Top University in Malaysia for the Pharmacy degree programme
To go 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.
UCSI University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree program
UCSI University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offered a recognised
- 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 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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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 of the Pharmacy Degree at UCSI University
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme is recognised by Malaysian
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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.
Subjects for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme at UCSI University
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Intakes for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme at UCSI University
- EduSpiral advised us that the Foundation in Science going into Pharmacy would be our best choice with our results. Leow En Qi and Sin Jie at UCSI University's Orientation.
There is only one intake a year, which is in August.
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 &
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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