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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

UCSI University

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at UCSI University Malaysia s accredited by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia and highly respected by industry professionals. It adopts a hands-on, student-centered approach to develop independent learners capable of tackling challenges in medicine usage and healthcare. The curriculum focuses on applying pharmaceutical sciences, with a patient-centered approach. The program covers areas such as Physiology and Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, and Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice. Graduates are equipped with scientific, clinical, and professional knowledge, as well as strong communication skills, enabling them to make a positive impact in the healthcare system.

Entry Requirements

3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with minimum "B" in Chemistry

Overall CGPA minimum 3

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, equivalent , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

• Community pharmacist

• Academic pharmacist

• Hospital pharmacist

• Industrial pharmacist

• Regulatory pharmacist

• Veterinary pharmacist

• Marketing pharmacist

• Research scientist

Curriculum

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Year 1

Semester 1

  • General Chemistry for Pharmacy
  • Introductory Physiology
  • Microbiology for Pharmacy
  • Basic Pharmacology and Immunopharmacology
  • Professional Skills I (MPU - U2)
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU - U4)

Semester 2

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Basic Medicinal Chemistry
  • Biostatistics and Research Methods
  • Professional Skills II
  • Nervous System & Pharmacotherapy I
  • Malaysian Studies (for international students only) (MPU – UI)
  • Hubungan Etnik (for Malaysian students only) (MPU—U1 subjects)

Year 2

Semester 1

  • Cardiovascular System, Blood & Pharmacotherapy
  • Physicochemical Properties of Drugs and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
  • Biochemistry for Pharmacy
  • Antimicrobial Therapy I
  • Pulmonary, Renal & Pharmacotherapy
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience

Semester 2

  • Antimicrobial Therapy II
  • Endocrine System & Pharmacotherapy
  • Extemporaneous Preparation in Pharmacy
  • Gastrointestinal System & Pharmacotherapy
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Marketing for Pharmacy
  • TITAS (for Malaysian students only) (MPU – UI)
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (for international students only) (MPU – UI)

Year 3

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

  • Clinical Pharmacokinetics
  • Non-prescription Drugs
  • Dosage Form Design II
  • Biotechnology & Pharmacogenomics
  • Pharmacy Law and Ethics
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis II

Year 4

Semester 1

  • Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Pharmacotherapy I
  • Undergraduate Research Project
  • Cancer Chemotherapy
  • Hospital Pharmacy Practice
  • Geriatric Pharmacy
  • Advanced Drug Delivery
  • Religions in Malaysia (MPU – U3)

Semester 2

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

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For foreign students:

  • Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

U2

Professional Skill I & II

U3

Religions in Malaysia

U4

Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    Up to 20% coverage

    Up to 20% Tuition Fee Reduction: Students may Submit a request to apply for the discount Upon arrival in Malaysia, and following the completion of the registration process.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

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