Admission USM - APPLIED SCIENCES

MSc (Pharmaceutical Technology) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

OVERVIEW
Opportunities are available to suitably qualified graduates to carry out research in natural product chemistry and drug discovery, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, dosage form design and formulation development, pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmaceutical microbiology, drug delivery systems, traditional medicine, pharmacognosy, analytical chemistry, biosciences and neural sciences, hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, public health pharmacy, sociobehavioural aspects of pharmacy, pharmaceutical economics, pharmacoepidemiology, medicines policy and administrative aspects of pharmacy.

Transdisciplinary research is encouraged within the School and with other Schools within the university. There are also opportunities to be involved in research projects which are carried out in collaboration with other universities, institutions, industry and community in Malaysia, as well as abroad.

Research projects in the following areas are available:
- Design and development of novel drug delivery systems, including oral, topical, transdermal and pulmonary, for drugs as well as bioactives from natural sources
- Bioavailability studies
- Characterisation of pharmaceutical formulations and materials
- Pharmaceutical biotechnology
- Bioinformatics and molecular modelling
- Pharmaceutical microbiology
Expertise available in the following School: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree (Pharmacy) or any related BSc with

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

International applicants are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 70 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Linguaskill; or
- A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
- A minimum score of 109 in Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) ELS
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
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

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Clinical Pharmacy) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

OVERVIEW
Opportunities are available to suitably qualified graduates to carry out research in natural product chemistryand drug discovery, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, dosage form design and formulation development, pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmaceutical microbiology, drug delivery systems, traditional medicine, pharmacognosy, analytical chemistry, biosciences and neural sciences, hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, public health pharmacy, sociobehavioural aspects of pharmacy, pharmaceutical economics, pharmacoepidemiology, medicines policy and administrative aspects of pharmacy.

Transdisciplinary research is encouraged within the School and with other Schools within the university. There are also opportunities to be involved in research projects which are carried out in collaboration with other universities, institutions, industry and community in Malaysia, as well as abroad.

Research projects in the following areas are available:
- Therapeutics
- Hospital pharmacy
- Community pharmacy
- Public health pharmacy
- Clinical medicines
- Medication counselling
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Parenteral nutrition
- Ambulatory care pharmacy
- Oncology pharmacy
- Paediatric pharmacy
- Geriatric pharmacy
Expertise available in the following School: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A Master's degree in research mode; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
- Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
International applicants are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 70 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Linguaskill; or
- A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
- A minimum score of 109 in Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) ELS
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
DURATION

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 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

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

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) : 2,500.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Social and Administrative Pharmacy) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

OVERVIEW
Research projects in the following areas are available:
- Social Pharmacy
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Pharmacy Management
- Pharmaceutical Marketing
- Pharmacoinformatics
- Pharmacy Practice
- Public Health Pharmacy
- Health Related Quality of Life Studies
- Pharmaceutical Financing
- Health Systems Research
- Pharmaceutical Policy
Expertise available in the following School: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree (Pharmacy) or any related BSc with

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

International applicants are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 70 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Linguaskill; or
- A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
- A minimum score of 109 in Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) ELS
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
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

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

OVERVIEW
Research projects in the following areas are available:
- Natural product and herbal research
- Isolation and characterisation of chemical constituents
- Standardization, quality control, herbal monographs
- Pharmacokinetics and stability studies
- Principal components analysis
- Biological activities (antimalarial,antiobesity, anticancer, kidney stone disease, etc)
- Proteomics of medicinal plants
- Metabolism
- Toxicology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Synthesis
- SAR
- Proteomic analysis of breast and colon cancers
- Biochemical toxicology and metabolism
- Cell culture, cancer biology and molecular biology
- Drug discovery and molecular modelling
- Cell-based and biochemical assays
- Halal pharmaceutical and standards, including gelatine source analysis
Expertise available in the following School: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree (Pharmacy) or any related BSc with

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

International applicants are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 70 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Linguaskill; or
- A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
- A minimum score of 109 in Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) ELS
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
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

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

PhD (Optoelectronics) - Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology

OVERVIEW
Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR) focuses on research and development (R&D) from the areas of nanoscience, nanomaterials, nanofabrication and nanoengineering that are collectively building intellectual and technological bridges from nanoscale concepts to practical nano optoelectronic devices and systems.

This institute has been considered to be one of the most modern and innovative research laboratory on optoelectronics and nanotechnology in Universiti Sains Malaysia which has an extensive range of equipments and facilities for growth, fabrication and characterization of optoelectronic and electronic devices at nanoscale. INOR has been setup with various state-of-the-art equipments, which supports the research activities from fundamental level to product development.

Currently, INOR offers Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science (Research Mode) in Optoelectronics for the following research fields i.e Nano Materials Fabrication and Characterization; Nano Materials and Devices; Nano Device and Packaging; Modelling and Simulation of Nano Optoelectronic Devices; Nano Integrated Systems; Solid State Lighting Solutions; and Nano Optics. The graduates from these programs are expected to have high employment prospects in semiconductor electronics industry.

Research Thrust Area:

Nano Materials
- III-V nitrides
- Silicon (Si)
- Zinc oxide (ZnO)
- Carbon
- Silicon germinium (SiGe)
- Graphene
- Organic materials
- Biomaterials
- Porous Membrane
Nano Optical and ElectronicDevices
- Light Emitting Diode (LED)
- Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED)
- LASER
- Solar Cell
- Sensor
- Discrete Electronic Diodes
- Nano Electromechanical System (NEMS)
- Solid State Lighting
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A Master's degree in research mode; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
- Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable
DURATION

Full-time: Min 24 months / Max 60 months

Part-time: Min 36 months / Max 90 months

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,535.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,550.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,150.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,800.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,530.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Pharmaceutical Technology) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

MSc (Pharmaceutical Technology) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

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PhD (Clinical Pharmacy) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD (Clinical Pharmacy) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

OVERVIEW

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

FEES

MSc (Social and Administrative Pharmacy) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

MSc (Social and Administrative Pharmacy) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

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MSc (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

MSc (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

OVERVIEW

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

FEES

PhD (Optoelectronics) - Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology

PhD (Optoelectronics) - Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology

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