Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Drug Design and Discovery | Pharmaceutical Analysis | Pharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, and Pharmacokinetics | Industrial Pharmacy | Natural Products·College of Pharmacy

Master

Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University Of Science & Technology)

Overview

The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) is a 2-year (full-time) or up to 4-year (part-time) program, including a year-round thesis, for students interested in research areas including drug design and discovery, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutics, industrial pharmacy, and natural products.

Typical Job Titles

Quality control specialist
Quality assurance professional
Research & development scientist
Poison control centre staff
Forensic pharmacist
Bioequivalence centre researcher
Research centre scientist
University academic/researcher
Analytical laboratory professional
Regulatory affairs specialist

Secure your spot today!

Fall 2026 applications are now open! Apply today and get ready to begin an exciting journey at Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University Of Science & Technology).

Apply Now

Tuition & Fees

Contact admissions

Click here to view Financial Information

Program Details

Degree level: Master
College: College of Pharmacy
Concentration: Drug Design and Discovery | Pharmaceutical Analysis | Pharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, and Pharmacokinetics | Industrial Pharmacy | Natural Products

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Develop and integrate advanced pharmaceutical sciences knowledge into the specialised research area

Academic Requirements4

1Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification approved by UAE-MoHESR
2Valid English Language Proficiency Certificate (minimum IELTS 5, TOEFL 500, or equivalent)
3Up to 3 remedial courses may be required if Bachelor's degree lacks required specialization
4Remedial English course required if English proficiency score not met (exemptions apply for native speakers or English-medium instruction)

Required Documents15

All of these are required to apply.

1UAE Secondary School Certificate (Science/advance Or Arts/general) or its equivalent
2A General Secondary school certificate/ transcript, or its equivalent certified by the Ministry of Education in the UAE. Or a certified copy of it.
3In case the General Secondary Education certificate is issued from abroad; an equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education must be submitted.
4A valid English Language Proficiency certificate according to the required score in each specialization
5A copy of a valid passport.
6A valid Emirates ID
7Two passport-sized photographs.
8A Health Certificate.
9Technical secondary certificate, certified copy may be submitted.
10A certificate of equivalency that is issued by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
11An official and attested transcript from the previous University or college showing all earned credits and grades, along with the university’s course catalog, describing the courses the student had previously taken.
12The transcript must be certified from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates if the student has studied at a university from outside the country.
13certificate of equivalency for the diploma issued by the UAE Ministry of Education, if the diploma is from a country other than the UAE
14Official letter from the original University providing a list of the courses in which a student is allowed to register.
15Personal photo.

Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University Of Science & Technology)

Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University Of Science & Technology)

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Overview

Typical Job Titles

Secure your spot today!

Tuition & Fees

Program Details

Learning Outcomes

Academic Requirements4

Program Requirements5

Required Documents15