Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R3/727/6/0008) 01/28 (MQA/FA 3516)
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme at UoC is a four-year course (8 semesters) that prepares students in becoming qualified and competent pharmacists, knowledgeable in all aspects related to drugs therapy, medicine and pharmaceutical care.
The programme aims to prepare students for different pharmaceutical fields such as hospital, community, industry, academia, research and enforcement. Students also receive extensive exposure to the military pharmacy as well as pharmacy management in disaster and humanitarian relief situations.
Designated hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defense are used for training and practical attachment of UoC pharmacy students. In addition to that, students will be placed under a few community pharmacies and industrial companies throughout their study years in UoC.
EXTRACURRICULAR
In their early years, students are instilled with the teamwork spirit amongst students from the pharmacy, medical and allied health disciplines and build self-confidence by engaging in various academic and co-curricular activities such as student-centred-learning (SCL), clinical health exposure and training (CHET), Young MERCY programme and more.
Career Prospects
Students will be well equipped to seek a career as a:-
- Hospital/clinical pharmacist
- Community pharmacist
- Primary care pharmacist
- Healthcare administrator
- Higher education lecturer
- Research scientist
- International aid / Development worker
- Industrial pharmacist
- Military pharmacist
Students will find employment in organizations such as:-
• Public hospitals
• Private medical centres
• Community clinics
• Community/Retail pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Research centres
Course Structure
Year 1 Courses
| Introduction to Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Human Anatomy & Physiology I Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Problem-Based Learning 1 Personal Professional Development (PPD) General Pathophysiology |
Sterile & Aseptic Technique Compounding & Dispensing Human Anatomy & Physiology II Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry General Pharmacology Elective : Alternative Medicine Elective: Unified Theory Of Existence (UTE) Affective Domain (AD) |
Year 2 Courses
| Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutical Technology I Pharmaceutical Technology II Physical Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Practice Basic Immunology Pharmacology of Peripheral Nervous System & Autocoids Disaster & Relief Medicine (DRM) |
Pharmaceutical Analysis I Pharmacology Of Various Body System Problem-Based Learning II Pharmacology of Cardiovascular System Medical Microbiology Introduction To Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Care Affective Domain |
Year 3 Courses
| Pharmacokinetic & Biopharmaceutics Pharmacology of Antimicrobial Pharmacology of Central Nervous System Problem-Based Learning III Pharmaceutical Analysis II Hospital Pharmacy Biostatistics & Research Methodology Elective: Veterinary Pharmacy Elective: Public Health In Pharmacy |
Pharmacy Law Clinical Pharmacokinetics Good Industrial Practice Primary Care and Medication Management Pharmacology of Antiviral & Antineoplastics Research Project I Pharmacognosy Pharmaceutical Industrial Training Affective Domain |
Year 4 Courses
| Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics I Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics II Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics III Nuclear Pharmacy Medical Toxicology Research Project II Pharmacy Management & Administration Elective : Molecular Modeling & Drug Design Elective: Sports Pharmacy |
Social Pharmacy & Pharmacoeconomics Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Elective : Cosmetics & Nutraceuticals Elective: Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Affective Domain |
Study Mode & Delivery
- Lectures and tutorials
- Written assessments
- Laboratory experiment sessions
- Hospital / clinical attachment
- Industrial training
Entry Requirements
| Examinations | Requirement |
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM); or
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels |
5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and 1 additional subject. |
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Higher School Certificate level or its equivalent: |
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| Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) | Minimum CGPA 3.00 including minimum B in Chemistry. |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) levels | Minimum Grade 3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematic, including minimum B in Chemistry. |
| Matriculation from Local Institutions | Minimum GPA 3.00 including a minimum B for Chemistry and provided the course is not less than 1 year. *with SPM |
| Foundation in Science (Medicine/Pharmacy) | Minimum GPA 3.00 including a minimum B for Chemistry. |
| Foundation in Science from any HEI recognized by MQA | Minimum CGPA 3.00 including a minimum B for Chemistry. |
| IB (International Baccalaureate) | Minimum 30 points including at least grade 4 in Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics (highest level) |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | Minimum CGPA: 3.50 |
| Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology or Physic) from any HEI recognized by MQA and MOHE | Minimum CGPA: 3.75 including minimum B for Chemistry. |
| South Australian Matriculation (SAM) | Aggregate 80% each in 3 science subjects in Chemistry, Biology; and Physics or Mathematics including a minimum B in Chemistry. |
| New Zealand Bursary | Aggregate 70% each in 3 science subjects in Chemistry and Biology; and Physics or Mathematics including a minimum B in Chemistry. |
| Canadian Pre-University (CPU) | Minimum CGPA / Points 3.00 |
| Degree in Science | CGPA 2.75 |
| Note:
Bahasa Malaysia and English requirements as per approved by the MoE. To serve as a government servant, Bahasa Melayu and English are set by Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA) For International Students only: |
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| Exit Requirements:
All applicants shall have attained a minimum of BAND 3 in the MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLIST TEST (MUET) or TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS 6.0 with a minimum band of 5.5 for Writing, Reading, Listening/Speaking (WRLS). Malaysian applicants shall have also attained a CREDIT IN BAHASA MALAYSIA AND ENGLISH at SPM or its equivalent |
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In the four years of pharmacy student life, i contributed so many my ‘first’ time. The first time attachment to community pharmacy, the first exposure to pharmaceutical company, the first time clerking case in the hospital are the great moments I had in CUCMS. Meeting knowledgeable and wonderful lecturers who taught us, shared their knowledge, guide us throughout these four years were fabulous incidents happened in my university life. I met a bunch of amazing friends who always cheer me up whenever I’m feel down, helping me whenever I’m in troubles and creating memorable memories as well
Being a part of the pharmacy family in CUCMS is one of the best thing ever. The pharmacy lecturers in CUCMS, didn’t only teach me to be a credible pharmacist but also to be a noble person
I feel blessed to further my study in CUCMS. Other than great facilities, we have a very conclusive environment. We are being taught by passionate and dedicated lecturers. The CUCMS’s philosophy helps to nurture holistic students for the future of the country
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