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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

MAHSA University

Program overview

Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) program, accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to pursue a career in pharmacy. Over the course of this four-year degree, you will learn the fundamental principles related to the use of medicines, including human physiology, the effects of medications on the body, and the processes involved in medicine development and design.

You will gain insight into the professional aspects of pharmacy through various placements, leveraging our extensive connections with the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, and community pharmacies. In your fourth year, you will enhance your research skills by completing a project under the guidance of dedicated faculty in your selected area of pharmacy.

Throughout the program, you will receive training in communication skills to ensure effective interaction with patients and other healthcare professionals. Your education will also cover problem-solving and decision-making techniques, equipping you with the skills needed to adapt to changes in your career.

Entry Requirements

STPM

  • Minimum CGPA 3.00 with grades BBB/ABC/AAC in 3 subjects (Biology & Chemistry & Physics /Mathematics) including B in Chemistry;

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Community pharmacist

Industrial pharmacist

Hospital pharmacist

Research scientist

Pharmacologist

Product development scientist

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

Semester 1

  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Dosage From Design I
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics – Introduction
  • English I – Communicative English For Pharmacy
  • Pharmacoinformatics
  • U1-TITAS (In BM)
  • U2- Malaysian Studies (In English) for International Students

Semester 2

  • Biochemistry
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics Ii– Peripheral Nervous System & Therapy
  • Dosage From Design II – Solid
  • Pharmacy Practice I
  • English II
  • U4-Ethnics Relation
  • U5- Bahasa Komunikasi 2 (In Bm For International Students)

Semester 3

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Pharmaceutical Immunology
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics Iii– Central Nervous System & Therapy
  • Dosage From Design Iii – Liquid & Solid
  • Pharmacy Practice II
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis I
  • Medicinal Chemistry I
  • U6 - Comparative Religion

Semester 4

  • Dosage Form Design IV
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics Iv– Endocrine, Gastrointestinal System & Therapy
  • Medical Chemistry II
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis II
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Pharmacy Practice Iii

Semester 5

  • Mathematics & Statistics For Pharmacy
  • Biostatistics & Epidemology
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics V- Dermatology, Respiratory, Haematologicalsystem & Therapty
  • Dosage Form Design V
  • Clinical Pharmacy I
  • Pharmacotoxicology
  • Pharmacy Practice IV
  • Veterinary Pharmacy
  • Drugs And Substances Of Abuse

Semester 6

  • Clinical Pharmacy II
  • Clinical Pharmacy III
  • Evidence- Based Pharmacotherapy
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics Vi- Cardiovascular, Renal System & Therapy
  • Extemporaneous Preparations
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Drugs In Sports & Lifestyle Drugs

Semester 7

  • Research Methodology
  • Clinical Pharmacy IV
  • Scientific Basis Of Therapeutics Vii- Antimicrobials & Antineoplastics
  • PharmacIndustrial Pharmacy & Quality Assurance
  • oeconomics & Drug Policy
  • Pharmaceutics Ethics & Legislation
  • Complementary Medicines
  • Radiopharmacy

Semester 8

  • Research Project
  • Pharmacy Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Industrial Pharmacy & Regulatory Control
  • Clinical Pharmacy V

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

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