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MSc (Pharmaceutical Technology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

MSc (Pharmaceutical Technology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    Specific fields of research are drug delivery, nutraceutical, drug development from natural products and alternative medicine.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Pharmaceutical Technology

    • Novel drug delivery system
    • Nutraceutical
    • Natural products
    • Bioproducts

    Traditional Medicine/Herbal Medicine

    • Naturopathy
    • Traditional & complementary medicine

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or

    B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields 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

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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 : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • 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) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • 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) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • 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) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

MSc (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme relates to drug research and development methods.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    · Novel drug delivery system
    · Nutraceutical
    · Natural products
    · Bioproducts

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or

    B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields 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

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
    Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • 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) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • 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) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • 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 (Pharmacy) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

MSc (Pharmacy) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    This involves drug development using recombinant technology and drug molecular mechanism.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Pharmacy

    • Pharmaceutical biotechnology
    • Molecular pharmacology


    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or

    B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields 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

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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 : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • 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) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • 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) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • 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 (Biomedicine) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

Msc (Biomedicine) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    Integration between biology and medicine in wide research areas including molecular and cell biology, stem cell, genetic disease, immunology and immunoregulation, differentiation, preclinical and clinical research.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Biomedicine

    • Molecular and cellular biology

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or

    B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields 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

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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 : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • 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) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • 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) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • 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 (Nutrition) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

MSc (Nutrition) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme deals with various aspects in medicine with nutritional status.

    Research Thrust Areas

    Nutrition

    • Sports nutrition
    • Community nutrition
    • Oncology nutrition
    • Clinical nutrition
    • Nutrition for the ageing
    • Nutraceuticals
    • Functional foods
    • Traditional & complementary nutrition
    • Herbal nutrition
    • Nutrition for lifestyle diseases
    • Nutrition for special population

    Expertise available in the following Institute:
    Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
    www.amdi.usm.my

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or

    B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields 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

  • 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 score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
    • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
    • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
    • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
    • A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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 : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 340.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 227.50
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00
    • 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) : 4,200.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 120.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • 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) : 2,500.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    ** Fees are subject to change

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