Diploma In Pharmacy

The Diploma in Pharmacy programme equips students with the skills and knowledge to support the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as pharmacy assistants and technicians. It addresses the growing demand for qualified pharmacy support staff by providing education in pharmaceutics, pharmacy practices, communication skills, healthcare management, and entrepreneurship.

Students also gain practical experience through attachments in hospital, community, and industrial settings, ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute effectively to the healthcare sector and pursue further professional development.

Any one of these:

• SPM /O-Level: Completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• STPM: Completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• STAM: Completed Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• SKM: A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field (health science related) and possess SPM with one (1) credit.
• Certificate: A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
• UEC: Minimum grade B in 3 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subject.
• Polytechnic/Certificate Equivalents: Minimum CGPA 2.0
• Equivalent Courses: Case-by-case basis.
• Matriculation: CGPA of 2.0 and above with minimum Grade E in Mathematics, one science subject (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science) and one other subject.
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Levels by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Aggregate 50% inclusive of Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

• MUET: Band 3
• SPM English Language: Grade B+
• PM English language 1119/ O-Levels English/ IGCSE: Grade C
• UEC English Language: Grade A2
• IELTS: 4.0

Note: In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

• MUET: Band 3
• TOEFL iBT: 30-31
• IELTS: Score 4.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 140
• Pearson Test of English: 36

Year 1

• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU–U4)
• Anatomy and Physiology
• General Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Introduction to Pharmaceutics
• Professional Skills and Development
• Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
• Liquid Dosage Forms
• Dispensing Techniques and Communication
• Medical Devices and Equipment
• Community Attachment

Year 2

• Solid Dosage Forms
• Semisolid Dosage Forms
• Introduction to Pharmacy Management
• Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy of Main Body Systems
• Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU–U4)
• Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
• Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
• Antimicrobial Therapy
• Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy of Special Body Systems
• Vitamins, Herbal Supplements and Nutrition
• Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah
• University Life
• Industrial Attachment

6 Months of attachment after year 2

• Hospital Pharmacy

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)