Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
About
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) course at UoC provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a variety of pharmacy jobs. This includes the pharmaceutical business, community pharmacies, primary care services, and hospital and clinical pharmacy operations. Beginning in Year 1, students are exposed to hands-on, real-life experiential learning. Their Pharmacy Degree also allows students to learn about speciality fields and innovative practices in pharmacy. Their pharmacy degree provides real-world training and a diverse range of job prospects, with placements at pharmaceutical businesses, healthcare clinics, and research facilities. Students also have numerous opportunities to develop strong interpersonal skills and a holistic attitude through many activities organised by their student bodies, as well as activities with their local and international networking partners, making their graduates sought-after pharmacy professionals.
Key facts
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | September |
Tuition (Local students) | RM 120,000 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 90,000 |
Subjects
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Pharmacy
Duration
4 years
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
---|---|---|
Tuition fee | RM 120,000 | RM 90,000 |
Miscellaneous fees | RM 4,400 | RM 25,700 |
Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 124,400 | RM 115,700 |
Estimated cost per year | RM 31,100 | RM 28,925 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
Description | Amount |
---|---|
Registration Fee | RM 2,000 |
Resource Fee | RM 125-RM 14,400 |
Selection Fee | RM 0-RM 500 |
Foreign students
Description | Amount |
---|---|
Processing Fee | RM 1,500 |
Visa Application Fee (EMGS) | RM 2,200 |
Registration Fee | RM 2,000 |
Administration Fee | RM 3,000-RM 8,000 |
Resource Fee | RM 2,400-RM 15,000 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- STPM/A-Level (STPM):
- Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics or Mathematics
- Minimum grade B for chemistry.
- Note: Combination of A-Level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfil the entry requirement
- Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:
- UEC (Certificate):
- Minimum B4 in 5 subjects:
- Biology, and
- Chemistry, and
- Physics, and
- Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics / Advanced Mathematics I / Advance Mathematics II / another subject
- Minimum B4 in 5 subjects:
- UoC Foundation or equivalent (Foundation):
- Grades BBB, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects:
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics or Mathematics
- With minimum grade 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
- or Unified Examination Certificate UEC B4 each in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Advanced Mathematics
- Grades BBB, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects:
- 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
- Minimum of 30 points overall and attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects:
- Diploma in Pharmacy (Diploma):
- 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
- 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
- Diploma in Science (Diploma Level):
- 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
- minimum 5Bs in the following subjects:
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM) (Matriculation):
- 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) (Other):
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
- Aggregate 75% each in 3 science subjects: Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics, including a minimum of 75% in Chemistry
English Proficiency (For International Students):
- 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)
Prerequisites:
- SPM (Mandatory Requirement): Minimum 5Bs in SPM/O-Levels for;
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics; and
- Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
- Another subject
Curriculum
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