Health & MedicineBachelor's
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Taylor's University
Scholarship available
- Duration
- 5 years
- First year
- RM 91,728
- Intakes
- April, September
Health & Medicine · PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Science
Taylor's University
Program overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Science degree at Taylor University Malaysia provides advanced research possibilities in pharmaceutical science. Students perform in-depth research in specific areas of pharmaceutical science under the supervision of experienced faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates are equipped with advanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the field of pharmaceutical research and development through positions in academia, research facilities, or the pharmaceutical business.
Entry Requirements
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or relevant science discipline
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,related fields,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment
Future Careers
drug design and discovery , analysis and pharmaceutical quality , formulation design and development and pharmacoengineering, Toxicologist
Curriculum
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Duration
Full time
3 – 6 years
Part time
4 – 8 years
Research Methodology
In their first year, students must complete the following modules (totalling 6 credit hours): Research Method for Science and either Qualitative Research Methods or Quantitative Research Methods.
Key Research Areas
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
- Community pharmacy
- Digital Health and Innovation
- Disease burden studies
- Legislative and regulatory pharmacy
- Medication safety and optimization
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacoinformatics
- Quality of life studies
- Social and administrative pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Technology
- Bioequivalence studies
- Controlled-release drug delivery systems
- Fast-dissolving drug delivery systems
- Pre-formulation studies
- Transdermal/Topical drug delivery systems
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Phytochemistry
- Analytical method development and validation
- Computational medicinal chemistry
- Design and development of herbal formulations
- Extraction of herbal drugs
- Isolation and characterization of herbal constituents
- Medicinal chemistry (organic synthesis)
Pharmacology
- Antimicrobials
- Anti-inflammation
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Diabetes Pharmacology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology of herbal extracts
- Stem cells and exosomes
Pharmacy Education
- Interprofessional Education
- Innovation in teaching and learning
Available scholarships
International Student Tuition Fee Rebate
A tuition fee reduction of up to RM 12,000 is available at Taylor's University for students of all nationalities. To qualify for this discount, applicants must submit their official high school certificate during the application process.
Entry requirements
PhD: a master's degree and a research proposal.
Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.
Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.
Career opportunities
- Medical doctor
- Dentist
- Nurse
- Allied health professional
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- RM 23,285
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- Duration
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- First year
- RM 8,668
- Intakes
- March, September
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