QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
#1
in Malaysia
#2
in Southeast Asia
#9
in Asia
#48
Globally
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is the first pharmacy school in Malaysia, offering the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours through a four-year programme. Since its establishment in 1972, the School has further realised its educational goals through the provision of postgraduate degrees, microcredential courses, training programmes and continuous professional development modules. The research conducted in the School has led to numerous international collaborations and industrial engagements. Located at the main campus on the island of Penang, students and staff enjoy being in the University in the Garden, within the vibrant and culturally exciting Malaysian state.
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The calls for interviews for admission into the pharmacy programme 2026-2027 via Saluran Perdana have been sent by USM's Admission Unit. Successful candidates for Phase 1 of the interview process are required to submit a 3-minute video to ppsfarmasiusm@gmail.com by 30th April 2026, 11.59 pm. Please check pohon.usm.my for further details.
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