Diploma in Pharmacy

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM44,320

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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
Ranked #265 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025

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

6 Months of attachment after year 2

Hospital Pharmacy

Overview

For Malaysian students:

U1:

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)

For foreign students:

Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

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.
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
SPM English Language: Grade B+
PM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
UEC English Language: Grade A2
IELTS: 4.0

Note: In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take Basic English and English Foundation courses for in-sessional academic enhancement.

For International Students

MUET: Band 3
TOEFL iBT: 30-31
IELTS: 4.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests:140
Pearson Test of English:36

Note: International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps prepare them in attaining a required band score.

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