MASTER OF SCIENCE (PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY) APPLICATION PACKAGE

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1 MASTER OF SCIENCE (PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY) APPLICATION PACKAGE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY FACULTY OF SCIENCE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 1

2 Content Contents Page Instructions to Applicant 3 General Information about the Programme 5 Application Checklist 7 Application Fee Form 8 Application Form 9 Referee Letter 17 Transcript Request Form 21 Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 2

3 Instructions to Applicant INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT Introduction The following information has been prepared to assist in the filing of application for admission to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology programme. For more information, please visit the programme website at Alternatively, queries may be directed to: The Administrator Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Programme Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science National University of Singapore 18 Science Drive 4 Singapore phabox2@nus.edu.sg Enclosed are: General Information on Programme Application Form Application Checklist Referee Letter (from 2 different referees) Application Fee Form Transcript Request Form Application Procedures 2 sets of application forms must be completed, with passport-sized photographs and copies of each of the supporting documents listed below for each set. Please complete the application form in English. If supporting documents are not in English, it must be accompanied by certified true copies of the English translation of the documents. Please provide the information directly in the application form, instead of making referral to curricular vitae or other supporting documents. Any omission of information required in the application forms or supporting documents will render the application void and should be avoided. Students found to have given inaccurate information may be required to withdraw from the programme. Applicant s full name should be written on the first page of every document and any variation in the name that appears in any of the documents should be highlighted. Supporting Documents: 1. GCE A Level certificate or its equivalent 2. Degree certificates and other diplomas or certificates used in support of the application. 3. Transcripts of academic records from each university or college attended. a) Original official transcripts should be provided and all other supporting documents must be CERTIFIED true copies. NUS graduates will have to approach the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) to certify their documents. See for the contact address of NUS OSA. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 3

4 Instructions to Applicant b) For foreign graduates, if you wish to submit your transcript together with your application form, the official transcript must be enclosed in a SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or his representative. c) You are responsible for requesting your transcript from the university concerned. Please use the enclosed Transcript Request Form for this purpose. If you have attended more than one university, you should make photocopies of the Transcript Request Form as required. 4. Original TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and/or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) score sheets that are within two years validity, where applicable. GRE score sheet is required in application if an applicant does not: a) have Honours classification in the degree pre-requisites stated, b) hold equivalent degrees from overseas universities. Applicants can either: i) Submit score sheets certified by their universities with an original stamp; or ii) Request the OSA to certify their score sheets if they are in Singapore; or iii) Request ETS to send the score sheets direct to the department applying for. Our institution codes for the respective tests are as follows. GRE TOEFL Professional Certificates, if any. 6. Citizenship Certificate. (E.g. Singapore citizen certificate / Singapore Birth Certificate / Documentary proof of Permanent Residence / Dependent Pass / Employment Pass.) 7. Documentary evidence of financial support (E.g. bank statement / letter of confirmation from a sponsor / documentary evidence of scholarship or other awards obtained). 8. address is necessary for the department to correspond with applicants on issues related to the application, such as requesting for missing or additional documents. Application Fee A non-refundable fee of S$ (inclusive of GST) is payable for each application submitted. Transcript Request Form An official transcript of academic records is required from each university attended. Referee Letter Referee Letters from 2 different referees are required and to be provided in separate sealed envelopes. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 4

5 General Information about the Programme GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME Description and Objectives The pharmaceutical industry has been one of the fastest growing industries in Singapore for the past five years, and pharmaceutical industry is the main driving force for the growth of Singapore biomedical sciences. As observed in 2006, pharmaceutical industry has achieved an astonishing 34.5% growth in manufacturing output which amounted to $S20 billion and it has created more than 4000 jobs. A survey of the growing pharmaceutical industry reveals a constant and strong demand for skilled workforce in the area of formulation science, product quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The National University of Singapore s Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology programme aims to address this gap in manpower training. Prospective students who are already working or aspiring to enter the pharmaceutical industry are invited to apply for enrolment in this programme. Students are allowed to complete the course in four semesters in part-time mode. Upon graduation, the graduates are capable of contributing in various aspects of pharmaceutical industry, ranging from manufacturing, processing, formulation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance of pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products. The graduates will be equipped with knowledge and skills in formulating and processing of chemical and biological drugs into various pharmaceutical dosage forms; in addition, they will be familiar with the regulatory and quality compliance of pharmaceutical products. Eligibility To be admitted into the M.Sc. programme (part-time), candidates must be holders of at least a 2nd Class Lower Honours classification in one of the following degrees, or their equivalent: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, OR Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences, OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Food Science & Technology, OR Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry (Drug Option), OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Honours), OR Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours). Alternatively, candidates, who do not have Honours classification in the degree pre-requisites as stipulated above, may apply for admission with GRE results. Candidates, who hold equivalent degrees from overseas universities, may apply for admission with GRE and TOEFL results. Prior to admission, candidates, who have not read and passed NUS Pharmacy undergraduate modules PR1102, PR2101, PR3102 and PR4106 or their equivalents, will have to read and obtain a good pass for the bridging module PR3301 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms. The bridging module will be offered from August to November each year. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 5

6 General Information about the Programme Curriculum On top of the bridging module PR3301 where applicable, candidates admitted into the Master degree programme must read and pass a total of 10 modules, comprising 6 essential modules and 4 elective modules: Essential Modules Elective Modules PR5301 Food and Drug Laws PR5211 Pharmaceutical Analysis IV PR5302 Regulation of Drug Development PR5212 Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry PR5303 Good Regulatory Practices PR5214 Advances in Tablet Technology PR5213 Pharmaceutical Process PR5216 Advances in Drug Delivery Validation PR5217 Formulation Science PR5219 Product Quality Management PR5218 Practical In Product Development PR 5220 Bioprocess Technology (Lab rotation) And others Candidature and Graduation Requirements The maximum candidature for a part-time student shall be 4 years. To graduate with the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, candidates must have achieved a CAP of at least 3.00 for the required modules. Termination of candidature will result if a student fails to maintain the minimum CAP. A candidate, whose progress, in the opinion of the Faculty, has not been satisfactory, may be required at any time by the Faculty to terminate his/her candidature. Fees Fees payable shall be self-financing. Employers of candidates may provide financial support. Tuition Fees (S$ per annum) Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, International Student Bridging Module 1500 MSc (PST) Modules 3,000 per module *AY Academic Year which consists of August and January intakes. Other mandatory miscellaneous fees apply. Kindly refer to for more details. The University reserves the right to update the fees without any prior notice. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 6

7 Application Checklist APPLICATION CHECKLIST Please be reminded to include the following documents in your application: Completed application form Completed application fee form (attached together with cheque/bank draft) Supporting documents (to be arranged in the following order) Copy of Citizenship Certificate Documentary evidence of financial support Certified copy of GCE A level certificate or its equivalent Certified copy of other diplomas or professional certificates Original/Certified copy of Bachelor's Degree transcript [English Translation] * Original/Certified copy of Bachelor's Degree Scroll [English Translation] * Original or certified TOEFL / IELTS score sheets (For applicants whose degrees are from the Universities where English is not the main medium of communication) Original or certified GRE / GATE score sheets Two (2) referee forms in separate sealed and signed envelopes * These documents should be sent to us in SEALED envelopes with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or his representative. * English translations should be attached when necessary. REMINDER Please ensure that all the application documents are mailed in time to reach National University of Singapore by the application deadline. The applicant is held responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. IMPORTANT NOTICE In addition to the hard copy application here, applicants are also required to register and submit forms on-line at DISCLAIMER The information provided in prospectus is accurate as of May The National University of Singapore reserves the right to make changes. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 7

8 Application Fee Form NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY APPLICATION FEE 1. A non-refundable fee of S$100, inclusive of GST, is required for each application. 2. Cheque/bank draft should be made payable to National University of Singapore. 3. Please write your name, contact number, and purpose of payment on the reverse side of your cheque/bank draft. 4. Payment by telegraphic transfer should be avoided. Sending of cash is not encouraged. 5. Please not that your application will only be processed upon the receipt of the application fee. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name (Dr/Mr/Mrs/Mdm/Miss/Ms)* *Please delete accordingly (as in Identity Card / Passport) (Underline surname / family name) Mailing Address Phone Number Mobile Number Fax Number Address For official use only Date Receipt Number Received the sum of S$100 in payment of the application fee for admission to the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Programme (To be credited to G/L and WBS N ) Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 8

9 Application Form ADMISSION APPLICATION FORM Name of Applicant (as it appears in NRIC/Passport and underline Surname/Family name) Source of Advertisement (How did you come to know about the NUS and/or our graduate programme? Please include the reasons for choosing NUS and to which other university universities have you applied?) Intake (Please tick in the relevant box) August Intake January Intake Application Deadlines: For Jan Intake --> Closing Date: 15 September For Aug Intake --> Closing Date: 15 April Type of Programme (Please tick in the relevant box) Part-Time Financial Assistance (Please tick in the relevant box) Self-Finance (Documentary evidence of financial support in the form of a bank statement, a copy of recent payslip or a letter of confirmation from a sponsor must be enclosed.) Sponsorship (Please Specify ) A letter of confirmation from a sponsor must be enclosed. Acknowledgement of Application An will be sent to the applicant upon receipt of an application package. Please ensure that the address stated in the application form is correct. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 9

10 Application Form [1] PERSONAL PARTICULARS Title : Mr. / Miss / Mrs / Madam Full Name : (as in NRIC/ Passport or other Official Document) Photograph of Applicant Family Name / Surname : Given Name : Sex : Female Male Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) : Place of Birth : NRIC/Passport No. : Ethnic Group (Please tick in the relevant box) Chinese Malay Caucasian Indian Eurasian Others (Specify ) Citizenship (Please tick in the relevant box) Singaporean Malaysian India Singapore PR P R China Others (Specify ) For Singaporean and Malaysian only (Please tick in the relevant box) Singapore Pink Malaysian Blue Singapore Blue Malaysian Pink NS - Singaporean Only (Please tick in the relevant box) Completed (ORD : ) Disrupted Not Applicable Serving (ORD : ) Exempted Marital Status (Please tick in the relevant box) Single Separated Widowed Married Divorced No. of children Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 10

11 Application Form Contact Information Home Address: Mailing Address: (If different from Home Address) Address: Tel No. (Home): Tel No. (Mobile): Tel No. (Office): Fax No.: [2] PARTICULARS OF NEXT-OF-KIN Name (Mr./Miss/Mrs/Mdm): Home Address: Relationship: Tel No. (Office): Tel No. (Home): Tel No. (Mobile): [3] ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (Attached original/certified true copies of certificates, degrees and transcripts. Graduates of foreign universities, please use the attached transcript request form for official transcripts to be sent direct from your universities) From To Institutions Attended Degree Class / Rank Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 11

12 Application Form [4] MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS From To Organisation Membership Status [5] SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES OR OTHER AWARDS RECEIVED From To Details Organisation [6] WORK EXPERIENCE, INCLUDE PRESENT OCCUPATION From (Mth/Yr) To (Mth/Yr) Name & Location of Organisation (Indicate Department) Title & Job Description Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 12

13 Application Form [7] MAJOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES From To Activities Office position held / Honours Elected / Appointed [8] LANGUAGES (Please tick in the relevant box) Spoken Written Languages Fair Good Excellent Fair Good Excellent [9] TOEFL/GRE/GATE/IELTS SCORES Test Type Score Test Date (YYYY) TOEFL IELTS NA Reading Score Test Date (YYYY) TOEFL Listening Writing Total GRE Score Test Date (YYYY) GATE Reading Score Listening Test Date (YYYY) Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 13

14 Application Form [10] OTHER INFORMATION (Please tick in the relevant box) (a) Have you previously applied for admission or been admitted to any postgraduate programme(s) in NUS? No Yes ( Please give details below) Programme(s) applied for : Year of application : Outcome of application : Successful / Rejected (please delete accordingly) (b) Will you be receiving financial support from other sources? No Yes (Please give details below) Name of award: Name of Sponsor: Period of award: Length of Bond (if any): Amount of Award: If yes, you are required to provide documentary evidence of financial support. (c) If you have applied to another department in the Faculty of Science, please state the second department which you have applied to: Programme (s) applying for: [11] REFEREES (To applicant: Please suggest two referees. Submit the referee s forms in sealed enveloped together with this application forms.) Title: Name Organization Position Held Address Referee 1 Referee 2 Phone Number Address Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 14

15 Application Form [12] PERSONAL STATEMENTS / LETTERS OF MOTIVATION (To applicant: Discuss your academic and career objectives. If you are sponsored by your company, please describe the deliverables and objectives of the company sponsorship. Please use an additional sheet if necessary.) DECLARATION 1. Have you ever been convicted of any offence by a court of law in any country or are there Yes / No any court proceedings pending against you anywhere in respect of any offence? 2. Are you currently, or have you ever been, charged with or subject to disciplinary action for Yes / No any type of misconduct, scholastic or otherwise, at any educational institution? 3. Are you currently, or have you ever been, under investigation or subject to enquiry in respect Yes / No of any misconduct, scholastic or otherwise, at any educational institution? If your answer to any or all of the above questions is yes, please provide a full statement of relevant information on a separate sheet of paper (and attach the relevant documents). Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 15

16 Application Form I hereby declare that all information provided by me in connection with this application is true, accurate and complete. I understand that any inaccurate, incomplete or false information given or any omission of information required shall render this application invalid and NUS may at its discretion withdraw any offer of acceptance made to me on the basis of such information or, if already admitted, I may be liable to disciplinary action, which may result in my expulsion from NUS. I hereby authorise NUS to obtain and verify any part of the information given by me from or with any source, as it deems appropriate. Signature Date Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 16

17 Transcript Request Form Name of applicant : Degree applied for : Department applied for : Confidential National University of Singapore Referee s Report The above-named is applying to undertake coursework or research leading to a graduate degree at the National University of Singapore. The University would appreciate receiving a confidential report from you on the applicant. Please use a separate sheet if necessary. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity/context? 2. Among the students at a similar level whom you have known in recent years, how would you rate the applicant? (Please select the appropriate box). Within the top 5% Within the top 25-50% Within the top 5-10% Within the bottom 50% Within the top 10-25% Unable to judge 3. How many students, and at which level, is the candidate being compared with? (please indicate the number in the space) undergraduate students (please indicate the number in the space) graduate students 4. Please assess the applicant on a scale of 1 (lowest ability) to 10 (highest ability) by circling the appropriate number or : (a) Intellectual ability Unable to (b) Originality Unable to (c) Motivation Unable to (d) Organisation & time management Unable to (e) Written communication in English Unable to Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 17

18 Transcript Request Form (f) Oral communication in English Unable to Confidential 5. Please on the applicant s academic ability and general suitability to undertake the proposed programme of study, and any other information you consider to be relevant to the application. 6. Recommendation (Please select the appropriate box). The applicant has my highest recommendation. I recommend the applicant with confidence. I recommend the applicant with some reservation. I do not recommend the applicant. (Please furnish reasons in a separate sheet of paper. Signature : Date : Name of Referee : Designation & University : Address : Address : Contact Number : Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 18

19 Transcript Request Form Name of applicant : Degree applied for : Department applied for : Confidential National University of Singapore Referee s Report The above-named is applying to undertake coursework or research leading to a graduate degree at the National University of Singapore. The University would appreciate receiving a confidential report from you on the applicant. Please use a separate sheet if necessary. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity/context? 2. Among the students at a similar level whom you have known in recent years, how would you rate the applicant? (Please select the appropriate box). Within the top 5% Within the top 25-50% Within the top 5-10% Within the bottom 50% Within the top 10-25% Unable to judge 3. How many students, and at which level, is the candidate being compared with? (please indicate the number in the space) undergraduate students (please indicate the number in the space) graduate students 4. Please assess the applicant on a scale of 1 (lowest ability) to 10 (highest ability) by circling the appropriate number or : (a) Intellectual ability Unable to (b) Originality Unable to (c) Motivation Unable to (d) Organisation & time management Unable to (e) Written communication in English Unable to Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 19

20 Transcript Request Form (f) Oral communication in English Unable to Confidential 5. Please on the applicant s academic ability and general suitability to undertake the proposed programme of study, and any other information you consider to be relevant to the application. 6. Recommendation (Please select the appropriate box). The applicant has my highest recommendation. I recommend the applicant with confidence. I recommend the applicant with some reservation. I do not recommend the applicant. (Please furnish reasons in a separate sheet of paper. Signature : Date : Name of Referee : Designation & University : Address : Address : Contact Number : Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 20

21 Transcript Request Form Transcript Request Form To: The Applicant Please complete this section of the form and send it to the Registrar (or relevant person-in-charge) of the University from which you are requesting your transcript. Applicant s Name: Date of Birth: Applicant s Address: University: Date of Enrolment: From To Field of Study: Degree: Date of Conferment: Programme Applied for: Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) To: The Registrar / Person-In-Charge 1. The person whose name appears above is applying for our Graduate Degree by coursework. 2. The application cannot be considered without an official academic records submitted by your University. This transcript must bear the stamp of your University and the name and signature of the Registrar or authorised person. 3. Subject to the rules governing your University, the transcript should include: (a) Date of enrolment; (b) A list of all subjects taken (with dates), and the grades obtained in each subject; (c) Title of degree awarded and date of conferment; (d) Rank in class; (e) Interpretation or explanation of the grades, marks or scores. 4. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. 5. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO APPLICANT. Please send the official transcript together with this form to the address below. MSc (Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology) Department of Pharmacy National University of Singapore 18 Science Drive 4 Singapore Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore 21