The Bachelor of Pharmacy program of Lincoln University College allows the students with the opportunity to acquire informative knowledge about the different aspects of design, development, discovery, testing as well as the helpful use of medicines and drugs. It also focuses on the aspect of distribution of drugs as well. Thus this program is aptly suited for individuals, who are willing to work in the health care sector as health care providers or as providers of pharmaceutical care.
Overview
Benefits of LUC Bachelor of Pharmacy programme :
- Producing Registered Pharmacist
- Balanced curriculum for both Pharmaceutical Industry & Hospital or Clinical Sector.
- Effective knowledge & practical based programme.
- Liaison with various Pharmaceutical Industries & Hospitals/ Clinical Industries.
- Programme based on current trends and advances in the field of pharmacy.
- Curriculum comprises 6 month industrial and hospital training, which will help the students to learn about the current trends in the respective areas.
- Students will be able to abide by the ethics, laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice and drug control
Key factors behind the programme:
- Well established laboratories with state-of -the -art equipments.
- Experienced & efficient faculty members.
- Experienced & skilled laboratory technical staffs.
- Library facilities include, innumerable subject oriented books & recent journals as well as online library system & e-brary system.
- Well equipped class rooms.
- Well designed training programme by experts from pharmaceutical industries and hospitals.
- Industrial and hospital training exposure.
- Personality and professional development training programme.
- Placement support.
- Lincoln Online System
Program Aim
Our primary aim is to produce B. Pharm graduates, who will be well prepared, to work as registered pharmacists and manage the affairs of hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, community pharmacy services, drug administration and other organizations that deal with drug research, marketing, sales and administration.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunity :
- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
- Community Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmaco Vigilance Sector
- Food Industry
- Traditional Medicine Industry
- Academic Pharmacy
- Government Health Sector
- Drug and Food Administration
- Managed Care Pharmacy
- Laboratory Services
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- All branches of the Armed Services
- Research Laboratories
- Analytical Laboratories
- Other fields of Pharmacy (pharmacy shops, cosmetics industry)
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LBPH1113 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| 2 | LBPH1122 | Dosage Form Design I | 2 |
| 3 | LBPH1142 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics I – Introduction | 2 |
| 4 | LBPH1133 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 |
| 5 | LBPH1152 | Pharmacoinformatics | 2 |
| 6 | MPU3113 | U1-TITAS (in BM) | 3 |
| 7 | MPU3123 | U1-Ethnic Relation | 3 |
| 8 | LBPH1213 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| 9 | LBPH1222 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics II – Peripheral Nervous System & Dermatology | 2 |
| 10 | LBPH1233 | Dosage Form Design II – Solid | 3 |
| 11 | LBPH1243 | Pharmaceutical Analysis I | 3 |
| 12 | LBPH1253 | Pharmacy Practice I | 3 |
| 13 | LBPH1262 | Elective: Veterinary Pharmacy | 2 |
| 14 | LBPH1272 | Elective: Financial Management | 2 |
| 15 | MPU3232 | U2-Leadership Skills and Human Relation | 2 |
| 16 | LBPH2372 | Medicinal Chemistry I | 2 |
| 17 | MPU3342 | Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 |
| 18 | LBPH2313 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3 |
| 19 | LBPH2323 | Pharmaceutical Analysis II | 3 |
| 20 | LBPH2332 | Biochemistry | 2 |
| 21 | LBPH2342 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics III – Central Nervous System & Therapy | 2 |
| 22 | LBPH2353 | Dosage Form Design III – Liquid & Semi-Solid | 3 |
| 23 | LBPH2362 | Pharmacy Practice II | 2 |
| 24 | LBPH2412 | Dosage Form Design IV | 2 |
| 25 | LBPH2422 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics IV – Endocrine, Gastrointestinal System & Therapy | 2 |
| 26 | LBPH2432 | Medicinal Chemistry II | 2 |
| 27 | LBPH2443 | Pharmacognosy | 3 |
| 28 | LBPH2453 | Pharmaceutical Immunology | 3 |
| 29 | LBPH2462 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology & Pharmacogenomics | 3 |
| 30 | LBPH2473 | Pharmacy Practice III | 3 |
| 31 | MPU3452 | U4 Community Service | 2 |
| 32 | LBPH3513 | Biostatistics & Epidemiology | 3 |
| 33 | LBPH3522 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics V –Respiratory, Haematological & Inflammatory Disorders & Therapy | 2 |
| 34 | LBPH3532 | Dosage Form Design V – Novel Drug Delivery System | 2 |
| 35 | LBPH3543 | Clinical Pharmacy I | 3 |
| 36 | LBPH3552 | Pharmacotoxicology | 2 |
| 37 | LBPH3562 | Pharmacy Practice IV | 2 |
| 38 | LBPH3572 | Pharmacy Ethics & Legislations | 2 |
| 39 | LBPH3582 | Elective: Drugs & Substances of Abuse | 2 |
| 40 | LBPH3592 | Elective: Management Principles | 2 |
| 41 | LBPH3623 | Clinical Pharmacy III | 3 |
| 42 | LBPH3633 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics VI – Antimicrobials & Antineoplastics | 3 |
| 43 | LBPH3613 | Clinical Pharmacy II – Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| 44 | LBPH3643 | Extemporaneous Preparations | 3 |
| 45 | LBPH3653 | Community Pharmacy | 3 |
| 46 | LBPH3662 | Elective: Complementary Medicine | 2 |
| 47 | LBPH3672 | Elective: Pharmaceutical Marketing & Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| 48 | LBPH4712 | Research Methodology | 2 |
| 49 | LBPH4723 | Clinical Pharmacy IV | 3 |
| 50 | LBPH4732 | Scientific Basis of Therapeutics VII –Cardiovascular, Renal System & Therapy | 2 |
| 51 | LBPH4742 | Pharmacoeconomics | 2 |
| 52 | LBPH4752 | Industrial Pharmacy & Quality Assurance | 3 |
| 53 | LBPH4762 | Evidence-based Pharmacotherapy | 2 |
| 54 | LBPH4772 | Public Health Pharmacy | 2 |
| 55 | LBPH4822 | Pharmacy Management | 2 |
| 56 | LBPH4833 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| 57 | LBPH4842 | Industrial Pharmacy & Regulatory Control | 2 |
| 58 | LBPH4853 | Clinical Pharmacy V | 3 |
| 59 | LBPH4815 | Research Project | 5 |
Entry Requirements
- A-levels 3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Maths with minimum “B” in Chemistry.
- STPM 3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Maths with minimum “B” in Chemistry.
- Overall CGPA minimum 3.
- Matriculation or Pre-Study in Medicine and Pharmacy CGPA 3.0 and above with minimum “B” in Chemistry
- Pass SPM with minimum 5B in Biology and Chemistry and Physic and Math (or Additional Math) and other one subject at School Certificate level or equivalent
Foundation in Sciences
- CGPA 3.0 and above with minimum B in Chemistry AND Minimum 1 year of study
- Pass SPM with minimum 5B in Biology and Chemistry and Physic and Math (or Additional Math) and other one subject at School Certificate level or equivalent.
Diploma
- Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology or Physic) CGPA 3.75 and above including B in Chemistry subject, OR
Diploma in Pharmacy CGPA 3.5 and above
- Minimum 1 year of study
- Pass SPM with minimum 5B in Biology and Chemistry and Physic and Math (or Additional Math) and other one subject at School Certificate level or equivalent.
English Proficiency for Foreign Students:
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.5 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent. If the student does not fulfil the above criteria, then Lincoln University College must offer English proficiency course to ensure that student is proficient in the language to the standard required by the program.
FAQ
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) program at Lincoln University College takes 4 years to complete, which includes theoretical coursework, practical training, and clinical placements.
Entry Requirements
Applicants need to have a recognized pre-university qualification like STPM, A-Levels, Matriculation, or equivalent, with strong grades in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics or Physics. SPM results should also include credits in English, Mathematics, and Science subjects.
Details for the entry requirements may refer as follow:
https://www.lincoln.edu.my/bachelor-of-pharmacy-hons-entry-requirements/
For International Students:
Click on the link
https://pharmacy.moh.gov.my/ms/entri/syarat-syarat-kelayakan-masuk-minimum-ke-program-farmasi.html
Teaching/ Learning/ Assessment
The curriculum includes subjects like Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmaceutical Technology, along with clinical placements and elective subjects.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue careers as licensed pharmacists in hospitals, community pharmacies, and the pharmaceutical industry. Other opportunities include roles in research, academia, healthcare consultancy, and regulatory affairs.
Facilities and Resources
Lincoln University College provides modern laboratories, a well-equipped library, simulation labs, and access to hospitals and community pharmacies for clinical training. Students also benefit from e-learning platforms and support services.
