Master of Pharmaceutical Science
KPT / JPT( N / 0916 / 7 / 0006) 04 / 29- MQA / PSA17576
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DURATION 1 – 2 YEARS( full-time)
INTAKE FEBRUARY( LEVELS 1 AND 3 ONLY) AND JULY( LEVEL 2 ONLY)
FEES RM48,480 Malaysian student
RM54,720 International student 2026 fees per year
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Get the contemporary skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical and allied industries.
This course builds on your scientific knowledge, delivering the most current and highly sought-after skills required for success in the contemporary workplace.
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.
WHAT YOU’ LL LEARN
• A curriculum customised to address local and regional pharmaceutical industry needs
• If you’ re from an allied field, advanced preparatory studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills base necessary for advanced studies in pharmaceutical science
• Fundamentals of drug discovery and development with case studies and hypotheticals to highlight and address critical issues and challenges in these processes
• Hands-on experience in various analytical, formulation, modelling and research techniques.
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT You’ ll go on a professional placement in the pharmaceutical or related industries or in a research laboratory, which gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to solve contemporary problems in a workplace setting.
PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS If you have a pharmaceutical science qualification, you may receive credit exemption and gr e in 1.5 years of full-time study.
CAREER PATHS
• Product development or formulation in pharmaceutical and allied industries such as the cosmetic, personal care, food and beverage, coatings and paints sectors
• Analytical development
• Bioassay development
• Manufacturing
• Pharmacovigilance
• Preclinical and translational pharmacokinetics
• Process development
• Quality assurance or control
• Regulatory affairs
• Research and development.
What I enjoyed most at Monash was the vibrant research culture, where I could engage in discussions with supervisors and peers, brainstorm ideas, and support one another. The open and collaborative environment, free from excessive red tape and hierarchy, allowed us to explore areas of interest freely and develop our research with flexibility.”
DR RUTH SIM
Bachelor of Pharmacy Doctor of Philosophy( Pharmacy) Lecturer, Monash University Malaysia
Ruth’ s thesis evaluated the clinical effectiveness and economic impact of antidiabetic medications, focusing on cardiovascular and renal outcomes. Her findings could help optimise care and inform resource allocation and reimbursement policies. She aims to establish herself as an epidemiologist, using technology to enhance disease tracking and optimise cost-effective, sustainable treatments in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
1 Part-time study is not available for international students.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2026
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