Overview

The Pharmacy (Hons) programme from University of Malaya offers a broad-based curriculum and training with opportunities for specialisation. The programme supports evidence-based practices and consists of dynamic characteristics with room for future advancement.

Programme Principles

In line with the programme philosophy, the programme offered is based on the following principles:

The basic training given is broad-based and encompasses all aspects of the pharmacy practice, from pharmaceutical sciences to its application in the field of clinical pharmacy.
The programme utilises interactive teaching methods and incorporates evidence-based practices in an effort to promote critical thinking and analysis in all the taught disciplines.
The education provided is dynamic and farsighted to equip the graduates to face current and future challenges.
Emphasis is given on basic communication and thinking skills as well as the benefits of modern communication technology.
The training encompasses the importance of patient/customer-oriented therapy as well as uses a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver effective and efficient healthcare services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Anatomy and Physiology

Drug Action and Discovery

Microbiology and Parasitology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Pharmacy View 16 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.8

English requirements

IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Passed the STPM with at least CGPA 3.80;

and Obtained at least Grade A in two (2) subjects and Grade A- in one (1) subject at the STPM level with the combination of following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics T/ Mathematics M

and

Obtained at least Grade B at the SPM Level in the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics/Additional Mathematics; English; and Any one (1) from other subject

and Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET

and Passed the interview

and Verified healthy and meet other admission requirements

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

280100 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280100 MYR per year during 48 months.
National

13300 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13300 MYR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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