PHARMACY
4 years
February
RM53,025 Malaysian student
RM59,996 International student 2021 fees per year
Professionally recognised Work placement
CAREER PATHS The demand for pharmacists in Malaysia and the region is high , and pharmacists will remain a sought-after profession in the foreseeable future . Graduates will be able to find employment in the following sectors :
• community pharmacy
• hospital pharmacy
• government ( regulatory affairs )
• pharmaceutical industry
• armed services
• education and research .
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY ( HONOURS )
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 727 / 6 / 0061 ) 03 / 27 - MQA / FA11712
As the global population grows and ages , and as medicines become more complex , the need for pharmacists intensifies .
Pharmacists are the experts on medicines and the way they interact with the body , and they play an important role in improving the health of their communities . Not only do pharmacists help patients understand and use medication , they ’ re also involved in drug development and innovation .
This course covers the applied pharmaceutical sciences , enabling sciences , clinical and therapeutic sciences , and pharmacy practice . It equips you with the professional skills and attributes required of a pharmacist . You ’ ll have the knowledge , experience and expertise you need to make a difference for people in hospitals , aged-care facilities and local communities from the moment you graduate .
Course structure
This course covers six fundamental themes :
A . STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE BODY ( HOW THE BODY WORKS ) These studies will provide you with the foundational understanding and knowledge of the human body , including studies of anatomy , physiology and biochemistry relevant to pharmacists .
B . DRUG STRUCTURE , DISPOSITION , AND ACTION ( HOW MEDICINES WORK ) You ’ ll learn the important aspects for a molecule to become a medicine , and how medicines produce their effects . This will include studies of medicinal chemistry , pharmacology , pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics / pharmacodynamics .
C . PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ( WHAT PHARMACISTS DO ) These studies will equip you with the sociocultural context in which the pharmacist and the client operate , social and health practice issues , ethical , legal context of pharmacy , and relevant professional and social values necessary for practice .
D . COMPREHENSIVE CARE Through these studies , you ’ ll acquire knowledge about diseases and disorders and their management . You ’ ll understand the relationship between pathophysiology and the design and use of drugs in treating various health conditions .
E . INQUIRY AND INNOVATION These studies will build upon problem-solving and innovative thinking skills developed in previous units . You ’ ll apply these skills to conduct a project and explore innovative solutions in a laboratory , clinical , social or business environment .
F . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE You ’ ll participate in work-based training and experiential programs in a variety of settings to develop and give context for your skill development .
Entry requirements
Qualification Monash University Foundation Year 1 75 % GCE A Level 12 ATAR 90 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 21 Indian School Certificate Examination 77 % All India Senior School Certificate Examination 83 % SMA3 , Indonesia International Baccalaureate Diploma ( IB Diploma ) 33 STPM , Malaysia 9.7 UEC , Malaysia 2.6
Program Matrikulasi ( Matriculation Program ), Malaysia 3.33
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 87.9 %
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education ( Advanced Level ) 13
High School Diploma , Vietnam 8.56 UNSW Foundation Studies 8.5
Prerequisites
English : Monash ’ s minimum requirements apply .
Chemistry , Higher level Mathematics and Biology : Australian Year 12 equivalent .
Extra requirements
• Malaysian students must obtain at least a C grade in Bahasa Melayu ( Malay language ) and English in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( SPM ), or equivalent .
• Meet minimum entry requirements set by the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia . Visit www . pharmacy . gov . my 2 for details .
General education pathway
Pre-university / Foundation ( 1 – 2 years )
Pharmacy degree ( 4 years )
Pharmacist training ( 1 year )
Compulsory service ( 1 year )
Your career begins
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1 The undergraduate entry requirements published in this guide are for students commencing the MUFY program in 2021 . 2 Visit pharmacy . gov . my / v2 / ms / entri / syarat-syarat-kelayakan-masuk-antarabangsa-ke-program-ijazah-farmasi . html and pharmacy . gov . my / v2 / ms / entri / syarat-syarat-kelayakan-masuk-minimum-ke-program-farmasi . html ∆ Please refer to priorstudy . monash . edu / prior-study / for the entry score .
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