Master of Science (Pharmacology)

RESEARCH MODE

 R211      Master of Science (Pharmacology)
 R07      Doctor of Philosophy

Research projects in the following areas are available:

  • Pharmacology
•            Cardiovascular System
•             Endocrine
•             Inflammopharmacology
•             Cancer
•             Angiogenesis
•             Molecular Pharmacology
•             Male Reproductive System
  • Pharmacokinetics
•             Bioavailability
•             Distribution
•             Drug metabolism
  • Traditional Medicine/Herbal Medicine/ Natural Products
•             Pharmacology
•             Analysis
  • Biotechnology
•             Biopharmaceuticals
•             Biosimilars
•             Bioprocessing
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Neurosciences
•             Neuropharmacology
•             Behavioural Studies
  • Toxicology
•             Oral Toxicity
•             Dermal Toxicity
•             Genotoxicity
•             Carcinogenicity
•             Ocular Toxicity
•             Molecular Toxicity

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)

  1. 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
  2. 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) / RM1000.00 (PhD)

International

Registration Fees                                           :               RM 910.00
Personal Bond                                                :               RM 1900.00        
Tuition Fees (Per Semester)                        :               RM 6200.00
Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation)      :               RM1000.00 (MSc) / RM1500.00 (PhD)