STPM/A-Level
STPM
Minimum CGPA 3.00 with/or grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics/ Mathematics, with
minimum grade B in Chemistry
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Maximum duration of candidature
is 6 years
Maximum duration of candidature
is 6 years
Programme Level
Bachelor
Awarding Institution
University of Cyberjaya Main Campus
Available to International and Domestic students.
(R3/727/6/0008)01/28 (MQA/FA3516)
Overview
Is Pharmacy for You?
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) programme at UoC prepares students with the knowledge and skills required for various branches of pharmacy. This includes the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy, primary care services and hospital & clinical pharmacy practices. In our programme, students are exposed to hands-on and real-life experiential learning right from Year 1. Our UoC BPharm. (Hons.) programme also covers several niche areas such as disaster & relief medicine, nuclear pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, military pharmacy and cosmetics & nutraceuticals to give our students opportunities to explore these newer practices in pharmacy. During the programme, students will have the opportunities to conduct industrial training and attachments at various training sites such as pharmaceutical industries, primary care clinics, community pharmacies, hospitals and research centres. Students also have vast opportunities to further develop strong interpersonal skills and holistic attitude through many activities organised by our student bodies and activities with our local and international networking partners.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Graduates will be equipped to seek a career as:
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacist
- Community Pharmacist
- Primary Care Pharmacist
- Military Pharmacist
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Academician
- Research Scientist
- Regulatory Pharmacist
- International Aid / Development worker
Career Organisation
- Public and private hospitals
- Primary care clinics
- Local and multinational pharmaceutical companies
- Community pharmacies
- Research institutions
- Universities
- Enforcement agencies
Course Structure
Course Description
UoC's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) is a four-year (eight semesters) degree programme that trains students to become competent pharmacists who are well-versed in all main areas of pharmacy practice. The programme is designed to produce pharmacists with updated knowledge, desired interpersonal skills and holistic approaches in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
Course Training and Practical
Students will be exposed to various laboratories sessions, field and simulated exercises, visits, industrial training at pharmaceutical companies, attachment at community pharmacies and at designated Ministry of Health primary care clinics and hospitals.
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
The Experience
Who is teaching?
Students are taught by experienced lecturers from pharmacy and allied health sciences background. Apart from the traditional lecture sessions, students will also be exposed to more interactive learning experiences such as case-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning (PBL), flipped class, tutorials and student-centred teaching and learning (SCTL).
On Campus Learning
Classes are held at Cyberjaya Campus with our state-of-the-art facilities.
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Students will have to undergo various attachments for experiential learning at community pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, primary care clinics and hospitals.
Solve World Challenges
As future pharmacists, students can look forward to a rewarding career providing pharmaceutical services to the nation through various career pathways depending on their interest and strength.
Pharmacy-related programmes at UoC was developed and transformed rapidly to meet the growing demands of the pharmaceutical industry. Our academic team was personally involved in the transformation of the study modules, elements of patient care, community service, leadership as well as research and development for all pharmacy-related programmes at the University to be what it is today: quality programmes that are tailored to benefit the professional pharmaceutical industry and nurturing the passion to care. Over the years, we have produced holistic graduates to meet and exceed requirements and expectations of the industry.
Entry Requirement
Qualification
Requirement
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
UoC Foundation or equivalent
Foundation
Minimum CGPA 3.00 including a
minimum B for Chemistry, and provided the course is not less than one (1) year.
*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
IB Diploma
International Baccalaureate
Minimum 30 points with at least Higher
Level (HL) Science or Mathematics, and
one (1) Science subject at Standard Level;
and minimum grade 4 in
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics / Mathematics
Diploma in Pharmacy
Diploma
Minimum CGPA 3.50
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
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Matriculation
Aggregate 80% each in 3 science subjects, Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics including a minimum B in
Chemistry
New Zealand Bursary or Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Other
New Zealand Bursary
Aggregate 80% each in 3 science subjects, Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics including a minimum B in
Chemistry
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Aggregate 80% including Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics
For International Students Only
Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent
Prerequisites
Requirement
SPM
Mandatory Requirement
Minimum 5Bs in SPM/O-Levels for;
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics; and
- Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
- Another subject
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