UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences research activities have increased by leaps and bounds, some in close collaboration with local research and government institutions. At the faculty, students are provided early exposure to various pharmacy-linked experiences such as industrial training, public health campaigns, community clerkship, hospital pharmacy clerkship and also to problem-based learning (PBL). In addition, they receive invaluable practical guidance from our external partners, experienced industrial speakers, appointed pharmacists and doctors incorporated under the various faculties. Last year, The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing at UCSI University’s Kuala Lumpur Campus enabled UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the pharmaceutical industry to work together on joint research to study the anti-cancer properties of plants found in Malaysia to combat cancer. Under this collaborative research effort, the faculty will establish several research groups to look into possible new therapeutic agents for cancer, with research as the focus of the faculty’s first postgraduate programme: the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. According to Dr Yeong, UCSI University’s Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, “Research needs to have a purpose and contribute to society. Although there is still much to do, we believe that the natural resources available in Malaysia allow for new therapeutic cancer treatments which we can contribute to. With the synergistic energy between us and natural wellness, we believe we can achieve many things.” UCSI University’s master’s programme offers a unique curriculum of both research and academic coursework that also includes compulsory elective business courses. It is the first private university in Malaysiato offer a degree in Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistryin a mixed mode format to prepare students for both academic and industrial careers and the business knowledge to better understand the background of their industry. Included in the programme is also a research project under the guidance of the Faculty academic team that would upon completion result in a thesis. UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences second postgraduate programme, Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology, aims to produce professional ethical graduates capable of contributing to the local and global pharmaceutical industry for the advancement of quality pharmaceutical products, as well as for research and development. Thus, students will be inculcated on life-long learning to develop creative, critical problem-solving skills with good communication, management and leadership skills.
Also using a mixed mode structure, this coursework plus dissertation structure offers advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical technology, as well as ‘elective’ management courses under the Faculty of Management and Information Technology. In addition, the Faculty also offers a recognised and well-established Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree to an increasing number of students. Arranged under four main disciplines, courses offered within the School of Pharmacy are Physiology & Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology and Clinical Pharmacy. With aunique curriculum, the Programme offers integrated courses involving the School’s four main disciplines to be taught in each body system. The four-year programme involves the early part of the curriculum to focus students gaining fundamental pharmaceutical knowledge as the foundation for their later years when they practise as pharmacists.
Also using a mixed mode structure, this coursework plus dissertation structure offers advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical technology, as well as ‘elective’ management courses under the Faculty of Management and Information Technology. In addition, the Faculty also offers a recognised and well-established Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree to an increasing number of students. Arranged under four main disciplines, courses offered within the School of Pharmacy are Physiology & Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology and Clinical Pharmacy. With aunique curriculum, the Programme offers integrated courses involving the School’s four main disciplines to be taught in each body system. The four-year programme involves the early part of the curriculum to focus students gaining fundamental pharmaceutical knowledge as the foundation for their later years when they practise as pharmacists.
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