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Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Quest International University (QIU)
DurationFull-time – Minimum : 3 years, Maximum : 5 years; Part-time – Minimum : 4 years, Maximum: 7 years
Study ModeFull-time/Part-time
LocationPerak Darul Ridzuan
IntakesJanuary, April, July and October
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Programme StructureFull-Time, Part-Time

About the programme

This course is designed in such a way as to produce researchers with knowledge in the area of pharmaceutical sciences, procedures and regulations related to the area of research. Information required to carry out the quality research would be useful to train graduates to conduct world-class research. Students are required to identify a suitable case or problem of interest, undertake a comprehensive study of the case and formulate a methodology for experiment. The research can be conducted entirely in their registered field of study or involve some form of cross discipline study. Students pursuing thesis are expected to demonstrate a high level of independence in conducting research.

Field of study:

Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Drug discovery research and development
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Control
  • Formulation research and development
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing services
  • Pharmaceutical Distributions
  • Pharmaceutical care services
  • Pharmacy Practices
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Education

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Master's degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in Pharmacy or related fields accepted by the HEP or Senate; or
  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia

English Language Proficiency Requirements for International students:

  • IELTS Academic: 5.5 or its equivalent (include MUET Band ≥ 4)

What you’ll study

Programme Structure

  • PSC1101 Research Methodology
  • PSC2202 Thesis

Career pathways

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