Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

The Master of Science (MSc) programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UCSI University is a multidisciplinary full research mode postgraduate degree. It is the first Master's degree with specialisation in multidisciplinary areas of pharmaceutical sciences involving chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics and formulation science and pharmacogenomics, among others.

Experts in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences are much needed due to the growing demand in the pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia and internationally.

UCSI's researchers and supervisors are equipped with local and international research grants as well as the experience to mentor students in their research projects. They are also constantly engaging in ongoing professional development to ensure effective research supervision.

This programme is suitable for working professionals.

Academic Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
• An equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field may be accepted with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
• If the CGPA requirement of 2.75 is not met, applicants may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements

For Local & International Students

• MUET: Band 3.5
• IELTS Academic: Band 5.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
• TOEFL IBT: Total and Section Score: 3, Total Score: 44+
• Pearson Test of English: 47
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS: 107
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: Linguaskill Online score: 154; Occupational English Test (OET): 200
• Applicants who are pursuing Bachelor's degrees in other universities that use English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from taking English classes at UCSI University if the alma mater's Registrar issues an official letter indicating so to the University. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, conducted by UCSI's faculty experts, or sit for a written test before they are accepted for admission. Prior to the interview, applicants are also required to submit a research idea outline.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

• Research Methodology
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Master Research

Semester 2 onwards

• Master Research

Notes: The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.

The programme's comprehensive design and delivery paves the way for careers in advance scientific research and various fields, including:

• Academician
• Product development scientists
• Medicinal chemist
• Patent attorney
• Regulatory professionals
• Quality control and assurance personnel
• Medical science liaison
• Science writer
• Clinical research associate
• Pharmaceutical scientist