Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
KPT/JPT (R2/210/8/0016) 03/27 - MQA/SWA0117
Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.
This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Studying with us offers you a unique opportunity to become part of a tight knit community of people, all utterly dedicated to improving the world around them. Our researchers are constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, and their work is at the forefront of life-saving drug discoveries and health policy developments. Now is the time to change the world. Come and join us.
Revising drug doses for Asian bodies
Professor Gan Siew Hua’s study was the first to learn that Malaysians have increased difficulty metabolising certain drugs, leading to more side effects. By adjusting doses based on genetic differences, we can ensure that all patients are receiving the best treatment possible.
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Duration
3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)
Type
Research
Intake
Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)
Fees
In 2024, the annual tuition fees for this course are:
- RM46,080 for Malaysian students
- RM50,880 for international students.
General fees:
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
- Anticancer therapeutics
- Clinical pharmacy
- Complementary and alternative medicine
Digital health - Drug delivery
- Drug discovery and development
- Health economics
- Health policy
- Medicinal chemistry
- Microbiology
- Neuropharmacology and medical biochemistry
- Organics and biomolecular chemistry
- Pharmaceutical analysis/Pharmaceutical sciences
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacoepidemiology and evidence synthesis
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy practice
- Public health.
The course consists of a research and thesis component of no more than 80,000 words, and a professional development training program.
Ranked #2 in the world
Monash University is ranked #2 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
Benefit from expert supervision
Our cohort of research-active academic staff brings a wealth of insight and experience from industry and professional practice. You’ll receive consistently excellent teaching and guidance for the best learning outcomes.
A reputation for excellence
Our researchers are leaders in their fields who regularly publish in international journals and present their work at major conferences around the world. Some serve on editorial boards of leading journals, and many are involved actively in engagement with the community, pharmaceutical industries and professional bodies.
Vibrant research environment
By undertaking your graduate studies at Monash, you'll have the opportunity to be part of our stimulating, supportive and professional research environment. You'll also gain a genuine competitive advantage going into the workforce.
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To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy, you must have completed at least one of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
- A course leading to a level rated by the University as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
- A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project.Where ungraded, examiner’s reports will be taken into account
- Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.
Get in touch
Visit the School of Pharmacy or contact Ms Parameswari P. (School Manager) at mum-sro.pharmacy@monash.edu for more information about this degree.