Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

Our Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum allows you to study a variety of subjects, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice. Through rigorous coursework and practical experiences, you will get a thorough understanding of the ideas and procedures that underpin the pharmacy profession.

We recognize the importance of excellent communication in the healthcare field. This training lays a major emphasis on improving your communication abilities. Through interactive learning experiences, you will learn how to communicate successfully with patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.

By the completion of the program, you will have the scientific understanding, clinical experience, and professional skills required to succeed in the pharmacy field.
 

PREREQUISITES

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

A pass in SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and another subject.

(The SPM requirements will only be applicable to: Diploma in Science / Pharmacy / Matriculation in Science / Pre-Medical studies or Pre-Pharmacy / Foundation in Science)

All Malaysian students are required to attain a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English SPM / O-Level / UEC / IGCSE or equivalent

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)

Foundation in ScienceCGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e. - Biology; and - Chemistry; and - Physics or Mathematics Provided no score for any subject is less than C (GPA 2.0) AND Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution. AND student must meet prerequisite

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Min. CGPA 3.00 with grade BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics with min. B in Chemistry

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs with B4 in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics/ any other subject

A Levels

Min. ABC / BBB / AAC in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics / Physics with min. B in Chemistry

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Achieve an average of 80% including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics Or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 80% including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics with minimum grade B or equivalent for Chemistry

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

6 Grade 12 U/M subjects including Grade 12 U English (if not offering other English Language qualification). Min. 70% in each subject including min. 75% in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics / Physics

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Pass with min score of 30 with 2 science or mathematics subjects at higher level (HL) and 1 science subject at standard level. AND min score of 4 for each subjects as follows: Chemistry, and Biology, and Physics / Mathematics

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Min. of 80% in each of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics / Physics.

Matriculation in Science

Min. CGPA 3.00 including B in Chemistry

Diploma in Health Sciences

CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) AND Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2.5 years in the same accredited institutionANDminimum 2Bs each in Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics; AND 3 credits each in English; and Maths or Add Maths and another subject at SPM or its equivalent

Diploma in Pharmacy

Min. CGPA 3.50

First Degree in a science subject

Min. CGPA 2.75

HSC-New South Wales

UAI average of 80% in 5 subjects including Chemistry (75%), Biology (75%) and Mathematics / Physics (70%)

Diploma in Pharmacy

CGPA 3.50 and above

Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

Year 1

• Introduction to Pharmacy
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Principles of Life Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing

• Pharmacology I
• Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
• Physical Pharmaceutics

Year 2

• Community Pharmacy Practice I
• Pharmacology II
• Principles of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Formulation and Development I

• Biostatistics and Quality Use of Medicines
• Community Pharmacy Practice II
• Pharmacology III
• Pharmaceutical Analysis

Year 3

• Hospital Pharmacy Practice
• Law, Ethics and Practice
• Pharmaceutical Formulation and Development II

• Drug Design and Biotechnology
• Applied Therapeutics I
• Professional Attachment

Year 4

• Applied Therapeutics II
• Applied Therapeutics III

• Research Projects

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Click here to see a full list of all available Complementary Studies Components.

[Choose ONE (1) of the packages:]

Extension

Advanced Pharmaceutical Industrial Practice (5 modules)
and Choose any TWO (2)  Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite. 

Minor

Recommended Packages:

• Psychology
• Law
• Biotechnology
• Nutrition
• Accounting

• Entrepreneurship
• Industrial Design and Human Resource Management
• Web Technology
• Management
• Marketing

Choose any Minor package* (5 modules) offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

and Choose any TWO (2) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite. 

Free Electives

Choose any SEVEN (7) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.