M.Sc.(Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Overview

The programme encompasses drug discovery, drug design, drug development, techniques for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs, quality management and the regulatory environment, and research skills including writing proposals, scientific writing and specialized laboratory skills.IMU’s Analytical & Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme consists of two semesters and is a combination of course work and research. Learning activities are conducted on weekends for the convenience of working students.The MSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MAPC) programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry community and the oldest chemical society in the world. Accreditation by the Royal Society of Chemistry is a formal recognition that the programme is in line with international quality and standards. Employers are assured that graduates with accredited degrees have achieved the standards required to be considered professional chemists.

Entry Requirements

A. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSB. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSApplicants are required to have obtained: A Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum cGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University’s Senate; orA Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum cGPA of 2.50, but not meeting cGPA 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; orA 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.For Malaysian Students Not applicableFor International Students IELTS : Band score 5.0; orTOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; orCambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; orCambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; orCambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; orPearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47; The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:International students from countries in which English is the first language.International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.