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US6727001 - BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONOURS)

  • OVERVIEW

    The pharmacy programme consists of core and elective courses. The elective courses provide advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical areas of special interest. The core courses offered can be divided into 6 disciplines: Physiology; Pharmacology; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Technology; Clinical Pharmacy; Social and Administrative Pharmacy. This programme also has specialised electives for the final year students to choose from, and courses are packaged according to hospital, community or industrial stream. Additionally, the students can sign up for the option courses, which are courses in other fields such as Humanities and Social Sciences. All of these courses are intended to equip the students with the skills necessary for interacting constructively with the community and to inculcate a caring and responsible attitude towards society.

    School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia. 
    http://www.pha.usm.my 


    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : English
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)A-Level
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade B at the SPM level in five (5) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • One (1) other subject

      AND

      iv. Obtained at least Band 3 (Level 3) in MUET or a minimum score of 6.0 (Band 6.0) in IELTS or a score of 550 in TOEFL.

      AND

      v. Passed with at least a Grade C in the subjects of Malay Language and English Language at the SPM level.

      AND

      vi. Excellent in the interview.

      Note:
      The candidate must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties as a pharmacist in any pharmacy premises.

       
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Biology / Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade B at the SPM level in five (5) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • One (1) other subject

      AND

      iv. Obtained at least Band 3 (Level 3) in MUET or a minimum score of 6.0 (Band 6.0) in IELTS or a score of 550 in TOEFL.

      AND

      v. Passed with at least a Grade C in the subjects of Malay Language and English Language at the SPM level.

      AND

      vi. Excellent in the interview.

      Note:
      The candidate must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties as a pharmacist in any pharmacy premises.
      A-Level:

      A-Levels with a minimum score of 12 and obtained at least a Grade B in the following subjects:

      • Chemistry
      • Biology / Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      Obtained at least a Grade B at the SPM level in five (5) subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • One (1) other subject

      AND

      Obtained at least Band 3 (Level 3) in MUET or a minimum score of 6.0 (Band 6.0) in IELTS or a score of 550 in TOEFL.

      AND

      Passed with at least a Grade C in the subjects of Malay Language and English Language at the SPM level.

      AND

      Excellent in the interview.

      Note:
      The candidate must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties as a pharmacist in any pharmacy premises.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMA-Level
      STPM:
      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.50
       
      DAN
       
      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (NGMP 3.00) dalam mata pelajaran berikut:
       
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics / Mathematics T
       
      DAN
       
      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat SPM dalam lima (5) mata pelajaran berikut:
       
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • Satu (1) mata pelajaran lain
       
       DAN
       
      iv. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3 (Band 3) dalam MUET atau Tahap 6.0 (Band 6.0) dalam IELTS atau Skor 550 dalam TOEFL.
       
      DAN
       
      v. Lulus dengan sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris pada peringkat SPM.
       
      DAN
       
      vi. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
       
      Nota : 
      Calon berkeupayaan dari segi kesihatan fizikal dan mental untuk melaksanakan tugas sebagai seorang ahli farmasi di mana-mana premis farmasi.

       
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B (3.00) dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Chemistry
      • Biology / Physics / Mathematics

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat SPM dalam lima (5) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • Satu (1) mata pelajaran lain

      DAN

      iv. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3 (Band 3) dalam MUET atau Tahap 6.0 (Band 6.0) dalam IELTS atau Skor 550 dalam TOEFL.

      DAN

      v. Lulus dengan sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris pada peringkat SPM.

      DAN

      vi. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.

      Nota :
      Calon berkeupayaan dari segi kesihatan fizikal dan mental untuk melaksanakan tugas sebagai seorang ahli farmasi di mana-mana premis farmasi.
      A-Level:

      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 12 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Chemistry
      • Biology / Physics / Mathematics

      DAN

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat SPM dalam lima (5) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
      • Satu (1) mata pelajaran lain

      DAN

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3 (Band 3) dalam MUET atau Tahap 6.0 (Band 6.0) dalam IELTS atau Skor 550 dalam TOEFL.

      DAN

      Lulus sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris pada peringkat SPM.

      DAN

      Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga


      Nota :
      Calon berkeupayaan dari segi kesihatan fizikal dan mental untuk melaksanakan tugas sebagai seorang ahli farmasi di mana-mana premis farmasi.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      850.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,400.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change
    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      14,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      14,550.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Basic Physiology and Pharmacology
      • Organic Chemistry
      • Microbiology for Pharmacy
      • Communication Skill in Pharmacy Practice
      • Research Methodology and Statistics in Pharmacy
      • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
      • Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
      • Biochemistry
      • Dosage Form I
      • Principles of Immunology and Oncology
      • Social and Public Health Pharmacy
      • Introduction to Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
      • Pharmaceutical Analysis
      • Physical Pharmacy
      • Dosage Form II
      • Peripheral Nervous System and Therapy
      • Pharmaceutical Management
      • Drug Delivery and Targeting
      • Antimicrobial Therapy
      • Endocrine & Reproductive Systems and Therapy
      • Pharmaceutical Processing
      • Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
      • Respiratory, Renal, Blood Systems and Therapy
      • Cardiovascular System and Therapy
      • Clinical Pharmacy Practice
      • Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
      • Gastrointestinal System and Therapy
      • Central Nervous System and Therapy
      • Pharmacoinformatics: Theory and Application
      • Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacotherapeutic Monitoring
      • Forensic Pharmacy
      • Community Pharmacy Practice
      • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
      • Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics in Developing Countries (Specialization Electives - Hospital, Community or Industry)

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Hospital Pharmacist
    • Clinical Pharmacist
    • Community Pharmacist
    • Industrial Pharmacist
    • Academician/ Pharmacy Lecturer
    • Regulatory Agency Officer
    • Enforcement Officer
    • Research Officer
    • Science Officer
    • Pharmacy Consultant
    • Product Expert

     

    Related Industries

    • Malaysian Ministry of Health (Hospital, Clinics/State Health Office/Regulatory Agency)
    • Pharmaceutical Industries (Manufacturing/Non-manufacturing)
    • Private Hospitals
    • Academia/University
    • Community/Retail Pharmacy

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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