Overview
Is Doctor of Pharmacy for You?
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme at the University of Cyberjaya is a comprehensive, two-year full-time course designed to cultivate pharmacy specialists for the burgeoning healthcare sector. This programme is tailored to equip professionals with advanced clinical and healthcare service skills, including medication therapy management, disease-state management, and patient education.
Eligible local Pharm.D candidates may also undertake Provisional Registered Pharmacist (PRP) training at the University of Cyberjaya, further enhancing their qualifications and readiness for the field.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Graduates can embark on careers as:
- Clinical pharmacists in public and private hospitals
- Academicians in higher education institutions
- Clinical researchers across various sectors
Career Organisation
Opportunities await in:
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Research & Development
- Consultancy
- Academic roles in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Universities
Course Structure
Course Description
This programme provides extensive clinical training for pharmacy graduates to further their professional careers in a variety of practice settings including hospitals, home health, community pharmacies, managed care systems in the government, and private health agencies.
This professional Master-level postgraduate programme is also designed to produce clinical pharmacists who have the abilities and skills to perform advanced patient medication management, therapeutic planning and monitoring. Upon completion, the students should be able to;
• Apply knowledge and provide pharmaceutical care to patients
• Develop and manage pharmacy specialties, drug therapy process,
medication distribution and control systems
• Provide and promote public health care
• Provide drug information, education and collaborate with patients and
health care providers
Course Training and Practical
YEAR 1 – DIDACTIC COURSES
- Pharmacy Practice & Management
- Research Methodology & Evidence Analysis
- Pharmacotherapy in Internal Medicine
- Pharmacotherapy in Infectious Diseases & Oncology
- Pharmacotherapy in Critical Care & Nutritional Support
- Pharmacotherapy in Special Populations
- Advanced Clinical Pharmacokinetics
COMPULSORY CLERKSHIPS
- Internal Medicine Clerkship
- Paediatrics Clerkship
- Infectious Diseases Clerkship
- Critical Care Clerkship
ELECTIVE CLERKSHIPS
- Psychiatry Clerkship
- Parenteral Nutrition Clerkship
- Oncology Clerkship
- Nuclear Pharmacy Clerkship
- Geriatrics Clerkship
- Ambulatory Care Clerkship
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Clerkship
YEAR 2 – Research
- Specialised Research I
- Specialised Research II
Compulsory Clerkship
- General Clerkship
- Specialised Attachment
Elective Clerkship
- Open Elective
The Experience
Who is teaching?
The faculty includes experienced doctors, lecturers, researchers, and clinicians, all bringing valuable real-world insights to the programme.
On Campus Learning
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus
Solve World Challenges
Research in the field of Pharmacy is pivotal in addressing global health challenges, with a focus on developing new cures and understanding complex biological mechanisms.
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme encourages students to be proactive, analytical, and engaged in world issues, aiming to produce pharmacy specialists capable of advancing clinical healthcare services, medication therapy, and patient education.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree with honours (Bachelor’s Degree Level) | A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree with honours (Bachelor’s Degree Level) | A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. |
| For International Students Only | Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 80 (IBT) or minimum IELTS score of 6.0 |
