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Course Overview

Fully accredited by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia, UCSI University’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is well-known among industry practitioners and employers. Hands-on approach and student-centred, the programme is designed to encourage students to become independent learners who are capable of undertaking and understanding challenges in the use of medicine and in healthcare. The programme is geared towards the patient as the major focus for the application of knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences. There are four main areas within the programme: Physiology and Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, and Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. This programme will equip you with the scientific, clinical and professional knowledge as well as strong communication skills to positively impact the healthcare system.

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) programme is recognised by the Malaysian Pharmacy Board (MPB). The Pharmaceutical service division under the Ministry of Health recognises UCSI as a Provisionally Registered (PRP) training facility under R&D pathway.

Programme Details

The duration of the programme is 4 years.

In each year there are two long-semesters consisting of 14 weeks of instruction with 2 weeks of examinations. The long-semesters start in September and February.

In addition, students also undertake a research and development project in their final year.

Applicants shall be required to pass an aptitude test and/or a university entrance examination.

Key highlights of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in UCSI University

• Technology and research-focused curriculum.
• Pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy experiential learning (PRAXIS).
• Overseas hospital attachment and research attachment at top universities.
• Industrial sponsorship that grantees employment at leading global and national companies.
• Holistic education that produce industry and work ready graduates.

Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1

• General Chemistry for Pharmacy
• Introductory Physiology
• Microbiology for Pharmacy
• Basic Pharmacology and Immunopharmacology
• Professional Skills I
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU – U4)

Semester 2

• Organic Chemistry
• Basic Medicinal Chemistry
• Biostatistics and Research Methods
• Professional Skills II
• Nervous System and Pharmacotherapy I
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (For Malaysian and International students) (MPU – U1)

Year 2

Semester 1

• Biochemistry for Pharmacy
• Physicochemical Properties of Drugs and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
• Cardiovascular System, Blood and Pharmacotherapy
• Antimicrobial Therapy I
• Pulmonary, Renal and Pharmacotherapy
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU – U4)

Semester 2

• Antimicrobial Therapy II
• Endocrine System and Pharmacotherapy
• Extemporaneous Preparation in Pharmacy
• Gastrointestinal System and Pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacognosy
• Marketing for Pharmacy
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (for Malaysian students only) (MPU – U1)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (for international students only) (MPU – U1)

Year 3

Semester 1

• Pharmaceutical Analysis I
• Dosage Form Design I
• Basic Pharmacokinetics
• Evidence Based Medicine
• Nervous System and Pharmacotherapy II
• Introductory Clinical Pharmacy
• Extracurricular Learning Experience (MPU – UI)

Semester 2

• Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• Community Pharmacy Practice
• Dosage Form Design II
• Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics
• Pharmacy Law and Ethics
• Pharmaceutical Analysis II

Year 4

Semester 1

• Advanced Drug Delivery
• Hospital Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacotherapy I
• Cancer Chemotherapy
• Undergraduate Research Project
• Geriatric Pharmacy
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption (MPU – U3)
• University Life (MPU – U2)

Semester 2

• Industrial Clerkship
• Pharmacy Management
• Pharmacotherapy II
• Clinical Clerkship
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Industrial Management
• Drugs of Abuse and Society
• Veterinary Pharmacy

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

U2

Professional Skill I & II

U3

Religions in Malaysia

U4

Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 to 3

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

General Certificate of Education Advanced (A Levels)

Grade BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum grade B)
• Physics or Mathematics

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Grade BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum grade B)
• Physics or Mathematics

Note: A combination of A-Levels or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement

Matriculation or Pre-study in Medicine and Pharmacy

Grade BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum grade B)
• Physics or Mathematics

and

Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.

Pre-medical/Pre-pharmacy Programme or Foundation in Sciences
Matriculation or Pre-study in Medicine and Pharmacy

Grade BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum grade B)
• Physics or Mathematics

and

Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.

and

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

5Bs each in 5 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
• Another subject

or

General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) Levels

5Bs each in 5 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics or Additional Mathematics
• Another subject

or

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

B4 each in 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics or Advanced Mathematics

Note: A combination of SPM and O-Levels (or equivalent) results is allowed to fulfill the entry requirement.

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - 5 Subjects

B4 each in 5 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Advanced Mathematics
• Another subject

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

A minimum of 30 points overall

and

attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics or Mathematics

With a minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level.

Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
Western Australian Curriculum Council
Higher School Certificate (HSC) Sydney Australia
Trinity College Foundation Studies
Australian Universities Foundation Programmes
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)

Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum 75%)
• Physics or Mathematics

or

75% TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR provided the subjects include:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum 75%)
• Physics or Mathematics

Diploma in Pharmacy or Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent

CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)

and

Provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years and completed in the same institution.

and

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

2Bs each in

• Chemistry
• Biology/Physics/Maths

Credits in 3 other subjects including English

or

General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) Levels

2Bs each in

• Chemistry and
• Biology/Physics/Maths and
• Credits in 3 other subjects

Note: A combination of SPM and O-Levels (or equivalent) results is allowed to fulfill the entry requirement.

Degree in Health or Medical or Pure or Applied Sciences

CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)

Other international qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Levels by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry (minimum 75%)
• Physics or Mathematics

English Language Requirement

For Local Students

IELTS

Band 5.0

TOEFL iBT

42

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3.0

Additional requirements

a minimum Grade C in English and Bahasa Melayu in SPM or an equivalent level is compulsory.

For International Students

IELTS

Band 5.0

TOEFL iBT

42

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3.0

Applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by the faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

Note:

• All applicants of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) must declare if they have:
  • been found guilty of any criminal offence(s);
  • serious physical or mental illness;
  • serious communicable disease(s) which may impact upon their future practice.
• A person with any of the following shall be disqualified from entry into a pharmacy programme:
  • found guilty of offence(s) affecting the human body;
  • recent or serious dishonesty e.g., cheating at examinations, falsification of documents, plagiarism;
  • serious physical or mental illness;
  • serious communicable disease(s).
• International students are required to attend a pre-admission interview.
• All applicants are required to pass an aptitude test and/or any suitable assessment set by the individual university.
• Graduates from a pharmacy programme who seek employment in the public sector must fulfil the criteria set by the Public Service Commission of Malaysia (SPA).

Career Prospects

Malaysia has a vision to increase the number of pharmacists for the country in recent years. In achieving this, it will enable the country to advance into its ability for dispensing separation. Dispensing separation is the provision where pharmacists are allowed the sole responsibilities in dispensing medicines with prescriptions from doctors. This system would benefit the public greatly with pharmacists screening and identifying drug-related problems in addition to provide important information on their drug therapy. It is believed that dispensing separation would expand the roles of pharmacists in the country.

With the increased awareness of the public in pharmacy, it is well acknowledged that there are three main career options of community pharmacy, industrial pharmacy and hospital & clinical pharmacy.

With the new developments in recent year all over the world, the public has been actively seeking the consultation of pharmacists in herbal medicines, traditional medicines and the other alternative medicine. Pharmacists in the ever changing world of drug therapy and advanced therapeutics would need to keep up to date with these developments. This is the reason for the emphasis of the UCSI University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) curriculum on the importance of life long learning for the profession.