MALAYSIA
MASTER OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
KPT / JPT( N / 0916 / 7 / 0006) 4 / 29- MQA / PSA17576
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The Master of Pharmaceutical Science equips you with the contemporary skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical and allied industries.
The course examines the fundamentals of drug discovery and development, using case studies and hypotheticals to highlight and address critical issues and challenges in these processes. You’ ll gain hands-on experience in various analytical, formulation, modelling and research techniques, with all of your learning unpinned by the guiding principles of sustainability, social responsibility and positive impact. The course culminates in an extended professional placement.
Whether you’ re from an allied field looking for new opportunities in pharmaceutical science, or an industry professional wanting to develop more specialised skills for an enhanced competitive edge, this master’ s degree will open doors for you.
DESIGNED FOR RELEVANCE
Our curriculum mirrors that at our Australia campus but is customised to address local and regional pharmaceutical industry needs. You’ ll gain an internationally-valued education with strong regional relevance, priming you for success worldwide and locally.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Master specialised expertise and industry-relevant skills through practical experience in our modern laboratories.
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
Go on industry or research placements and gain valuable real-world experience, enhancing your employability.
ENTER AN ALLIED FIELD
Are you a science graduate looking to transition into the pharmaceutical industry? This course includes preparatory units that will give you the knowledge and skills required to complete your studies.
CREDIT EXEMPTION
If you have a pharmaceutical science qualification, you may be exempted from selected units and graduate in 1-1.5 years of full-time study.
BURSARIES
Receive a 10 % tuition fee waiver when you successfully enrol in this course. Visit monash. edu. my / scholarships for details.
2 years( Full-time) February and July
RM48,480
Malaysian student
RM54,720
International student 2026 fees per year
Coursework
CAREER PATHS Here are some common graduate destinations:
• pharmaceutical or biomedical scientist
• product developer or formulator in pharmaceutical and allied industries such as the cosmetic, personal care, food and beverage, coatings and paints sectors
• research associate / scientist.
You’ ll also be equipped for various roles in pharmaceutical and allied industries companies, including:
• analytical development specialist / scientist
• bioassay development specialist / scientist
• manufacturing / production executive / engineer / biotechnologist
• medicinal / pharmaceutical chemist
• pharmaceutical and medical science liaison specialist
• pharmaceutical / product application specialist
• pharmacovigilance specialist / scientist
• preclinical and translational pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics specialist / scientist
• process development / MS & T engineer
• quality assurance specialist / scientist
• quality control specialist / scientist
• regulatory affairs specialist / scientist.
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