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Master of Science (Pharmacy)

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

The programme aims to produce competent and compassionate researchers capable of producing quality research to meet the diverse health care needs of the community.

Programme Education Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO1 To produce competent researchers capable of delivering quality research in pharmacy and health sciences.
  • PEO2 To foster intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning and contribute to advancement of the pharmacy and health sciences.
  • PEO3 To be the premier educational partner for collaborative research and technopreneurial opportunities.
  • PEO4 To inculcate a spirit of respect for diversity and to ensure humane, ethical and cost-effective health care delivery.
  • PEO5 To produce skilled researchers in different areas of pharmacy and health sciences.

Programme Learning Outcome (PLOs)

  • PLO1 Knowledge of Discipline Area Demonstrate mastery of knowledge in pharmacy and demonstrate professional competency.
  • PLO2 Practical Skills Apply practical skill in delivering professional pharmaceutical care and pharmaceutical research.
  • PLO3 Social skills and Responsibilities Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of social issues and formulate effective strategies towards resolving related problems.
  • PLO4 Values, Attitudes and Professionalism Conduct research with minimum supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional code of practice.
  • PLO5 Communication, Leadership and Team Skills Develop leadership qualities through communication and able to work in team effectively with peers and stakeholders.
  • PLO6 Problem Solving and Scientific Skills Able to generate solutions to problem using scientific and critical thinking skills.
  • PLO7 Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills Display deep motivation and able to manage information for lifelong learning.
Programme Structure
Areas of Research
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Social and Administrative Pharmacy
  • Pharmacoeconomics
  • Any field of study related to pharmacy
Compulsory Module
  • Research Methodology
  • Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship

Career Information

Graduates will have excellent career opportunities as researchers, academicians, consultant pharmacist and project managers in any pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy, institution of research and higher education, government and non-government agencies in medical and health sciences.

Entry Requirements

Local Students
  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; OR
  • Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
English Requirement
  • UniKL Policy English Language Competency as Entry Requirement (International Students) – UniKL/CQA/POL/06
  • In the absence of English Language competency in the respective programme standards, UniKL Senate/Boards of Academic agreed the requirements shall be as below:
  • For Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) and postgraduate programmes the English language requirement is IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
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Fee:

Malaysian Students:
Full Time:
RM 4,500.00 (Per Semester)
RM 9,000.00 (Per Year)

Part Time:
RM 3,000.00 (Per Semester)
RM 6,000.00 (Per Year)

International Students:
Full Time:
RM 6,700.00 (Per Semester)
RM 13,400.00 (Per Year)
* Fees shown are the tuition fees only
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students)
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST Implementation
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

Demonstrate an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.

Be able to use a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.

Demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and will be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.

Programme

Semester 1 Credits Number
Rhetoric & the Public Sphere 4 ESTU 203
Communication & Everyday Life 2 ESTU 340
Critical & Rhetorical Methods 4 ESTU 657
Semester 2 Credits Number
Relational Communication 4 ESTU 768
Public Relations Campaigns 4 ESTU 432
Rhetoric of Social Movements 2 ESTU 873

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