Master of Science (Clinical Pharmacy)
RESEARCH MODE
Research projects in the following areas are available:
- Therapeutics
- Hospital pharmacy
- Community pharmacy
- Public health pharmacy
- Clinical medicines
- Medication counselling
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Parenteral nutrition
- Ambulatory care pharmacy
- Oncology pharmacy
- Paediatric pharmacy
- Geriatric pharmacy
Expertise available in the following School:
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
www.pha.usm.my
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess one of the following:
MSc
Malaysian applicants
- A BPharm or BSc (Hons)(Pharmacy) with CGPA of 2.75 or above;
OR
- A BPharm or BSc (Hons) (Pharmacy) with CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74, subject to additional requirements below
- Research experience – 1 year; or,
- Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or,
- Two (2) academic publications (journals, not proceeding(s)) in related field; or,
- Grade B for major/ elective courses; or,
- Grade B+ in final year project
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Science with CGPA of 3.00 or above.
International applicants
- A BPharm or BSc (Hons)(Pharmacy) or a Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Science with CGPA of 3.00 or above.
- Language Requirement (Applicable to International Applicants Only)
(Results must be attached with the application form)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper-based or 213 in Computer-based or 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); OR
- A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
PhD
Malaysian/International applicants
- A Bachelor’s degree (First Class Honours / CGPA >3.67) in a related area in Science
OR
- A Master’s degree in a related area in Science (research mode)
OR
- A Master’s degree in a related area in Science (coursework/mixed-mode) with a CGPA of 3.00 or above.
- Language Requirement (Applicable to International Applicants Only)
(Results must be attached with the application form)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper-based or 213 in Computer-based or 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); OR
- A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Duration
MSc
Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
PhD
Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
Part-time : Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters
Fees
Malaysian
Registration Fees : RM 340.00
Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 4150.00
Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 750.00 (MSc) / RM 1000.00 (PhD)
International
Registration Fees : RM 910.00
Personal Bond : RM 1900.00
Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 6200.00
Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 1000.00 (MSc) / RM 1500.00 (PhD)