Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Course overview
Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
Duration | 6 years |
Intakes | February, April, June, September, October |
Tuition (Local students) | ₹ 888,400 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | ₹ 1,248,723 |
About
This pharmaceutical sciences doctoral programme provides rigorous research training in a range of scientific disciplines that are critical to the success of modern pharmaceutical scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, government, and academia. Taught in a highly multidisciplinary atmosphere, our graduates gain the knowledge and skills required for research related to human health and disease, as well as for the design, development and delivery of medications for safe and effective therapy.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- ₹ 888,400
- Local students
- ₹ 1,248,723
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
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Entry Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (NORMAL MODE)
Master’s Degree in Pharmacy
Master’s degree in Pharmacy / relevant science discipline; OR
Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/ relevant science discipline with CGPA 3.67 and registered as a Masters candidate and achieve outstanding performance in research and conversion assessment with Senate approval; OR
Equivalent Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications which is recognized by the Malaysian Government.
For international students: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550 paper based or 213 for computer-based (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
*Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
i. Within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
ii. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation.
iii. Approval of the Taylor’s University Senate.
*Any of the above conditions would require student's research proposal to be approved.
*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (PRIOR PUBLICATION MODE)
Candidates must obtain a master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia; OR
Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP;
In addition to the above criteria, those who want to join Doctoral Degree by Retrospective or Prior Publication mode must include the below to their formal application:
Minimum of 5 publications in alignment with the theme of the specialisation;
An executive summary of the above publications establishing
o The theme that connects the published works to be submitted (up to 1,000 words);
o Contribution to knowledge in the field of the proposed area of study (up to 1,000 words)
For international candidates, evidence of English Language Proficiency as determined by the intake standards approved by the Senate
A list of scholarly published work; AND
Curriculum Vitae
A Selection Committee must be established to review the formal application for PhD by Retrospective or Prior Publication and recommend to the Senate to obtain approval.
*Criteria for published works
a) Published work must encompass high-quality journals, monographs, books, research-based chapters in books, electronic publications which have not been used to obtain other awards or deemed a part of those awards.
b) The publications must be published within a period not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of submission.
c) For the five (5) nominated publications, the candidate must be the principal author with the contributions of others clearly defined.
Curriculum
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.
KEY RESEARCH AREAS
At Taylor’s University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.
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