, including:
- Public hospitals
- Private medical centres
- Community clinics
- Community/Retail pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Research centres
Research Structure
Research Area
The Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences covers diverse areas including:
- 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?
The Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences programme is taught by experienced doctors, teachers, lecturers, researchers, and clinicians employed by UoC.
The programme is open for full-time with various method of teachings;
- Lectures and tutorials
- Written assessments
- Laboratory experiment sessions
- Industrial training
On Campus Learning
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus
Off Campus Learning
Solve World Challenges
Research in the field of Pharmacy is world-changing, as it finds cures while discovering fascinating ways the human body works. Students are taught to be assertive, thoughtful and guided with the ability to form an opinion on world challenges.
The University aims to produce competent pharmacy specialists in the expanding health care system who can provide advanced clinical / health care services including medication therapy, disease-state management as well as patient education and consultative activities.
Pharmacy-related programmes at UoC have rapidly evolved to meet the demands of the pharmaceutical industry. Our academic team has transformed study modules, patient care elements, community service, leadership, and R&D into quality programmes tailored to benefit the professional pharmaceutical industry and nurture a passion to care. Over the years, our graduates have met and exceeded the industry’s requirements and expectations.
Entry Requirement
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor’s Degree Level) | A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; OR |
| A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Bachelor’s Degree Level) | A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and less than 2.75 may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR |
| A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Bachelor’s Degree Level) | A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a CGPA less than 2.50, but with a minimum 5 years of relevant work experience may be accepted subject to internal assessment; OR |
| For International Students Only | Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (pBT) or 80 (iBT); or IELTS score of 6.0; or any other equivalent qualifications |
