Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Overview
Is Pharmacy Degree for You?
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme at UoC equips students with the right skills and knowledge for diverse pharmacy careers. This includes the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy, primary care services and hospital & clinical pharmacy practices. In our programme, students are exposed to hands-on and real-life experiential learning right from Year 1. Our Pharmacy Degree also provides students a chance to learn about niche areas and newer practices in pharmacy, such as disaster & relief medicine, nuclear pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, military pharmacy and cosmetics & nutraceuticals.
With placements in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare clinics, and research centres, our pharmacy degree provides real-world training and a broad spectrum of career opportunities. Students also have vast opportunities to further develop strong interpersonal skills and holistic attitude through many activities organized by our student bodies and activities with our local and international networking partners, making our graduates sought-after professionals in the pharmacy sector.
Career Impact
Career Prospect- Graduates will be well equipped to seek a future career as a:
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacist
Community Pharmacist
Primary Care Pharmacist
Military Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist
Healthcare Administrator
Academician
Research Scientist
Regulatory Pharmacist
International Aid / Development worker
Career Organisation
Various opportunities await as you earn a degree in pharmacy:
Public and private hospitals
Primary care clinics
Local and multinational pharmaceutical companies
Community pharmacies
Research institutions
Universities
Enforcement agencies
Course Structure
Course Description- The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at UoC is a meticulously designed four-year degree, unfolding over eight semesters, dedicated to moulding competent pharmacists well-versed in all major pharmacy practices. The programme is designed to produce pharmacists with updated knowledge, desired interpersonal skills and holistic approaches in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
Our pharmacy degree goes beyond traditional pharmacy education by integrating innovative areas like veterinary pharmacy, military pharmacy, and nutraceuticals, providing a broader perspective and opening new avenues in the field. The curriculum is continuously updated in response to advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences, ensuring graduates are not only ready to meet today’s challenges but also to anticipate the needs of the future.
Course Training and Practical- Students will be exposed to various laboratories sessions, field and simulated exercises, visits, industrial training at pharmaceutical companies, attachment at community pharmacies and at designated Ministry of Health primary care clinics and hospitals.
Year 1
- Pharmacists Professional Development
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Introduction to Pharmaceutics
- Introduction to PBL
- General Pharmacology
- Microbiology & Immunology for Pharmacy
- Drug Discovery & Development
- Pharmaceutical Compounding & Dispensing
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Skin Disorders
- Affective Domain 1
Year 2
- Basic Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
- Respiratory Diseases
- Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Disaster & Relief Medicine (DRM)
- Chemistry of Natural Products
- Kidney Diseases
- Good Industrial Practices & Pharmaceutical Industry
- Infectious Diseases
- Women’s & Men’s Health
- Primary Care & Hospital Pharmacy
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Affective Domain 2
Year 3
- Pharmacy Legislation
- Neuropsychiatry Disorders
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Oncology & Haematological Malignancies
- Research Methodology
- Endocrine Disorders
- Biostatistics
- Community Pharmacy Experiential Learning (ComPEL)
- Research Project
- Affective Domain 3
Year 4
- Medical Toxicology
- Pharmacy Management, Entrepreneurship and Pharmacoeconomics
- Primary Care Experiential Learning (PCEL)
- Hospital Pharmacy Experiential Learning (HosPEL)
- Industrial Pharmacy Experiential Learning (IPEL)
- Clinical Pharmacy Experiential Learning (CPEL)
- Inter-Professional Learning (IPL)
- Affective Domain 4
Electives
Open Elective
Sports Pharmacy
Traditional and Complementary Medicines
Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals
Public Health in Pharmacy
Veterinary Pharmacy
Introduction to Halal Pharmaceuticals
Supply Chain Management & Logistic Pharmacy
Addiction & Substances of Abuse
Entry Requirement
Qualification & Requirement
STPM/A-Level
Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:
Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
With a minimum grade of B for chemistry.
Note: Combination of A-Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement
UoC Foundation or equivalent
Grades BBB, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects:
Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a minimum grade of B for chemistry
And provided the course is not less than one (1) year
And minimum 5Bs in SPM/O- Levels for:
Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
Another subject
Unified Examination Certificate UEC B4 each in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Advanced Mathematics
IB Diploma
International Baccalaureate
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.
Diploma in Pharmacy
Minimum CGPA 3.50 and provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2 Bs each in
Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Maths and Credits in 3 other subjects, including English or General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels or equivalent 2 Bs each in
Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Maths and Credits in 3 other subjects
Diploma in Science
Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology or Physics) from any HEI recognised by MQA and MOHE with a minimum CGPA 3.75 including minimum B for Chemistry.
*with SPM/O-Level/equivalent with
minimum 5Bs in the following subjects:
Biology; and Chemistry; and Physics; and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
Another subject
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Aggregate 75% each in 3 science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, including a minimum of 75% in Chemistry
New Zealand Bursary or Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Aggregate 75% each in 3 science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Mathematics, including a minimum of 75% in Chemistry
For International Students Only
Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent
Notes
To serve as a government servant, additional Bahasa Melayu and English requirements are set by Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA)
