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Course Overview

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology programme is the only postgraduate programme that is offered with the mixed-mode structure in Malaysia. Offered in the mixed-mode structure, this allows students to pursue research on innovative topics whilst going for structured taught courses providing them with advanced industry-specific knowledge.

This Master’s programme will equip science graduates with enhanced knowledge in conducting research and development in the science and technology industry on the local and global level. The programme is specially designed to equip graduates (from various fields such as pharmacy, life sciences, biotechnology, and chemical engineering) with the skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in the pharmaceutical industry, research and development and academia. Through this Master’s programme, students will be able to contribute positively to the betterment of the society.

This programme is suitable for working professionals

Curriculum

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (July – November)

• Research Methodology
• Industrial Pharmacy
• Product Formulation and Development
• Research I*

Semester 2 (January – May)

• Advanced Drug Delivery
• Research II*

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

A B.Sc. in Pharmacy OR a BPharm (Hons) Degree OR an equivalent undergraduate degree in a related field.

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 or above

IELTS

Band 5.0 or above

TOEFL iBT

42

TOEFL Essentials (Online)

7.5

Pearson Test of English

47 or above

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154 or above

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

Linguaskill Online score: 154

• Applicants who obtained 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.

Career Prospects

As a growing industry in Malaysia, the pharmaceutical industry has high potentials for earning foreign currency for the country. Master of Science Pharmaceutical Technology graduates could contribute to various pharmaceutical industry departments, encompassing (i) quality control (ii) research and development, and (iii) sales and marketing. Graduates will also develop applications on business management and entrepreneurship skills to further enhance their competitiveness in the working force. 

Pharmacy is also rapidly developing in Malaysia due to the Ministry of Health’s vision to increase the pharmacy workforce ratio for the population. Graduates of the Master of Science Pharmaceutical Technology programme can also advance into various academic opportunities worldwide to contribute further into research and academics.