| Exam Body | Internal Degree, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 4 Yrs |
| Part Time/Full Time | Full Time |
| Fees | Refer to Univ. |
| Faculty | Faculty of Pharmacy |
| Conducted entirely in Malaysia | Yes |
| Awarding Country | Malaysia |
| Level of Study | Bachelor's Degree Level |
| Field of Study | Medicine & Healthcare |
| Course Description | Pharmacy profession has been in existence ever since people realized the importance of medicines to improve their health. Pharmacists play an essential role in the provision of quality healthcare, especially by way of dispensing safe and effective medicines. Pharmacy is consistently ranked as one of the most respected and noble professions. It ren-ders service to the society by providing phar-maceutical care practice that provides the basic information necessary to establish, support, deliver, and maintain medication management services, prevention and mitigation of diseases for improving the quality of life. |
| Curriculum | Year 1 The students will be introduced to basic bioscience, introductory courses in Pharmacy which includes general pharmacology and pharmaceutics. Year 2 The students will be taught core pharmacy courses and integrated modules on various systems and pharmacotherapy for their disorders. Year 3 A combination of advanced level core courses in areas of Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacy Practice and Clinical pharmacy. In addition, students will undergo industrial pharmacy training. Year 4 Core courses related to clinical pharmacy will be taught which prepares the students to undergo training in hospital and clinical pharmacy domains. In addition, students will be taking pharmacy and non-faculty elective courses. The students are required to pass the National qualifying Examination to practice pharmacy before undergoing Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) training for a minimum of 12 months and 1 year compulsory service. |
| Entry Requirements | A-Levels:
STPM: CGPA ≥ 3.0 with grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects which is in: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Minimum grade B in Chemistry subject. Overall CGPA ≥ 3.0 AIMST Foundation in Science / Matriculation / Foundation in Science: CGPA ≥ 3.0 including minimum grade B in Chemistry. Overall Cgpa ≥ 3.0 Duration : Min 1 year Matriculation / Pre-medical or Pre-Pharmaceutical Studies: CGPA ≥ 3.0 including minimum grade B in Chemistry. Duration : Min 1 year Diploma in Science*# (Chemistry / Biology / Physics): CGPA ≥ 3.75 including 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 i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and any other subject with pass in Bahasa Malaysia. New South Wales:Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) / CIMP (Canadian 10 International Matriculation Program) Atau CPU:
SAM (South Australian Matriculation): Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with minimum average skor 14 or 73% (aggregate) in Chemistry UNSW (University of New South Wales Foundation): Pass UNSW with minimum B4 or 73% (aggregate) in Chemistry. International Baccalaurate: Pass International Baccalaurate (IB) with Minimum score 33 for 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths Indian Pre University (HSC/SSC) HSC Bangladesh:
Other Qualification: Other equivalent qualification that is recognized by Malaysian government # SPM: At least grade B4 or B in the following subjects- Maths (OR Additional Maths), Chemistry, Physics and Biology and in another subject Interview: All eligible applicants are required to attend an interview (to be conducted by AIMST University.) *Must obtain minimum grade C in Bahasa Malaysia & English at SPM level & Must obtain minimum band 3 in MUET before graduation Or Pre-condition: Malaysian applicants who seek employment in the public sector are required to attain credit in Bahasa Malaysia & English |
| Intake Months | Registration Dates: 11 Sept Intake Closing Dates: 25 Sept |
| Career Prospects | Pharmacists have dynamic and rewarding careers in a professional environment that is constantly changing and evolving, in a wide range of health services:
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All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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