PhD in Pharmacy
About
About
Research plays a vital role in driving innovation within the pharmaceutical industry, and the University of Nottingham Malaysia’s School of Pharmacy is deeply engaged in cutting-edge scientific and healthcare advancements. UNM offer rigorous and high-quality doctoral training for students pursuing this programme, providing them with the opportunity to contribute to impactful research that shapes the future of healthcare. Under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor, research students receive dedicated support in developing their research projects and theses, fostering both scientific discovery and professional growth.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONDoctoral Degree (PhD)
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION3 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 150,000
FOREIGN COSTMYR 168,000
SUBJECTSPharmacy
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 150,000 | MYR 168,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 150,000 | MYR 168,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 50,000 | MYR 56,000 |
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
A Master’s degree (or international equivalent) plus an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline
A first-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline
Applications from all academic backgrounds are welcome, provided relevant qualifications are met.
Some programmes may require prior study in related fields.
Interviews may be conducted if further evaluation is needed.
Eligibility will only be confirmed after submission of a complete application.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
Minimum 19 in Writing and Listening
Minimum 20 in Reading
Minimum 22 in Speaking
PTE (Academic): 71 overall, with no less than 65 in each component
MUET: Band 4.5
Note:
IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic results must be less than two years old
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
Online versions of IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE are not accepted
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
A Master’s degree (or international equivalent) plus an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline
A first-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline
Applications from all academic backgrounds are welcome, provided relevant qualifications are met.
Some programmes may require prior study in related fields.
Interviews may be conducted if further evaluation is needed.
Eligibility will only be confirmed after submission of a complete application.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component
TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
Minimum 19 in Writing and Listening
Minimum 20 in Reading
Minimum 22 in Speaking
PTE (Academic): 71 overall, with no less than 65 in each component
MUET: Band 4.5
Note:
IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic results must be less than two years old
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
Online versions of IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE are not accepted
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
Curriculum
Research areas include:
Non-communicable diseases (cancer, obesity and diabetes, resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia)
Drug-induced hypersensitivity
Drug and herb interactions and CYP polymorphisms
Medicinal mushrooms
Environmental health
Infection and Immunity (vaccine and vaccine safety, antimicrobial research, paedagogy in science)
Biological evaluation and mode of action of natural products
Nanotechnology and Nanoparticle Sensing System
Personalised Medicines
Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmacy Practice and Health Optimisation
Non-communicable diseases (cancer, obesity and diabetes, resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia)
Drug-induced hypersensitivity
Drug and herb interactions and CYP polymorphisms
Medicinal mushrooms
Environmental health
Infection and Immunity (vaccine and vaccine safety, antimicrobial research, paedagogy in science)
Biological evaluation and mode of action of natural products
Nanotechnology and Nanoparticle Sensing System
Personalised Medicines
Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmacy Practice and Health Optimisation