Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Programme Description

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

Neurosciences

• Neuropharmacology
• Behavioural Studies

Toxicology

• Oral Toxicity
• Dermal Toxicity
• Genotoxicity
• Carcinogenicity
• Ocular Toxicity
• Molecular Toxicity

Language Requirement

• A minimum score of 550 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

• A Bachelor’s degree (First Class Honours / CGPA >3.67) in a related area in Science

• A Master’s degree in a related area in Science (research mode)

• A Master’s degree in a related area in Science (coursework/mixed-mode) with a CGPA of 3.00 or above.

Language Requirement

• A minimum score of 550 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

Duration

• Full-time : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time : Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

Fees

• Registration Fees:RM 340.00
• Tuition Fees (Per Semester):RM 4150.00
• Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation):RM750.00 (MSc) / RM1000.00 (PhD)

• 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)

Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia