UCSI University: Diploma in Pharmacy

Course Highlights

Obtain skills and knowledge needed to contribute eﬀectively to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as pharmacy assistants and technicians
Be exposed to various aspects of pharmaceutics, pharmacy practices, communication skills, healthcare management and entrepreneurship, preparing to be a competent and qualified pharmacy support staff
Undergo attachments in hospital, community, and industrial settings
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Course Structure

Year 1

Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
Anatomy & Physiology
General Chemistry
Microbiology
Introduction to Pharmaceutics
Professional Skills & Development
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Liquid Dosage Forms
Dispensing Techniques & Communication
Medical Devices & Equipment/Compounding Pharmacy/Geriatric Care
Community Attachment

Year 2

Solid Dosage Forms
Semisolid Dosage Forms
Introduction to Pharmacy Management
Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Main Body Systems
Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding
Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
Antimicrobial Therapy
Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Special Body Systems Vitamins, Herbal Supplements & Nutrition/Management in Pharmacy Services/Pharmacy Law (Regulations & Standards)
Principles of Entrepreneurship (MPU-U2)
Industrial Attachment

Entry Requirements

SPM/O level: Possess 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.
STPM: Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (biology/chemistry/physics/general science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
STAM: Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (biology/chemistry/physics/general science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
SKM: Pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field (health science related) and possess SPM with one (1) credit.
Certificate: A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
Note: Admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme requires SPM (science stream) with chemistry, biology and physics. The credit requirement at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM/STAM/Matriculation level are equivalent/higher.
UEC: Minimum grades of B in 3 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subject
Polytechnic/Certificate Equivalents: Minimum CGPA 2.0
Equivalent Courses: Case-by-case basis.
Matriculation: 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 Level by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Aggregate 50% inclusive of Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject.

English Requirements

MUET: Band 3
CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
SPM English Language: Grade B+
1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
UEC English Language: Grade A2
TOEFL IBT: 30-31
IELTS: 4.0
1Cambridge English Qualification Test/Linguaskill: 140
Pearson Test: 36
Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.