Diploma in Pharmacy

Key Modules

• 1Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU–U4)
• 2Anatomy and Physiology
• 3General Chemistry
• 4Microbiology
• 5Introduction to Pharmaceutics
• 6Professional Skills and Development
• 7Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
• 8Liquid Dosage Forms
• 9Dispensing Techniques and Communication
• 10Medical Devices and Equipment
• 11Community Attachment
• 12Solid Dosage Forms
• 13Semisolid Dosage Forms
• 14Introduction to Pharmacy Management
• 15Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy of Main Body Systems
• 16Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
• 17Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU–U4)
• 18Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
• 19Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
• 20Antimicrobial Therapy
• 21Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy of Special Body Systems
• 22Vitamins, Herbal Supplements and Nutrition
• 23Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah
• 24University Life
• 25Industrial Attachment
• 264 Months of attachment after year 2
• 27Hospital Pharmacy
• 28Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 29(Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
• 30Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
• 31(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

Entry Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field (health science related) and possess SPM with one (1) credit.
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
• Admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) programme requires SPM (Science Stream) with a minimum grade B in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and one other subject.
• 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.
• 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.
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• PM English language 1119/ O-Levels English/ IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation courses for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
• For International Students
• Total and Section Score: 2, Total Score: 24+
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• 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 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.

Career Prospects

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