Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Quest International University (QIU)

Ipoh, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM100,000

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Course Highlights

The only private university in Malaysia with a fully functioning Pharmaceutical Production Pilot Plant that can produce various dosage forms
Learn and train in a full-fledged, faculty-managed and MOH-licensed community pharmacy on campus
Undergo 20 weeks of attachment training in a hospital, clinical, community, and industrial pharmacy – one of the longest attachment training period offered in Malaysia
Accredited by the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia (PBM)

Course Structure

Year 1

Basic Medical Sciences:

Anatomy
Physiology
Basic Computer Science and Statistics

Pharmaceutical Chemistry:

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology:

Physical Pharmacy

Pharmacology:

General Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice:

Introduction to Pharmacy Profession

University & General Study Subjects:

English for Academic Purposes
Ethnic Relations
Design Thinking
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia

Year 2

Basic Medical Sciences:

Microbiology
Immunology
Biochemistry
Pathology

Pharmaceutical Chemistry:

Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology:

Liquid and Semisolid
Dosage Forms
Solid Dosage Forms
Sterile Dosage Forms

Pharmacology:

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology
Central Nervous System Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice:

Pharmacy Informatics

University & General Study Subjects:

Media and Communication
Disciplined Entrepreneurship
Community Service
Devices, Networks and Applications

Year 3

Pharmaceutical Chemistry:

Pharmacognosy

Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology:

Pharmacology:

Antineoplastic and Antimicrobial Pharmacology
Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice:

Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Cardiovascular System

Renal System:

Respiratory System

Gastrointestinal System:

Pharmacy Ethics and Legislation

Attachments:

Industrial Pharmacy

Research
Qualifying Examination

Year 4

Pharmacology:

Pharmaco-toxicology

Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice:

Hospital Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoeconomics
Endocrine System, Central Nervous System
Oncology, Parenteral Nutrition, Fluid Therapy
Infection, Musculo-Skeletal System, Dermatology
Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Eye, ENT

Attachments:

Community Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy

Research
Qualifying Examination

Overview

Experiential Leaning:

Practicals on Pharmaceutical Production and Quality Control at the Pharmaceutical Production Pilot Plant
Practicals in Oncology Pharmacy
Medicine Management at Senior Citizen Homes
Community Pharmacy at Quest Pharmacy
Development of Knowledge of Drugs Booklet Containing Updated Information from Authentic and Verifiable Drug Information Internet Resources
Hands On Experience of Using E-Pharmacy Software at Quest Pharmacy
Hospital Visits

Electives

Entry Requirements

STPM: CGPA 3.0 with Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Minimum Grade B in Chemistry
A Level: 3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with Minimum B in Chemistry. [Based on Universities and Colleges Admission Services (UCAS) for A Level with a score of A+=140, A=120, B=100 and C=80]. The requirement of 3B as proposed by Malaysian Pharmacy Board is equivalent to a score of 300 with Grade B in Chemistry
UEC: B4 in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
Matriculation/Pre-medical/Pharmacy/Foundation in Science: CGPA 3.0 with a minimum B in Chemistry
Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology or Physics): CGPA 3.75 with a minimum B in Chemistry
Diploma in Pharmacy: With a minimum CGPA 3.50
Degree in Science: CGPA 2.75 (Grade C+)
Other Qualifications: Other Equivalent