One of the best universities for the Pharmacy degree programme in Malaysia is
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| Pharmacists will educate patients on how to use their prescription drugs properly |
UCSI University. To enter into the Pharmacy degree after SPM, students need to go for either a Pre-U course like A-Levels or AUSMAT, or the Foundation in Science.
For UCSI University, students can either go for the Foundation in Science or their internationally recognised A-Levels. Upon completion, these students are given preference into UCSI's medical or pharmacy programmes where the seats are limited.
Foundation in Science at KBU International College
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| The Foundation in Science course at KBU International College is accepted for direct entry into all of IMU University's courses including medicine and pharmacy |
The Foundation in Science is specially created for students who are interested to further studies in the field of health sciences. The programme is developed in collaboration between KBU International College (KBU) and International Medical University (IMU). The
Foundation in Science is a 12-month programme with assessments comprising of 50% coursework and 50% final examination.
Intakes are only in January, April and July so students should register early as there are no intakes after July.
Entry Requirements - 5 credits in SPM including Maths and 2 science subjects
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| KBU International College offers excellent facilities with affordable fees. |
- Strong collaboration with Malaysia’s first private medical educational institution, International Medical University (IMU).
- Foundation in Science programme is developed with input from IMU and taught at KBU.
- Focuses on subjects like Biology, Chemistry, English for Health Sciences, Physics and Mathematics which are essential for health science students.
- Eligibility to take up one of the twelve undergraduate programmes offered at IMU.
- Excellent team of dedicated lecturers & stimulative learning environment
UCSI University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree program
UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has offered a recognised
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| Pharmacy lab at UCSI University |
Pharmacy degree and postgraduate programme since year 2000. Today, the Faculty boasts dedicated academic staff, cutting-edge teaching and research facilities with seven fully equipped labs and specialised research lab.
The four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree programme offers an enriching experience where students learn under the tutelage of the University’s dedicated teaching staff. At UCSI University, academics are active in research and the dissemination of knowledge is enhanced by innovative teaching methods.
Malaysia is rapidly advancing in various areas of pharmacy, including
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| Pharmacy students at UCSI are given plenty opportunities to interact with the public to improve on their communication skills |
pharmaceutical biology, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical chemistry and clinical pharmacy to name a few.
The early part of the B.Pham (Hons) curriculum focuses students on the fundamental knowledge in pharmacy as the foundation for later years. The curriculum is unique in that it starts off with integrated courses where four main disciplines are being taught for each body system studied.
Students appreciate this mode of learning as it enhances their understanding. This will serve as a strong foundation later as they practice as pharmacists. Students in the programme will be going through various attachments to enhance their knowledge and skills in pharmacy. These external attachments train students creative and critical thinking, in addition to the research skills needed for their career.
The courses in the programme are arranged into four main disciplines within the
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| Public Health Awareness Campaign at UCSI University |
Faculty as listed.
- Physiology & Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
- Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
UCSI University’s Pharmacy curriculum emphasises training of professional, competent and competitive pharmacy graduates by focusing on academic ability, research skills and soft skills, while also highlighting communication, team work, critical thinking, innovative thinking, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme is recognised by Malaysian
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| UCSI University pharmacy students |
Pharmacy Board (MPB).
Programme Details
The duration of the programme is 4 years.
Lectures and coursework are completed in 14 weeks, with 2 weeks study break before the final exams weeks. There are two semesters in an academic year with a long break from April to July
In each year there are two long-semesters consisting of 14 weeks of instruction with 2 weeks of examinations, and one short-semester consisting of 7 weeks of instruction with 1 week of examinations. The long-semesters start in January and May, while the short-semester starts in September.
In the months of November & December students undergo industrial training under the Co-Operative Placement Scheme to learn and to familiarize themselves with real life working environment.
In addition, students also undertake a research and development project in their final year.
The number of contact hours per subject per week depends on the credit and teaching methodology of each subject. Each credit is approximately equivalent to 1 hour of class, or 2 hours of labs per week.
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| July - November |
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| January - May |
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| July - November |
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| January - May |
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| July - November |
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| January - May |
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| July - November |
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| January - May |
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Intakes
There is only one intake a year, which is in August.
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| UCSI University at Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur |
Interviews
Academically qualified candidates would be required to attend an interview for admission. The outcome of the interview will determine a candidate's successful admission into the programme.
Assessments
UCSI University School of Pharmacy assesses its students based on the main objective of training competent pharmacists. The ethics, communication, knowledge, analytical and critical thinking skills are incorporated into its assessments. The assessment methods include various assignments, practical &
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| State-of-the-art pharmacy labs at UCSI University |
visitation reports, oral presentations, research project viva, patient counseling, tutorials, problem based sessions and finally the examinations.
UCSI Pharmacy students have the unique experience in organising and executing the Public Health Campaign each year giving them valuable leadership experience and enhancing their communication skills. As you know, if graduates work in retail pharmacy, they will need to be able to communicate to the public about the nature and effects of the drugs prescribed to the patients. This public health campaign will definitely help them to add value to their future career as a pharmacist.
For information on the entry requirements, please click here.
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Thank you for this insightful post on the Bachelor of Pharmacy program! It's great to see the growing recognition of pharmacists as essential healthcare professionals. With the healthcare field expanding rapidly, a B.Pharm. degree not only opens up diverse career opportunities but also allows graduates to make a significant impact on public health. This program truly equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the community's well-being. Looking forward to more informative posts on this topic
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