PHARMACY
4 years February
RM53,025 Malaysian student
RM59,996 International student 2022 fees per year
Professionally recognised Work placement
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY ( HONOURS )
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 727 / 6 / 0061 ) 03 / 27 - MQA / FA11712
Essential works , supporting healthier communities .
Now more than ever , the world needs pharmacists . As the experts in medicines and the way they interact with the body , pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare teams . Not only do pharmacists help patients understand and use medication , they ’ re also involved in drug development and innovation .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Job prospects are bright As the global population grows and ages , and as medicines become more complex , the demand for pharmacists increases . If you ’ re looking to become a healthcare professional within a highly in-demand profession – and also love the idea of making a true difference to people ’ s lives – then a career as a pharmacist might be for you .
Real world experience As part of the program you ’ ll undertake work placements in government and private hospitals , rural clinics and community pharmacies , practicing your new skills in different environments . You ’ ll also undergo an in-house industrial training program to enhance your knowledge on how drugs are developed , produced and marketed .
Changing how you learn Technology moves fast , but we move faster . Monash is the only university in Asia using MyDispense , an award-winning online simulation tool that allows you to develop confidence and skills in learning how to dispense medicines .
You ’ ll also be studying in our cutting-edge professional practice suite , purpose-built to support new formats of teaching and practice in a virtual environment and the first of its kind in Malaysia .
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 .
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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