Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

Pharmacy, a fundamental pillar of healthcare, has its roots in humanity's recognition of the healing properties of natural substances. Pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, a responsibility that has earned the profession enduring respect and recognition.

By providing pharmaceutical care, pharmacists offer vital services that optimize medication therapy, prevent diseases, and improve patients' quality of life. This includes developing comprehensive medication management plans, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare providers to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Minimum Entry Requirements

A-Levels/STPM:

• Grades 3Bs, 2A1C, or 1A1B1C in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

• Chemistry must be a minimum Grade B.

AIMST Foundation in Science / Matriculation / Foundation in Science/ Matriculation / Pre-Medical or Pre-Pharmaceutical Studies:

• CGPA ≥ 3.0, including a minimum Grade B in Chemistry.

• Overall CGPA ≥ 3.0.

• Duration: Minimum 1 year.

Diploma in Science (Chemistry/Biology/Physics):

• CGPA ≥ 3.75, including a minimum Grade B in Chemistry.

Diploma in Pharmacy:

• CGPA ≥ 3.5.

Degree in Science:

• Science-based undergraduate degree with CGPA ≥ 2.75 (Note: CGPA 2.75 = Grade C+).

UEC:

• Pass with B4 in 5 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and any other subject.

• Pass in Bahasa Malaysia.

New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC):

• Pass with minimum grades BBB, ABC, or AAC in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

CIMP (Canadian International Matriculation Program) or CPU (Canadian Pre-University):

• Pass with a minimum of 73% (aggregate) in Chemistry.

SAM (South Australian Matriculation)/UNSW (University of New South Wales Foundation):

• Pass with a minimum average score of 14 or 73% (aggregate) in Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate (IB):

• Pass with a minimum score of 33 in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

Indian Pre-University (HSC/SSC):

• Pass with 80% (aggregate) in Chemistry.

HSC Bangladesh:

• Pass with Grade A (70-79%) in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.

Other Qualifications:

• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government.

Year 1 Course Modules

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Pharmacy

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Microbiology

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry I

• Hubungan Etnik

• ESAP (English for Specific Academic Purposes)

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Semester 2:

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry II

• Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Immunology

• Dosage Form

• General Pharmacology & Trichology

• TITAS (Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia)

• EPP (English for Professional Purposes)

• General Psychology

Year 2 Course Modules

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy

• Biochemistry

• Physical Pharmaceutics

• Peripheral Nervous System & Pharmacotherapy

• Gastrointestinal, Endocrine Systems & Pharmacotherapy

• Research Methodology & Biostatistics

• U4 Activities

Semester 2:

• Pulmonary, Renal Systems & Pharmacotherapy

• Cardiovascular Systems & Pharmacotherapy

• Pharmacognosy

• Pharmaceutical Technology

• Public Health Pharmacy Elective

Year 3 Course Modules

Semester 1:

• Central Nervous System & Pharmacotherapy

• Basics to Industrial Pharmacy

• Community Pharmacy

• Forensic Pharmacy & Ethics

• Pharmaceutical Analysis

• Dosage Form Design I

• Research Project I

Semester 2:

• Dosage Form Design II

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

• Antimicrobials & Anti-infectives

• Clinical Pharmacokinetics

• Hospital Pharmacy

• Industrial Training

• Research Project II

Year 4 Course Modules

Semester 1:

• Antineoplastic & Immunomodulators

• Pharmaceutical Management

• Applied Therapeutics I

• Counselling Skills for Pharmacists

• Hospital Training

Elective (Choose 1):

• Geriatric Pharmacy
• Drug Modeling
• Cosmetics and Toiletries
• Preclinical Drug Evaluation
• Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacogenetics
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Semester 2:

• Applied Therapeutics II

• Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmacoepidemiology

• Drug Information Services

• Clinical Pharmacy Training

• Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

• Elective (Choose 1):

• Nutraceutical Pharmacy
• Traditional, Complementary & Alternative Medicine
• Drug Abuse and Society
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Ergonomics and Occupational Health