Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)(R2/727/6/0065) (07/27) (MQA/FA 8482)
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Pharmacy, a cornerstone of healthcare, has existed since humans recognized the therapeutic potential of substance found in nature. Pharmacists are indispensable in ensuring the safe and effective use medications, a role that has consistently earned the profession widespread respect and admiration.
Through pharmaceutical care, pharmacists deliver essential services that optimize medication therapy, prevent disease, and enhance patients’ quality of life. This involves establishing comprehensive medication management plans, providing patient education, and collaboration with healthcare providers to achieve optimal outcomes.
Programme Structure
Components of the Programme
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 |
| Introduction to Pharmacy | Pharmaceutical Chemistry II |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Immunology |
| Microbiology | Dosage Form |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry I | General Pharmacology & Trichology |
| Hubungan Etnik | TITAS |
| ESAP | EPP |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | General Psychology |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 |
| Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy | Pulmonary, Renal Systems & Pharmacotherapy |
| Biochemistry | Cardiovascular Systems & Pharmacotherapy |
| Physical Pharmaceutics | Pharmacognosy |
| Peripheral Nervous System & Pharmacotherapy Gastrointestinal, Endocrine Systems & Pharmacotherapy | Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Research Methodology & Biostatistics | Public Health Pharmacy Elective |
| U4 Activites | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 |
| Central Nervous System & Pharmacotherapy | Dosage Form Design II |
| Basics to Industrial Pharmacy | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology |
| Community Pharmacy | Antimicrobials &Anti-infectives |
| Forensic Pharmacy & Ethics | Clinical Pharmacokinetics |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | Hospital Pharmacy |
| Dosage Form Design I | Industrial Training |
| Research Project I | Research Project II |
| Year 4 | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 |
| Antineoplastic &Immunomodulators | Applied Therapeutics II |
| Pharmaceutical Management | Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmacoepidemiology |
| Applied Therapeutics I | Drug Information Services |
| Counselling skills for Pharmacists | Clinical Pharmacy Training |
| Hospital Training | Advanced Drug Delivery Systems |
| Elective (1 out 6) | Elective (1 out 5) |
| 1. Geriatric Pharmacy | 1. Nutraceutical Pharmacy |
| 2. Drug Modeling | 2. Traditional, Complementary & Alternative Medicine |
| 3. Cosmetics and Toiletries | 3. Drug Abuse and Society |
| 4. Preclinical Drug Evaluation | 4. Intellectual Property Rights |
| 5. Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacogenetics | 5. Ergonomics and Occupational Health |
| 6.Rehabilitation Medicine | |
Minimum Entry Requirements
A. HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE LEVEL OR ITS EQUIVALENT (STPM AND A LEVEL)
| EXAMINATIONS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:
With minimum grade B for chemistry. |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Levels | Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:
With minimum grade B for chemistry. Note: Combination of A-level or STAM and STPM is allowed to fulfill the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 dated 22 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009-2020: Edisi Ketiga) |
B. MATRICULATION, FOUNDATION OR PRE-MEDICAL/PRE-PHARMACY PROGRAMME OR ITS EQUIVALENT
| EXAMINATIONS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Matriculation | Grades BBB or ABC or AAC in 3 subjects:
With minimum grade B for chemistry and Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution. |
| Pre-Medical/Pre-Pharmacy Programme or Foundation in Science | Grades BBB or ABC or ABC in 3 subjects:
With minimum grade B for chemistry and Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the institution and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
or General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels or equivalent
or Unified Examination Certificate UEC
Note: Combination of SPM and O-Level (or equivalent) results is allowed to fulfill the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 dated 22 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009-2020: Edisi Ketiga) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 each in 5 subjects:
|
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | A minimum of 30 points overall
and attained a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects:
With minimum of 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level |
| Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY) or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation or Western Australian Curriculum Council or Higher School Certificate (HSC) Sydney Australia or Trinity College Foundation Studies or Australian Universities Foundation Programmes or South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or Victorian Certificate of Education, Autralia Year 12 or Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) |
Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects:
With minimum of 75% in chemistry or 75% TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR provided the subjects include
With minimum of 75% in chemistry |
| Canadian Pre-U (CPU) or Canadian International Matriculation program (CIMP) or Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
*Equivalent to an average of 75% for 3 subjects:
With minimum of 75% in chemistry |
| Indian Pre-University | Same as above* |
| Algeria Baccalaureat de I’Enseignement Secondaire: |
Same as above* |
| Bahrain Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate Certificate / Alim (from Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board) |
same as above* |
| Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education (Grade 12) |
Same as above* |
| Cameroon Baccalaureat |
Same as above* |
| China 高中毕业证书 (Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| Egypt 1. Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) or 2. Secondary Education Certificate of A-Azhar |
Same as above* |
| Eritrea Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE) |
Same as above* |
| Ethiopia Ethiopia Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate |
Same as above* |
| Gambia West African Examination Council GCE A level |
Same as above* |
| Ghana West African Higher School Certificate /GCE A Level |
Same as above* |
| Hong Kong 1. Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) or 2. Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) |
Same as above* |
| Indonesia 1. Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) (bagi lulusan tahun 2014 dan sebelumnya) dengan gred purata 6-10 or 2. Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) (bagi lulusan mulai tahun 2015) dengan gred purata 66-100 |
Same as above* |
| Iran High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) – after 1992 |
Same as above* |
| Iraq Secondary School Certificate also known as: Sixth Form Baccalaureate |
Same as above* |
| Ireland Leaving Certificate passed at Higher/Honor Level grades A-C |
Same as above* |
| Japan Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho) |
Same as above* |
| Jordan Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| Kazhastan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
Same as above* |
| Kenya 1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or 2. East African Advance Certificate of Education (EAACE) or 3. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) – prior 1998 |
Same as above* |
| Kuwait Shahadat-althanawia-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| Lesotho Cambridge Overseas School Certificate |
Same as above* |
| Libya Secondary School Certificate/Secondary |
Same as above* |
| Macedonia Matura/Secondary School Leaving Diploma |
Same as above* |
| Madagascar Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement Secondaire (Also known as Diplôme du Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire / Diplôme du Baccalauréat du Second Degré) |
Same as above* |
| Morocco Attestation du Baccalauréat (Also known as (Diplôme du Baccalauréat) ةداهش ايرولاكبلا / (Baccalauréat de l’enseignement secondaire) ةداهش ) ميلعتلا يوناثلا : |
Same as above* |
| Nigeria 1. Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE) or 2. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) |
Same as above* |
| Oman General Education Diploma |
Same as above* |
| Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate |
Same as above* |
| Qatar Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah (General Secondary School Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| Rwanda Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education |
Same as above* |
| Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| South Korea 1. High School Diploma or 2. High School Graduation Equivalency Examination |
Same as above* |
| Sudan Sudan School Certificate (previously known as Secondary School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate) |
Same as above* |
| Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate |
Same as above* |
| Tanzania National Form VI Examination/ Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) |
Same as above* |
| Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education/ Maw 6 |
Same as above* |
| Trinidad & Tobago Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE |
Same as above* |
| Tunisia (Baccalauréat) ایرولاكبلا ةداهش |
Same as above* |
| Turkiye Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) |
Same as above* |
| United Arab Emirates Tawjihiya |
Same as above* |
| Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education |
Same as above* |
| Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) |
Same as above* |
| Zimbabwe ZIMSEC A Level Certificate (previously known as Cambridge Higher School Certificate / GCE A Level) |
Same as above* |
C. DIPLOMA LEVEL
| EXAMINATIONS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Pharmacy or Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent | CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
and Provided the programmes is not less than 5 semesters of 2 ½ years and completed in the same institution and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
or General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) levels or equivalent
Note: Combination of SPM and O-Level (or equivalent) results is allowed to fulfill the entry requirement as stated in Keputusan Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Induk MQA-SPIPTS Bil.1/2009 dated 11 May 2009 and Keputusan Mesyuarat MQA Bil.4/2009 dated 22 May 2009 (Kompilasi Dasar Jaminan Kualiti Pendidikan Tinggi (2009-2020: Edisi Ketiga) |
D. DEGREE LEVEL
| EXAMINATIONS | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Degree in Health or Medical or Pure or Applied Sciences | CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) |
Career Opportunities
- Community Pharmacy: Pharmacists in community pharmacies are the first point of contact for many patients. They dispense medication, provide health advice, and manage minor ailments.
- Hospital Pharmacy: Hospital pharmacists collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy for inpatients. They ensure accurate drug administration, monitor for adverse drug reactions, and participate in patient education.
- Clinic Pharmacy: Pharmacists in clinics focus on patient care medication management, and chronic disease management. They work closely with physicians to improve patient outcomes.
- Home Healthcare Pharmacy: This emerging field involves delivering pharmaceutical care to patients in their homes, managing complex medication regimens, and monitoring patient progress.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Graduates can pursue careers in research and development, drug manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs, and medical information.
- Pharmaceutical Sales: Pharmacists with strong interpersonal skills can excel in pharmaceutical sales, promoting products and education healthcare professionals.
- Pharmacoeconomics: This specialized role involves analyzing the economic impact of pharmaceutical products and informing healthcare decision-making.
- Regulatory Affairs: Pharmacists can work in regulatory agencies like the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) to ensure drug safety, efficacy, and quality.
- Military Pharmacy: The Malaysian Armed Forces employs pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care to military personnel and their families.
- Academia: Pharmacists with advanced degrees can pursue teaching and research positions in pharmacy schools.
- Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurship: Innovative pharmacists can start their own pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, or healthcare-related business.
- Drug Information Services: Pharmacists can provide drug information to healthcare professionals and the public, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
- Nuclear Pharmacists: Nuclear pharmacists are clinical specialists who work specifically with radioactive drugs at a nuclear specialty pharmacy to diagnose and treat specific disease. A nuclear pharmacist under the direction of a physician can compound and dispense radioactive drugs to medical providers. Being a nuclear pharmacist also involves analyzing drugs for verification and strength.
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Key Highlights
- Integrated learning experience
- Innovative research focus
- Broad career pathways
- Stakeholders collaborative network
- Periodic lecture and workshop by major industry players
Testimonial
I graduated from AIMST University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy. Today, I am proud to serve as a hospital pharmacist at Columbia Asia Hospital Taiping, where I focus on delivering exceptional patient care. My journey in pharmacy began at AIMST University, where I received a comprehensive education that combined rigorous academics with practical training. The knowledge and skills I gained there have been instrumental in my career, preparing me to tackle the challenges of the healthcare field effectively.
Tay Chai Sze
Hospital Pharmacist, Columbia Asia Hospital Taiping, Perak
I am proud to be a graduate of AIMST University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy. I founded Skinmed Pharmacy and Youthfu, combining my passion for healthcare with entrepreneurship to provide personalized skincare and health solutions. My education at AIMST University laid a strong foundation, equipping me with the skills necessary to succeed in the pharmacy field. Establishing Skinmed Pharmacy and Youthfu has been a dream come true, allowing me to make a meaningful impact on community health. Embrace challenges, learn from experiences, and never underestimate the power of your ambitions.
Lim Lip Jinn
Founder and Director of SkinMed Pharmacy Sdn Bhd, Penang
The comprehensive education and training I received at AIMST have been instrumental in shaping my career and personal growth. During my four years at Hospital Bukit Mertajam, Penang, I had the privilege of serving as a member of the Quality Assurance Group on Patient Wellbeing. In addition to my professional role at the hospital, I have had the honor of being a keynote speaker for Galaxy Insights, a platform dedicated to advocating for holistic health and well-being. The confidence and communication skills I developed during my time at AIMST allows me to share insights and inspire others in the healthcare community.
Tan Yi Min
Hospital Pharmacist, Hospital Bukit Mertajam, Penang
The education and training I received from AIMST University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) program have been foundational to my career and personal growth. During my six years at Klinik Kesihatan Kota Samarahan, I improved countless patients' health outcomes as a Diabetic Mellitus Medication Adherence Clinic Pharmacist. Now, as a retail pharmacist, I continue to benefit from the adaptability and patient-centered approach fostered at AIMST. Additionally, I founded Galaxy Insights, a business and community organization advocating true health and true wealth. I am grateful for the exceptional knowledge and support from AIMST, which have shaped my career and mission.
Goh Jin An
Founder of Galaxy Insights, Kuching
The faculty at AIMST University have been instrumental in shaping me into the professional I am today. Their expertise and dedication were evident in their teaching methods, which challenged me to think critically and apply my knowledge in practical ways. Beyond the classroom, they also fostered a supportive and encouraging environment that helped me develop essential soft skills like communication and teamwork. In addition, the faculty's guidance and hands-on training have equipped me with valuable clinical skills that are essential for success in my field. I am confident that the skills and knowledge I gained at AIMST University will serve me well as I navigate future challenges.
Thanapakiam Ganeson
Deputy Dean Academics & International Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia
