Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmaceutical Science

(N/727/8/0099)10/26(MQA/PA11935)08/24

INTAKES : March, June, September & December

DURATION

Full time: 3 – 6 years
Part time: 4 – 8 years

PROGRAMME LEVEL : PhD

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :

Our PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences is rooted in several research areas which include experimental design and biostatistics, animal handling techniques, drug discovery, design and development, advanced pharmaceutical analysis, clinical pharmacy and more.

Join our research group, work with state-of-the art equipment and gain professional development opportunities.

Our Pharmaceutical Sciences programme combines a wide range of scientific disciplines that are vital to the invention and development of modern drugs and therapies. The programme structure for this subject area is designed to offer graduates specialised expertise and first-hand experience in the area of pharmaceutical research.

Students conducting research here can also take advantage of ample facilities, including the Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Biomedical Engineering Lab and Phamaceutical Compounding Lab.

SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : 

▶️ Master’s Degree in a relevant field from the University of Cyberjaya or any other institution recognised by the Malaysian government, acceptable to the University;

OR

▶️ Any other qualifications equivalent to a Master‘s degree recognised by the Malaysian government and acceptable to the University;

OR

▶️ Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government and acceptable to the University.

CAREER IMPACT

Career Prospects

Many graduates upon completing their doctoral research would go on to research and academic positions in universities and organisations.

Career Organisation

Your skills as a researcher is highly valued with potential to work at the following organisations:

• Hospitals
• Private medical centres
• Primary care clinics
• Community/Retail pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Research centres
• Universities

Research Area

• 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