PhD in Pharmacy

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. Our academic staff are actively involved in diverse research areas that reflect their wide-ranging expertise and the school’s strong track record in securing competitive research funding and grants.

We offer rigorous and high-quality doctoral training for students pursuing an MPhil or PhD, 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.

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
  OR

• A first-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline

Note: Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against these standards.

Additional Notes:

• Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university.

• 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

Test result notes:

• 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

Disease & Therapeutics

• Non-communicable diseases (cancer, obesity, diabetes, resistant hypertension, dyslipidemia)

• Drug-induced hypersensitivity

• Drug-herb interactions & CYP polymorphisms

Drug Development & Delivery

• Nanotechnology & nanoparticle sensing systems

• Drug delivery systems

• Personalized medicines

Natural Products & Pharmacology

• Medicinal mushrooms

• Biological evaluation & mode of action of natural products

Public Health & Clinical Practice

• Environmental health

• Pharmacy practice & health optimization

Infection & Immunity

• Antimicrobial research

• Vaccine development & safety

• Pedagogy in science education