KPJ Healthcare University

Overview of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) is a distinctive combination of healthcare and industrial oriented degree offered by KPJ Healthcare University College, Nilai. Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) curriculum emphasise pharmaceutical, clinical, industrial, marketing and professional acquaintance as well as communication and management proficiencies building them fundamentally strong to overcome future challenges in the healthcare system. Our students competent using sophisticated laboratory instrument alongside functional pilot plant to give authentic experience and creates innovation thought in research modules. Our students develop readily employable skills hand-on practical exposure by our pharmacists from KPJ Groups of Hospitals.  . Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme is accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and registered under Pharmacy Board Malaysia.

Programme Structure of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

General Chemistry for Pharmacy (BPH 1013)

Human Anatomy and Physiology (BPH1024)

Introduction to Pharmacy Practicex (BPH1032)

Microbiology for Pharmacy (BPH 1043)

Dosage Form Design and Dispensing-I (BPH1053)

Academic English for Healthcare Professionals (ENG 1103)

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I (BPH 1063)

Dosage Form Design and Dispensing II (BPH1073)

General Pharmacology (BPH1083)

Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology (BPH1093)

Physical Pharmacy (BPH1103)

Tamadun Islam dan Asia (MPU 3123)

Pathophysiology and Immunology (BPH2112)

Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II (BPH2123)

Psychology for Pharmacy (BPH2132)

Nervous system and Pharmacotherapy I (BPH2143)

Pharmacognosy (BPH2153)

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (BPH2163)

Hubungan Etnik (MPU 3113)

Pharmaceutical Technology I (BPH2173)

Pharmaceutical Analysis (BPH2184)

Cardiovascular system, Blood and Pharmacotherapy (BPH2193)

Pharmacy Informaticsy (BPH2202)

Hospital Pharmacy Services (BPH 2214)

Bahasa Kebangsaan* (LAN 1001)

Chemistry of Natural Products (BPH 3223)

Concepts of Clinical Pharmacy (BPH3232)

Pharmaceutical Technology II (BPH3244)

Gastrointestinal , Renal and Pulmonary systems and Pharmacotherapy (BPH3252)

Entrepreneurship (MPU 3212)

Forensic Pharmacy and Ethics (BPH3262)

Biostatistics (BPH3273)

Community Pharmacy Practices (BPH3283)

Medicinal Chemistry (BPH3293)

Nervous system and Pharmacotherapy-II (BPH3304)

Pharmacy Practice I (BPH3313)

Advances in Dosage form Design (BPH3323)

Arabic Language (UCC 3203)

Mandarin Language (UCC 3213)

Kerajaan dan Dasar Awam Malaysia (MPU 3312)

Endocrine System and Pharmacotherapy (BPH4333)

GMP and Quality Control (BPH4342)

Cosmetics (BPH4352)

Veterinary Pharmacy (BPH4362)

Pharmacoeconomics (BPH4372)

Drug of Abuse and Society (BPH4482)

Public Health Pharmacy (BPH4492)

Clinical Pharmacokinetics (BPH4432)

Applied Therapeutics I (BPH4384)

Pharmacy Practice II (BPH4394)

Research Methodology (BPH4403)

Chemotherapy and Management (BPH4413)

Applied Therapeutics II (BPH4423)

Drug Design BPH4442* (ELECTIVE)

Advanced Drug Delivery BPH4452* (ELECTIVE)

Pharmacy Management BPH4462* (ELECTIVE)

Alternative and Complementary Medicine BPH4472* (ELECTIVE)

Research Project (BPH4503)

Community Service (MPU 3412)

Personality Development & Enhancement MPE 3172 (ELECTIVE)

Presentation & Communication Artistry MPE 3132 (ELECTIVE)

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Malaysian Students:

• i) Pass STPM
• CGPA 3 with grade BBB, ABC or AAC in three (3) subjects namely;
  • Biology; and
  • Chemistry; and
  • Physics or Mathematics

  with at least a B in Chemistry subject

      OR

•  ii) Pass A Level
• Obtained 3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology and Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics.
• (With reference to Score System Universities and College Admission Service (UCAS) implemented at United Kingdom for the result of A-Level with score of A+ = 140, A=120, B=100 and C=80)

*   The 3B suggested by Malaysia Pharmacy Board is equivalent to total score of 300 with B for Chemistry subject.

      OR

• iii) Matriculation/Pre-Medical Pharmacy/Medical/Foundation in Science (minimum 1 year program)
• CGPA ≥ 3.00
• Possess MUET ≥ band 3 before graduation/TOEFL (550 score)/IELTS ≥ 6.0 (minimum 5.5 for writing, reading, listening/speaking)

      OR

•  iv) Possess Diploma in Science (Chemistry/Biology/Physics) with CGPA ≥ 3.75 OR Diploma in Pharmacy CGPA ≥ 3.5.

      OR

• v) Degree in Science
• CGPA ≥ 2.75 (Grade C+)

i,ii,iii,iv – BM and English minimum Grade C in SPM

i,ii,iv    – Pass MUET ≥ band 3 before graduation.

i,ii,iii,iv   – Grade ≥ B in Chemistry

iii,iv     – Pass SPM with minimum 5B in :

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Math/additional Math
• 1 other subject

International Students:

• International qualifications will be assessed and referred by Malaysia Pharmacy Board or Malaysian Qualification Agency for approval on case to case basis.
• The applicants should Pass IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 before admission.

Career Prospects of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Graduates of this programme have ample of opportunities locally and internationally in public and private sector in pharmaceutical services including KKM hospitals, Defence Hospitals, private hospitals, retail, community and veterinary pharmacy, Pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, clinical trials, medical coding, drug information centres, academics and higher education, research and development etc