Overview

About the programme

You will be admitted directly to a particular research area led by departmental members who will be appointed as supervisors. There are no taught courses examined by written papers, but you will have access to a wide range of lecture courses at a taught master’s level and foundation or preliminary level, as appropriate.

There is also a wide range of courses and workshops you will be able to attend to acquire skills that will be necessary for the pursuance and presentation of your research, as well as your professional development as a research scientist. The PhD in Pharmacy (Pharmacology) is offered at the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

Programme Structure

The curriculum includes:

Cardiovascular pharmacology
Neuropharmacology
Diabetic pharmacology
Research methodology
Research proposal
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants

Required documents:

1 passport sized photograph
A copy of your passport (detail page)
Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)

Tuition Fee

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International

16676 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50029 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
National

8045 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24135 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.