Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM190,084

Course Highlights

  • Accredited by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia (PBM)
  • Strong research-focused curriculum reflecting the most current research initiatives
  • Get an internationally recognised curriculum with the option to transfer overseas to established universities in the United States, New Zealand or Australia
  • Opportunity to work with leading healthcare providers and industry pharmacies via the Pharmaceutical Industry Student Adoption (PISA) Programme

Course Structure

  • Introduction to Pharmacy
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Principles of Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing
  • Pharmacology I
  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Pharmaceutics
  • Community Pharmacy Practice I
  • Pharmacology II
  • Principles of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation and Development I
  • Biostatistics and Quality Use of Medicines
  • Community Pharmacy Practice II
  • Pharmacology III
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Hospital Pharmacy Practice
  • Law, Ethics and Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation and Development II
  • Drug Design and Biotechnology
  • Applied Therapeutics I
  • Professional Attachment
  • Applied Therapeutics II
  • Applied Therapeutics III
  • Research Projects

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.

You will need to choose one of the packages below

1. Extension: You will need to choose any ONE (1)  Extension offered by Taylor’s University and choose any two (2) Free Electives offered by Taylor’s University

  • Option 1: Advanced Pharmaceutical Industrial Practice (5 modules)           
  • Option 2: Cosmetic Science (5 modules)

2. Minor: You will need to select any Minor packages offered by Taylor's University and choose any two (2) Free Electives offered by Taylor’s University. We have provided some suggested Minors below

  • Psychology
  • Nutrition with Wellness
  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Web Technology
  • Marketing

3. Free Electives: You will need to select any seven (7) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University

 

Note: Modules and Free Electives will be 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 FIS with Grades BBB, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics / Mathematics with min. B in Chemistry, provided the programme is at least one year in duration and completed at the same institution
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. BBB / ABC / AAC in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics / Mathematics with min. B in Chemistry
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. B4 in 5 subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, and any other subject
  • A Level: Min. ABC / BBB / AAC in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics / Mathematics with min. B in Chemistry
  • AUSMAT (SACEi): Achieve an average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics / Mathematics with min. 75% for Chemistry
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics / Mathematics with min. 75% for Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Pass with min. score of 30 overall and attained a min. score of 5 each in: Chemistry, Biology, Physics / Mathematics with min. 2 at Higher Level and and 1 at Standard Level
  • Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Achieve an average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics / Mathematics with min. 75% for Chemistry
  • Matriculation in Science: Min. BBB, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics / Mathematics with min. B in Chemistry, provided the programme is at least one year in duration and completed at the same institution
  • Diploma in Pharmacy or Health Sciences: Min. CGPA 3.50, provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years and completed at the same institution.
  • First Degree in a Health or Medical or Pure or Applied Science subject: Min. CGPA 3.00 and above
  • HSC-New South Wales: Achieve an average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology, and Physics / Mathematics with min. 75% for Chemistry

Other Qualifications

  • Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Prerequisite

  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
    (i) A pass in SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject.   The SPM requirements will only be applicable to Pre-Medical studies or Pre-Pharmacy / Foundation in Science.

    (ii)  A pass in SPM with 2Bs each in Chemistry, Biology / Physics / Maths and credits in 3 other subjects including English; or A pass in O-Level with 2Bs each in Chemistry, Biology / Physics / Maths and credits in 3 other subjects.
    The above requirements will only be applicable to Diploma in Health Science / Pharmacy.

Note: Students who wish to seek employment in the Malaysian government are required to have a credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

Interview

  • All eligible candidates are required to attend an interview

Local Students

  • SPM / O-Level / UEC / IGCSE: Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English
  • Cambridge English / ELS: The minimum score varies by programme

International Students

  • IELTS: Band 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 60
  • PTE: 59
  • Linguaskill:169
  • Pre-U / Foundation / Diploma: Completed Pre-U / Foundation / Diploma that was conducted in English

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM190,084

Other miscellaneous fees

RM60

Total payable amount

RM190,794

Other savings

Up to RM8,000

  • Bursary

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