Admission  @Universiti Sains Malaysia

MSc (Healthcare Biotechnology) - Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

OVERVIEW

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

Expertise available in the following Institute: Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPharm) http://www.ipharm-nibm.my/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry (Pure or Applied), Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related area with:

  • A minimum CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent for International students
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or equivalent for Malaysian students
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
DURATION

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) :1,550.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) :1,400.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : +604 653 2606
Fax : +604 653 2940
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
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