Master of Science (Healthcare Biotechnology)
- Field Of Study:
- Health, Medicine & Welfare, Science & Mathematics
- Level Of Study:
- Postgraduate
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPharm) offers postgraduate programme by research in Healthcare Biotechnology. Healthcare Biotechnology serves as pivotal role in the realization of the Malaysian National Biotechnology Policy. IPharm aims to develop new pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals with commercialisation potential by:
- Identifying niche areas in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical biotechnology by exploiting readily available natural resources in Malaysia.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical biotechnology R&D.
- Sustaining prioritized R&D activities and adapt to the latest technology in drug discovery and development research area.
Research Thrust Areas
Healthcare Biotechnology
- Health Biotechnology
- Molecular Medicine
- Rapid Diagnostics
- Vaccinology
- Tissue Engineering
- Biomaterial Science
- Pharmacogenetics
- Novel Therapy
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Cancer Research
- RNA Technology
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:
MSc
- A degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry (Pure or Applied), Microbiology, Biotechnology (with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent (International students) and a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 for Malaysian with Pharmacy degree;
Or
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related area with minimum CGPA stated above.
Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 550 (Paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 213 (Computer-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Results must be attached with the application form.
Duration
MSc
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
