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Master of Philosophy in Pharmacy (Research)

Taylor's University

Program overview

The Master of Philosophy in Pharmacy (Research) program at Taylor's University Malaysia offers a concentrated curriculum for advanced study and research in pharmacy. With cutting edge resources and knowledgeable instructors, students participate in demanding research projects and cross-disciplinary teamwork. Graduates can contribute to advances in pharmacy and healthcare delivery by pursuing positions in academia, research facilities, the pharmaceutical industry, and the hospital sector.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Min. CGPA of 2.75 as accepted by the Senate

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

Community Pharmacist, Veterinary Pharmacist, Industrial Pharmacist

Curriculum

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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

Pharmacy Education

  • Interprofessional Education
  • Innovation in teaching and learning

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

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

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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

Is this program right for you?

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