KPT / JPT( N / 0916 / 6 / 0003) 2 / 28- MQA / PSA 16429

Your springboard into an exciting career.

This hands-on degree covers the chemistry, biology and technology of medicines and other chemical formulations, equipping you to research and develop more reliable, accessible and effective treatments and products.

You’ ll be prepared for an exciting and diverse career, armed with the specialist knowledge and skills to make a genuine impact on human health and well-being. Your understanding of the powerful interplay between chemistry and biology will set you apart from the crowd.

What will I gain from this course?

This degree will give you:

• advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical science

• well-developed skills in the methods and processes of pharmaceutical science.

You’ ll also learn how to:

• make valid judgements through critical thinking, and synthesise information from a range of sources to provide relevant solutions to scientific problems

• think globally and consider pharmaceutical issues from a variety of perspectives, and apply international standards for research practices in pharmaceutical sciences

• communicate effectively in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences and for a range of purposes

• work safely and effectively, both independently and in multi-disciplinary teams

• demonstrate leadership, and professional and ethical behaviour.

Course structure

The course develops through three themes:

A. Foundation science studies Foundation studies in bioorganic and medicinal chemistry, physical chemistry and physiology will underpin further studies in your chosen specialisation. It will also provide an introduction to the key areas of scientific communication and practice and scientific research methodology.

B. Pharmaceutical science This will provide you with practical and theoretical skills and knowledge of your specialisation. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your chosen discipline.

C. Applied project The studies in parts A and B culminate in industry placement or a major research project in Medicinal chemistry, Drug discovery biology, or Formulation science.

3 years February

RM49,920 Malaysian student

RM58,560 International student 2025 fees per year

Hands-on experience Industry placement

CAREER PATHS Pharmaceutical science graduates commonly become specialists or scientists in:

• the pharmaceutical industry

• pharmacology

• bioassay development

• cosmeceuticals

• drug product development

• formulation

• medicinal chemistry

• nutraceuticals

• pharmacovigilance

• quality control

• regulatory affairs.

WHAT YOUR COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE 1

Semester 2 18 Credit points

Enabling sciences

BPS3012 Applied pharmaceutical science: from concept to market

Pharmaceutical science and Applied project

Elective units Choose two units:

• BPS3021 Biotechnology

• BPS3032 Toxicology and advanced pharmacology

• BPS3042 Advanced experimental spectroscopy

• BPS3082 Applied pharmacokinetics, dynamics and product development.

1 This course map is intended as a rough guide. Units listed may vary depending on availability and the latest requirements.

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