Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme at the University of Cyberjaya is a full-time two-and-a-half years coursework programme designed to produce competent pharmacy specialists for the expanding health care system.
Graduates are trained to provide advanced clinical and health care services including medication therapy, disease-state management, patient education, and consultative activities, with the programme accredited by MQA and applicable for Bachelor students.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build advanced knowledge for medication therapy, disease-state management, and patient education.
- Develop the skills for clinical/health care services in a rapidly expanding health care system.
- Focus on consultative activities and patient-focused clinical learning.
- Apply advanced clinical and health care services to support medication therapy and disease-state management.
- Strengthen decision-making for medication therapy planning and patient education activities.
- Continue consultative learning through clinical service-oriented coursework.
- Integrate clinical pharmacy knowledge to support advanced clinical/health care services.
- Demonstrate readiness for specialist pharmacy roles requiring clinical service and consultative activity.
- Consolidate patient education and medication therapy competencies for graduation.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Research Methodology & Evidence Analysis | 0 | 0 | |
| Pharmacy Practice & Management | 0 | |||
| Pharmacotherapy in Internal Medicine | 0 | |||
| Pharmacotherapy in Infectious Diseases & Oncology | 0 | |||
| Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care & Nutritional Support | 0 | |||
| Pharmacotherapy in Special Population | 0 | |||
| Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | Internal Medicine Clerkship | 0 | 0 | |
| Infectious Diseases Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Paediatrics Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Critical Care Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Psychiatry Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Geriatrics Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Parenteral Nutrition Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Oncology Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Nuclear Pharmacy Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Ambulatory Clerkship | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain training aimed at advanced clinical and health care services, preparing you to work as a clinical pharmacy specialist who supports better medication outcomes.
- You develop consultative and patient-education capabilities that align with real pharmacy practice where pharmacists work directly with patients and clinicians.
- Your program focus on medication therapy and disease-state management helps you build job-ready competence for clinical pharmacy environments.
- You also build transferable skills relevant to industrial pharmacy work such as medication-related problem solving, supporting careers beyond hospital settings.
- You graduate with an MQA-accredited qualification that is designed to produce competent pharmacy specialists for the expanding health care system.
Employability rate
In Malaysia, pharmacy specialists trained for advanced clinical practice typically face an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting ongoing demand for clinicians and medication-management expertise.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook in health care settings that require advanced patient-focused pharmacy services.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (related field) + CGPA | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the field or a related field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or equivalent) as accepted by the University. Alternatively, applicants with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 (or equivalent) who do not meet 2.50 may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
| No direct related background (prerequisite pathway) | Candidates without a qualification in the related fields, or without relevant working experience, must undergo prerequisite courses determined by the University and meet the minimum CGPA based on the University’s published entry routes for international applicants. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy and related biomedical/clinical health disciplines | Direct match | Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a related field; otherwise the University may require prerequisite courses for international applicants. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the programme requires an English competency qualification to demonstrate you can study and participate in clinical and coursework activities conducted in English.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to show they can fund tuition and living expenses for the full duration of study in Malaysia. Follow the official Malaysian student pass requirements used for international students when preparing your financial evidence.
- Provide financial evidence required for international student pass processing in Malaysia (exact amount and document type follow the latest official guidance).
- Be ready to submit supporting documents that show access to education funding for tuition and living costs.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | July 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | September 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | August 15, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | September 15, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | September 15, 2026 |
| Official transcripts deadline | September 15, 2026 |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application to the programme
Apply using the University of Cyberjaya’s official process for the Doctor of Pharmacy programme. Complete the online form during the published application period and ensure your submitted documents match the admission requirements for international applicants. Prepare your passport and academic documents in advance so you can upload them without delay.
Prepare your qualification and English documents
Use your bachelor’s degree results and supporting transcripts to demonstrate eligibility under the University’s published CGPA routes for international applicants. Provide an accepted English competency test score (TOEFL or IELTS) as required for international students. If you do not meet the minimum CGPA, confirm your eligibility under the University’s internal assessment route before submitting.
Attend any internal review and follow up
If your CGPA is below the higher threshold, the University may consider your application subject to rigorous internal assessment. The University may also determine if prerequisite courses are required for candidates without relevant related-field preparation or working experience. Keep an eye on your application status and respond promptly to any document clarification requests.
Proceed with offer acceptance and student pass steps
After you receive an outcome from the University, follow the next instructions for acceptance and confirmation steps. International students should ensure they meet Malaysia student pass processing requirements by preparing the required financial and documentation evidence in line with official guidance. Start early so your documents are ready for processing and enrolment.