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MASTER and PHD PROGRAMMES
AT UCSI
UCSI University's Office of Postgraduate Studies (OPS) is entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating, promoting and managing all activities pertaining to postgraduate learning. The office supports the postgraduate community at every level for students to pursue academic excellence. The unparalleled experience provided to our postgraduate students includes allowing them the opportunity to work with leading academics and professionals in the industries. If this is your calling, we want you here.
Over 30 Years of Track Record
It has a three decade-long history of shaping the lives of thousands through education.
A Leader in Higher Education
It's currently ranked in the top 265 among the world's universities, maintaining its status as one of Asia's top private universities in the competitive annual university rankings.
A Leader in Graduate Employability
It's ranked as one of Malaysia's best for producing top quality graduates.
14 Fellows
of Academy of Sciences Malaysia are at UCSI University.
List of Programmes
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Applied Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
MSc Applied Sciences, by Research
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Biotechnology with Business Management
MSc Food Science with Business Management
MSc Nutrition with Management
Master of Science Policy and Communication
Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Industrial PhD in Engineering
Master In Engineering (Smart Engineering Management)
Master of Philosophy in Engineering
Master of Petroleum Engineering
Medicine and Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)
MSc (Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic And Regenerative Medicine)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
MSc Pharmaceutical Technology
Master of Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Postgraduate Supervisors
Applied Sciences
Distinguished Professor Dr Phang Siew Moi, FASc
Research Expertise:
Algae and Seaweeds Biotechnology, Algae for Renewable Energy, Algae in Bioremediation
Professor Datuk Dr Rohana Binti Yusof, FASc
Research Expertise:
Biochemistry
Professor Ts Dr Lionel In Lian Aun
Research Expertise:
Cancer vaccines, Antibody engineering, Immunotoxins, Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy
Associate Professor Dr Crystale Lim Siew Ying
Research Expertise:
Antibiotic resistance and biological responses, Gene expression profiling
Professor Dr Nyam Kar Lin
Research Expertise:
Lipids nanotechnology for food and skincare products
Assistant Professor Dr Baskaran Gunasekaran
Research Expertise:
Metabolic and clinical biochemistry, Enzyme Biochemistry
Engineering
Professor Dato' Ir Ts Dr Mohd Rizon Bin Mohamed Juhari
Research Expertise:
Signal & Image Processing, Artificial Life and Robotics, Intelligent Systems
Professor Dr Mohd Razman Bin Salim
Research Expertise:
Water and Wastewater Treatment, Biological and Physical-Chemical Processes, Bio-membrane and Carbon Adsorption, Waste Management
Associate Professor EUR ING. Ir Ts Dr Lim Wei Hong
Research Expertise:
Computational Intelligence, Energy Management Optimization, Digital Image Processing
Associate Professor Ir Dr Mahmud Iwan Solihin
Research Expertise:
Artificial Intelligence-Machine learning, Robotic and automation, Control engineering
Associate Professor Dr Elango Natarajan
Research Expertise:
Soft Robotics, Spine Analysis, Optimization of Machining Parameters, Reinforced Composite
Assistant Professor EUR ING. Ts Dr Thung Wei Eng
Research Expertise:
Microbial Fuel Cell, Photocatalytic Fuel Cell, Photovoltaic Fuel Cell
Medicine and Health Sciences
Assistant Professor Dr Revathy A/P Sankaran
Professor Ts Dr Cheah Shiau Chuen
Research Expertise:
Cancer Biology, Angiogenesis, Drug screening & Bioassays, Tumour Microenvironment
Associate Professor Dr Farahnaz Amini
Research Expertise:
Telomere and DNA damage, Public Health, Breast Cancer
Assistant Professor Ts Dr Eugenie Tan Sin Sing
Research Expertise:
Ecopharmacology, Environmental factors for Health, Emerging pollutants in Environment
Assistant Professor Ts Dr Tan Chung Keat
Research Expertise:
Environmental Health, Antioxidant and Oxidative Stress, Phytochemistry
Assistant Professor Dr Normina Binti Ahmad Bustami
Research Expertise:
Healthy Aging, Microplastics, Emerging pollutants, Environmental health
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Professor Dr Mogana Sundari A/P Rajagopal
Research Expertise:
Antimicrobial natural products research to address antibiotic resistance (AMR)
Professor Dr Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar
Research Expertise:
Pharmaceutical Technology, Nanotechnology, Protein and Polypeptide Deliver
Assistant Professor Dr Muhammad Junaid Farrukh
Research Expertise:
Adherence, Neuromedicine, Thromboprophylaxis
Assistant Professor Dr Ashok Kumar Janakiraman
Research Expertise:
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Self-microemulsion drug delivery, Transdermal patches
Assistant Professor Dr Chew Yik Ling
Research Expertise:
Bioactivity of tropical plants specifically on anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Professor Ts Dr Lee Ming Tatt
Research Expertise:
Neuropharmacological study at various brain/nerve regions of laboratory mice/rats
SCHOLARSHIPS & STIPENDS Available
Offered to qualified candidates enrolled in any of the Master's or Doctorate degree programmes at UCSI University.
01.
UCSI UNIVERSITY TRUST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
- Applicable for all postgraduate programmes
- Open to Malaysian and international students
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver
02.
UCSI UNIVERSITY GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (GRA)
- Applicable to selected postgraduate programmes
- Open to Malaysian students
- Monthly stipend
Awards & Recognitions
QS World University Rankings 2025
UCSI University climbed 35 spots in the QS World University Rankings 2025 to rank 265th in the world, placing in the world's top 1% for the third year running.
UCSI University ranks 45th in Asia
UCSI University is ranked 45th in Asia after making an impressive 16-spot climb in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025. The University has improved its rank for eight straight years in the competitive annual exercise that ranks Asia's top universities.
QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2024
UCSI University continues to be recognised on the global stage in 2024. Despite the competitive landscape, the institution maintains its presence across multiple disciplines, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
QS Recognition for Improvement
First and only university in the world bestowed with the QS Recognition for Improvement Award for improvement by the most ranks on average
RCE Greater Kuala Lumpur
Acknowledged as a Regional Centre of Expertise Greater Kuala Lumpur (RCE Greater KL) by United Nations University (2021).
Get In Touch With US
Our Location
Office of Postgraduate Studies (OPS)
10th Floor, Block G, UCSI University, No. 1, Jalan UCSI, UCSI Heights (Taman Connaught) 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
