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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: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
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.
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 5.0TOEFL iBT
42Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154Pearson Test of English
47MUET
Band 3.0Additional requirements
a minimum Grade C in English and Bahasa Melayu in SPM or an equivalent level is compulsory.- Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before graduation. For civil-servant positions, refer to the Public Services Department guidelines.
For International Students
IELTS
Band 5.0TOEFL iBT
42Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154Pearson Test of English
47MUET
Band 3.0- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
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).
- General Chemistry for Pharmacy
- Introductory Physiology
- Microbiology for Pharmacy
- Basic Pharmacology and Immunopharmacology
- Professional Skills I
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU – U4)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Community Pharmacy Practice
- Dosage Form Design II
- Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- Pharmaceutical Analysis II
- 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)
- Industrial Clerkship
- Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacotherapy II
- Clinical Clerkship
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Industrial Management
- Drugs of Abuse and Society
- Veterinary Pharmacy
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
• Community pharmacist
• Academic pharmacist
• Hospital pharmacist
• Industrial pharmacist
• Regulatory pharmacist
• Veterinary pharmacist
• Marketing pharmacist
• Research scientist
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 161,340
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 217,912
Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
| IDP Programme | Pathway | University | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 2+2 | University of South Australia (UniSA) | Australia | AUD$ 46,200 per annum |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 2+2 | University of Otago | New Zealand | NZ$ 48,481 per annum |
For enquiry, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at +603 9101 8880 ext 2066.
