PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Our Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours programme which is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to enter the pharmacy profession. Throughout this 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours degree programme, you will be taught the fundamentals underpinning the use of medicine, including the physiology of the human body, the effects of medicines on human body and how medicines are developed and designed. You will become familiar with the professional aspects of pharmacy through a variety of placements with our extensive links with the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, and community pharmacy. In the fourth year, you will develop your research skills by completing a research project under the supervision of a dedicated staff in your chosen pharmacy area. Throughout the programme, you will be trained in communication skill to ensure that you can communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals. Your training will also include problem solving, decision making and developing the skills you need to adapt to any changes that may occur during your career.
Programme Structure
| SUBJECT | |
|---|---|
| Y1S1 | Introduction to Pharmacy Practice |
| Introduction to Pharmacology | |
| Physical Pharmacy | |
| English for Academic Writing | |
| Digital Skills Proficiency | |
| Developing Inquisitive Scientific Mind | |
| Human Values for Sustainability | |
| Y1S2 | Dispensing Practice I - Solid Preparations |
| Drugs That Act on Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems | |
| Dosage Form Design I - Solid Preparations | |
| Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| Ethnic Relation + B. Melayu Komunikasi 2 for International Student | |
| Mental Health 2 | |
| Y2S1 | Dispensing Practice II - Liquids & Semi Solid Preparations |
| Drugs That Act on Central Nervous System | |
| Dosage Form Design II- Liquid and Semi Solid Preparations | |
| Introduction to Organic Synthesis and Stereochemistry of Drugs | |
| Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analysis | |
| Medicinal Chemistry I | |
| Pharmaceutical Microbiology | |
| Veterinary Pharmacy (Elective) | |
| Y2S2 | Dispensing Practice III - Sterile Preparations and Aerosols |
| Drugs That Act on Endocrine, Reproductive and Gastrointestinal Systems | |
| Dosage Form Design III - Sterile Preparations and Aerosols | |
| Analytical Techniques in Pharmaceutical Analysis | |
| Medicinal Chemistry II | |
| Pharmaceutical Immunology | |
| TITAS/ Malaysian Studies 3 for International Student | |
| Y3S1 | Introduction to Pharmacotherapy |
| Pharmacotherapy of Respiratory, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Disorders | |
| Hospital Pharmacy | |
| Biostatistics and Epidemiology | |
| Pharmacy Ethics and Legislation | |
| Drugs That Act on Respiratory, Haematological, Inflammatory and Dermatological Disorders | |
| Drugs and Substance Use (Elective) | |
| Pharmacotoxicology | |
| Y3S2 | Pharmacotherapy of Infections |
| Pharmacotherapy of Oncology and Haematology Disorders (Elective) | |
| Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy | |
| Community Pharmacy | |
| Drug in Sports and Lifestyle Drugs (Elective) | |
| Antimicrobial, Antiviral, And Anticancer Drugs and modulators | |
| Advance Drug Delivery System II - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | |
| Radiopharmacy (Elective) | |
| Y4S1 | Clinical Pharmacokinetics |
| Pharmacotherapy of Renal and Cardiovascular Disorders | |
| Pharmacoeconomics | |
| Drugs That Act on Cardiovascular and Renal Systems | |
| Industrial Pharmacy - Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs | |
| Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine (Elective) | |
| Research Methodology | |
| Introduction to Business (Elective) | |
| Y4S2 | Entrepreneurship |
| Pharmacotherapy of Dermatology, Neurology, and Bone and Joint Disorders | |
| Pharmacotherapy of Psychiatric Disorders (Elective) | |
| Pharmacotherapy in Special Population (Elective) | |
| Pharmacy Management | |
| Research Project |
Entry Requirement
Higher School Certificate Level or its Equivalent (STPM and A-Level):
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Levels:
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
Matriculation:
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
Pre-Medical/Pre-Pharmacy Programme or Foundations in Science :
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 5 Bs each in 5 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and Another subject Or
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels 5 Bs each in 5 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject
Or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) B4 each in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Advanced Mathematics
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) :
B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Advanced Mathematics and Any other subject
Diploma :
Diploma in Pharmacy or Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) and
Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution and
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2 Bs each in Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Maths and Credits in 3 other subjects including English
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Levels:
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
Matriculation:
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
Pre-Medical/Pre-Pharmacy Programme or Foundations in Science :
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum grade B for chemistry.
Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 5 Bs each in 5 subjects:Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and Another subject Or
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels 5 Bs each in 5 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject
Or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) B4 each in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Advanced Mathematics
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) :
B4 each in 5 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics and Advanced Mathematics and Any other subject
Diploma :
Diploma in Pharmacy or Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) and
Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution and
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2 Bs each in Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Maths and Credits in 3 other subjects including English
Degree :
Degree in Health or Medical or Pure or Applied Sciences CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
International Qualifications :
A minimum of 30 points overall and
attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level
Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) or South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) :
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 75% in chemistry
Canadian Pre-U (CPU)or Canadian International Matriculation program(CIMP) :
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects:Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 75% in chemistry
All other international qualification :
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 75% in chemistry
Other equivalent qualifications :
English Proficiency: Band 3 in MUET / Score 550 TOEFL or Band 6.0 IELTS with min. Band 5.5 in each skill Writing, Reading, Listening or Speaking (WRLS)
Degree in Health or Medical or Pure or Applied Sciences CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
International Qualifications :
A minimum of 30 points overall and
attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level
Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) or South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) :
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 75% in chemistry
Canadian Pre-U (CPU)or Canadian International Matriculation program(CIMP) :
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects:Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 75% in chemistry
All other international qualification :
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects: Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 75% in chemistry
Other equivalent qualifications :
English Proficiency: Band 3 in MUET / Score 550 TOEFL or Band 6.0 IELTS with min. Band 5.5 in each skill Writing, Reading, Listening or Speaking (WRLS)
Career Opportunities
Community pharmacist
Industrial pharmacist
Hospital pharmacist
Research scientist
Pharmacologist
Product development scientist
Advantages
Quality
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) is designed in consultation with the Pharmacy Board Malaysia and a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions in hospitals and pharmaceutical laboratories.
Clinical Exposure
Students of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) gain experience in our rather exhaustive list of panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia
Affordable
Tuition fees for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.
Recognition
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and recognized by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia and Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Awarded byMAHSA University
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) is awarded by MAHSA University, a leader in Medical and Health Science Education in Malaysia