Pioneer Program Description
The programme focuses on developing practising pharmacists who can make a real difference to patients’ well-being while having a rewarding career.
The knowledge of drugs will progress from the study of how drugs are made and analysed for purity, to how they are formulated into dosage forms acceptable to patients; and their use in the prevention and treatment of diseases. The programme integrates scientific knowledge while attaining practical, clinical and professional skills, to equip students to be competent healthcare professionals of the future.
Duration of Study
4 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Kota Damansara
Intakes
Career Prospect
Community Pharmacy, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Academia, Government and Regulatory Agencies, Veterinary Pharmacy, Military Pharmacy, and Research.
Subjects Offered
Year 1
Semester 1
Data Analysis in Pharmacy
Cell Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
General Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1
Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Semester 2
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II
Pharmacology of Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Systems
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
Physical Pharmaceutics
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Year 2
Semester 1
Pharmacology of Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal and Reproductive Systems
Pharmaceutical Analysis II
Formulations and Technology I
Microbiology and Immunology
Community Pharmacy Practice
Pharmaceutical Compounding and Extemporaneous Preparations
Pharmacology of Nervous System
Semester 2
Applied Pharmacotherapeutics I
Formulations and Technology II
Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology
Dispensing Practice
Pharmacology of Haematology System,
Antimicrobial and Cancer Drugs
Year 3
Semester 1
Applied Pharmacotherapeutics II
Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Formulations and Technology III
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Toxicology
Natural Products in Medicine
Pharmacy Legislation & Ethics
Semester 2
Applied Pharmacotherapeutics III
Medicinal Chemistry
Quality Use of Medicines
Pharmaceutical Care in Specific Populations
Industrial Pharmacy
Electives: Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/ Bioinformatics/ Public Health & Disease Prevention/ Cosmeceuticals
Year 4
Semester 1
Research Methodology
Research Project
Research Dissertation
Community Pharmacy Placement
Semester 2
Hospital Pharmacy
Clinical Clerkship I
Clinical Clerkship II
Pharmaceutical Industry Placement
* Students are also required to undertake Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) as required by Ministry of Education, Malaysia.
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Foundation in Science, Ministry of Education Matriculation – CGPA 3.0 including a minimum of B in Chemistry
Sijil Pelajaran Tinggi Malaysia (STPM) – CGPA 3.0 with BBB or AAC or 1A1B1C in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, including a minimum of B in Chemistry
A-Level – BBB or AAC or 1A1B1C in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Diploma in Pharmacy – CGPA 3.5 or above
Diploma in Science (Chemistry/Biology/Physics) – CGPA 3.75 including a minimum of B in Chemistry
Degree in Science – CGPA 2.75 or above
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) – B4 or 70% in 5 subjects in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics (or one other subject)
Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT),
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE),
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) – Minimum ATAR of 80% or CGPA 3.00 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Australian University Foundation Programmes – Minimum of 75% aggregate in 4 Subjects or CGPA 3.00 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) – Minimum of 65% in 6 Subjects or CGPA 3.00 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) – Minimum of 70% for 3 subjects or CGPA 3.00 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
International Baccalaureate (IB) – Minimum score of 30 with minimum Grade B in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics for Higher Level (HL) and One For Standard Level
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSC) – Minimum 85% or CGPA 3.00 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) – Grade 12 with minimum of 85% or CGPA 3.00 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP) – Pass with minimum 65% aggregate in 6 subjects including Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a minimum of B in Chemistry
Other equivalent qualifications – Will be considered on a case-by-case basis
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For Foundation in Science, Matriculation, and Diploma students: Pass SPM with a minimum of 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics), and one other subject
All Malaysian citizens to pass Bahasa Malaysia and English with minimum of Grade C in SPM or equivalent
English requirement:
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum Band score of 3 or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scoring 550 or
• International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with minimum of Band 6 (5.5 for each skill – Writing, Reading, Listening/Speaking) or
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (Linguaskill) with minimum score of 154
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