University of Nottingham Malaysia
Pharmacy
MPhil
UNM/JPT-R/421/7/0036(7/26)MQA/SWA0820
PhD
UNM/JPT-R/421/8/0034(7/28)MQA/SWA0822
- Full-time: MPhil: 1-2 years / PhD: 3-4 years
- Part-time: MPhil: 2-4 years / PhD: 6-8 years
- Start date: February, April, June and September 2025
- Malaysian fee: RM50,000 per year
- International fee: RM56,000 year
- Intake: February, April, June and September
Research overview
Our PhD degrees are offered full-time and part-time. Part-time is available to Malaysian students only. The full-time PhD would normally take three years of full-time research with a further year for writing up. Our MPhil degree may be awarded after one year of study – followed by a one year write-up period – if you or the University decides that this is a more appropriate qualification.
Why choose this programme?
Research is crucial to the pharmaceutical industry and our academic staff are at the leading edge of scientific and healthcare developments. The current research areas reflect the breadth of expertise of our staff, the acquisition of research funds and recent applications for grants. We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate students who wish to pursue an MPhil or PhD. As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design.
Course content
Our MPhil and PhD degrees are based on research in the School of Pharmacy. Some of the areas in which postgraduate degrees can be studied are given below. Some of the areas in which postgraduate degrees can be studied are given below.
- Non-communicable diseases (cancer, obesity and diabetes, resistant hypertension and dyslipidemia)
- Drug-induced hypersensitivity
- Drug and herb interactions and CYP polymorphisms
- Medicinal mushrooms
- Environmental health
- Infection and Immunity (vaccine and vaccine safety, antimicrobial research, paedagogy in science)
- Biological evaluation and mode of action of natural products
- Nanotechnology and Nanoparticle Sensing System
- Personalised Medicines
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Pharmacy Practice and Health Optimisation
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
PhD
A master’s degree (or international equivalent), plus an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
Or
A first-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
MPhil
An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in pharmacy or a related scientific discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and consider a wide range of qualifications. For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields. As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.
Eligibility can only be confirmed upon submission of a complete application
IELTS (Academic):
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6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
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TOEFL (iBT):
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90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking) |
PTE (Academic):
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71 (with no less than 65 in each element) |
| MUET: |
Band 4.5 |
- IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
- IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
- MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
Fees
| Malaysian students | RM50,000 per year |
| International students | RM56,000 per year |
Funding
Find out about scholarships, financial assistance and specific research funding available to all malaysian and international students.
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Why Join the University of Nottingham Malaysia?
- Study at Malaysia’s No. 1 UK university*, the first and largest UK institution in the country
- A founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, we offer a world-class UK education with strong global recognition, impactful research, and academic excellence
- 5-Star Rating for research excellence recognised by the Malaysian Research Assessment (MyRA) for world-class research achievements
- Our graduates are consistently sought after by the top 100 global brands and earn up to 2x more** than the average graduate salary in Malaysia
*Based on student enrolment data from the Profile Book IPTS (MOHE) 2023.
**Based on the UNM Graduate Destination Survey (June 2023), with a national average salary of RM2,700.
This content was last updated on 30 May 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.