Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

UniKL RCMP Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a pharmaceutical education in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) programme that is progressive, contemporary, forward-looking and comparable to pharmaceutical programmes offered in advanced countries.

The duration of this undergraduate programme is four (4) years and it is designed in accordance with the requirements and standards set by the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), as well as international policies and guidelines, including the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Good Pharmacy Education and Practice.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1
Knowledgeable, competent and innovative graduates with numeracy skills in providing quality pharmacy services and contributing to health-related fields.
PEO 2
Effective leaders equipped with teamwork capabilities as well as strong verbal and non-verbal interpersonal skills.
PEO 3
Graduates who are committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement in line with current practices and emerging trends in pharmacy and health-related fields.
PEO 4
Professional, ethical and socially responsible graduates who uphold the pharmacy professional code of ethics.
PEO 5
Graduates who are capable of embarking on business and techno-entrepreneurial activities while providing quality services to the public.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1: Knowledge and Understanding
Describe advanced and comprehensive theoretical and technical knowledge, and demonstrate relevant skills in pharmacy and healthcare fields.
PLO 2: Cognitive Skills
Demonstrate intellectual independence in applying knowledge within the pharmacy field using critical, analytical and evaluation skills.
PLO 3: Practical Skills
Apply essential methods and procedures to solve a broad range of complex problems in pharmacy-related fields.
PLO 4: Interpersonal Skills
Work effectively with diverse individuals and groups in local and international learning and working environments.
PLO 5: Communication Skills
Convey ideas confidently, accurately and coherently in written and oral forms using appropriate presentation methods for diverse audiences.
PLO 6: Digital Skills
Use a broad range of information, media and technology applications to support learning, pharmacy services and professional development.
PLO 7: Numeracy Skills
Use and integrate numerical and graphical or visual data for pharmacy-related research and professional work.
PLO 8: Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility
Demonstrate autonomy, leadership and professionalism in managing responsibilities within pharmacy and healthcare organizations.
PLO 9: Personal Skills
Engage effectively in self-directed lifelong learning and professional development pathways in the pharmacy field.
PLO 10: Entrepreneurial Skills
Demonstrate entrepreneurial competency through selected projects related to pharmacy practice and services.
PLO 11: Ethics and Professionalism
Demonstrate ethical awareness, ethical decision-making and professional conduct in accordance with the pharmacy professional code of ethics.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Anatomy and Physiology
Organic Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry
Introduction to Pharmaceutics
Fundamental English
Technopreneurship
Co-Curriculum

Semester 2

Microbiology and Parasitology
Principles of Pharmacology
Organic Chemistry II
Physical Pharmacy
Biochemistry
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Professional English 1
Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah 2 (Compulsory) / Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia 2 (For Credit Exemption)

Semester 3 (Short Semester)

Foreign Language Courses
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa

Semester 4

Basic Pharmacokinetics
Pharmaceutical Analysis I
Pharmaceutical Technology I
Pharmacotherapy of GIT and Respiratory Disorders
Immunology
Pharmacy Informatics
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student Only)
Foreign Language Course

Semester 5

Pharmaceutical Technology II
Pharmaceutical Analysis II
Pharmacotherapy of Infectious Disease
Medicinal Chemistry
Pharmacognosy
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice
Cosmeceuticals / Nutraceuticals
Professional English 2

Semester 6

Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Community Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacotherapy of Endocrine and Reproductive Disorders
Pharmacotherapy of Skin, Musculoskeletal, Eye and ENT Disorders
Research Methodology
Clinical Pharmacy
Natural Product Chemistry
Innovation Management / Isu-Isu Kontemporari Muslim 2 / Bahasa Kebangsaan A (International Student Only)

Semester 7

Hospital Pharmacy Services
Pharmacotherapy of Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacotherapy of Renal and Urogenital Disorders
Research Project / Industrial Pharmacy
Toxicology
Traditional and Complementary Medicines (TCM)
Diet and Nutrition in Community Pharmacy Practice

Semester 8 (Short Semester)

Industrial Attachment

Semester 9

Hospital Clerkship I
Clinical Therapeutics I
Pharmacotherapy of Nervous System Disorders
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Leadership in Practice / Marketing in Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy of Cancer

Semester 10

Hospital Clerkship II
Clinical Therapeutics II
Pharmacy Management
Social Pharmacy and Public Health
Drug and Substance Abuse / Drug in Sports

Career Information

Hospital Pharmacist (Public / Private)
Industrial Pharmacist / Product Specialist (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Military Pharmacist
Research and Development (Researcher)
Community Pharmacist (Pharmacy Outlet)
Academician (University / Institution)
Enforcement Pharmacist
Managerial / Administrative Pharmacist

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Students

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)
– Minimum CGPA of 3.00 with Grade B in Chemistry OR
General Certificate of Education Advanced (‘A’) Levels
– Grade BBB or ABC or AAC in three (3) subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
Matriculation / Pre-School of Medicine and Pharmacy
– Minimum CGPA of 3.00 with Grade B in Chemistry OR
Diploma in Pharmacy
– Minimum CGPA of 3.50
Diploma in Science (Biology / Chemistry / Physics)
– Minimum CGPA of 3.75
First Degree in Science
– Minimum CGPA of 2.75 or Grade C+
International Baccalaureate Diploma
– 30 points, Chemistry (minimum B or equivalent), one (1) Science subject or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and one (1) Science subject at Standard Level (SL)

Other Requirements:

Pass SPM with at least Grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English and a minimum of five (5) Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and one (1) other subject.
AND pass MUET with at least Band 3 (before graduation).

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Tuition Fee

Malaysian Students
RM 18,000.00 (Per Semester)
RM 144,000.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Students
RM 27,190.00 (Per Semester)
RM 217,520.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only.
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students).
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

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