Pharmacy research programme MPhil

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

1 years

Intake

FebFebAprAprJunJunSepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 6.5

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 58,630

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	No data

Our PhD degrees are available in both full-time and part-time formats, with part-time options offered exclusively to Malaysian students. Typically, a full-time PhD requires three years of research, followed by an additional year for writing up your thesis.

An MPhil degree may be awarded after one year of study, with an additional year for writing, if either you or the University determines that this is a more suitable qualification.

Research plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry, and our academic staff are at the forefront of scientific and healthcare advancements. Our current research areas showcase the diverse expertise of our faculty, the successful acquisition of research funding, and recent grant applications. We provide high-quality doctoral training for postgraduate students interested in pursuing an MPhil or PhD. As a research student, you will collaborate with a supervisor who will guide you in your research and thesis development.

Entry Requirements

An upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

For other qualifications and certificates please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Our programs offer you the opportunity to pursue research in an area of your interest, enabling you to focus on a specific niche and make significant contributions to science. By becoming an MPhil/PhD student at our school, you will join a vibrant research community and engage with world-changing issues at the forefront of science and healthcare. This experience will also help you develop skills that are highly valued in academia as well as in the biotechnology, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries.

Recent MPhil/PhD graduates from the School of Pharmacy at the Malaysia Campus typically pursue careers in academia or research, working for government agencies, international research organizations, and universities, or serving as experts and consultants in their areas of expertise.

Course content

Our MPhil and PhD degrees are based on research in the School of Pharmacy. Some of the areas in which postgraduate degrees can be studied are given below. Some of the areas in which postgraduate degrees can be studied are given below.

Non-communicable diseases (cancer, obesity and diabetes, resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia)
Drug-induced hypersensitivity
Drug and herb interactions and CYP polymorphisms
Medicinal mushrooms
Environmental health
Infection and Immunity (vaccine and vaccine safety, antimicrobial research, paedagogy in science)
Biological evaluation and mode of action of natural products
Nanotechnology and Nanoparticle Sensing System
Personalised Medicines
Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmacy Practice and Health Optimisation