Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM115,572

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Course Highlights

Opportunity to work with leading healthcare providers and industry pharmacies via Pharmaceutical Industry Student Adoption (PISA) Programme
Provides you with a pharmaceutical skill set that extends into the dynamic world of cosmetics, ensuring an enhanced competitive edge in the growing career demands of the industry
Equips you with marketing and entrepreneurship skills to gain the upper hand as a sought-after pharmaceutical leader
Get an internationally recognised curriculum with the option to transfer overseas to an established university in New Zealand or Australia

Course Structure

Year 1

Primary Major: Common Core

Human Anatomy & Physiology
Principles of Life Sciences
Principles of Marketing
Understanding Entrepreneurialism
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
Basic Pharmacology and Toxicology with Health Informatics
Physical Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Dosage Form

Year 2

Primary Major: Common Core

Principles of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Advanced Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Formulation & Development I
Research Methodology & Biostatistics
Pharmaceutical Formulation & Development II
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Packaging and Merchandising Design
Drug Design and Biotechnology

Year 3

Primary Major: Common Core

Notes:

*for Conventional track only
**for WBL track only

Overview

Univerisity Core: MPU

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
Emotional Intelligence in Action
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah
Social Innovation Project

Note: Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM

Electives

Flexible Education

You will need to choose one of the package below.

1. Extension: Choose any ONE (1) Extension offered by Taylor’s University.

Option 1: Drug Discovery and Development
Option 2: Cosmetic Science

2. Minor: Select any Minor packages offered by Taylor's University. Some of the suggested Minors are as stated below:

3. Free Electives: Select any five (5) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University.

Note: The minors and free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite.

Entry Requirements

Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS): Pass with min. CGPA 2.50 including GPA 2.33 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Pass with a minimum GPA 2.33 in (ANY 2) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. 5Bs including (ANY 2): Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
A Levels: Min. DD in TWO of the subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry. Min D in each subject.
AUSMAT(SACEi): Achieve ATAR 60 with min. Grade C+ each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects including min. 65% each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects including min. 5 points at Higher Level (HL) in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Achieve an overallof 55% for (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry with min. 65% in each subject.
Matriculation in Science: Min. CGPA 2.33 for 3 subjects including (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
Diploma:
- Recognised Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in the related field OR
- Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in the related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field OR
- Pass Foundation in Science from other institution with CGPA 2.85, including GPA of 2.67 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry.
Foundation in Science from other institutions: Pass with CGPA 2.8,5 including GPA of 2.67 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry.
Other Qualifications:
- Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Prerequisites

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): A pass in SPM/SPMV/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits (Except for UEC).

English Requirements

Local Students

IELTS: Band 5.5
MUET: Band 3
Pre-University / Diploma / Foundation: Completed Pre-University / Diploma / Foundation that was conducted in English
Cambridge English / ELS: The minimum score varies by programme

International Students

IELTS: Band 5.5
Pre-University / Foundation / Diploma: Completed Pre-University / Foundation / Diploma programme that was conducted in English
Cambridge English / ELS: the minimum score varies by programme

Note: International students may join IEN Preparatory Course and achieve the IELTS score.

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