Diploma In Pharmacy

Highlights about course

Program Level

Diploma

Duration

2.5 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 74,720

Intake

February, September

Overview

The Diploma in Pharmacy programme provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute effectively to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as pharmacy assistants and technicians. The programme aims to strengthen the nation’s need for competent and qualified pharmacy support staff in the healthcare sector by educating students on various aspects of pharmaceutics, pharmacy practices, communication skills, healthcare management and entrepreneurship and includes attachments in hospital, community, and industrial settings.

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

SPM /O-Levels

Completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.

STPM

Completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.

STAM

Completed Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.

SKM

Completed Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field (health science related) and completed SPM with one (1) credit.

Certificate

A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.

UEC

Minimum grade B in 3 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subject.

Polytechnic/Certificate Equivalents

Minimum CGPA 2.0

Equivalent Courses

Case-by-case basis.

Matriculation

CGPA of 2.0 and above with minimum Grade E in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one other subject.

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Levels by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Aggregate 50% inclusive of Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students
MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

PM English language 1119/ O-Levels English/ IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

IELTS

4.0

  • In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
MUET

Band 3

TOEFL iBT

30-31

IELTS

Score 4.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

140

Pearson Test of English

36

  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps prepare them in attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

 

Courses Offered

 

Year 1
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU–U4)
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • General Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Introduction to Pharmaceutics
  • Professional Skills and Development
  • Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
  • Liquid Dosage Forms
  • Dispensing Techniques and Communication
  • Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Community Attachment
Year 2
  • Solid Dosage Forms
  • Semisolid Dosage Forms
  • Introduction to Pharmacy Management
  • Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy of Main Body Systems
  • Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU–U4)
  • Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
  • Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
  • Antimicrobial Therapy
  • Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy of Special Body Systems
  • Vitamins, Herbal Supplements and Nutrition
  • Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah
  • University Life
  • Industrial Attachment

6 Months of attachment after year 2

  • Hospital Pharmacy
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1

For Malaysian students:

  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
    (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)

For foreign students:

  1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

 

Career Opportunities

 

Graduates with a diploma in pharmacy can expect wide career opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry

  • Pharmacy Assistant (government/private hospitals; community pharmacies)
  • Medical/Healthcare Sales Representative
  • Quality Control Assistant
  • Sales and Marketing Executive
  • Health Service Managers
  • Pharmacy Lab Assistant
  • Storekeeper
  • Pharmacy Store Assistant 

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