Overview of Diploma in Pharmacy in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
This course aims to provide the student with an appreciation of the role of a pharmacy assistant working in a community pharmacy environment. Futhermore, the course provides an introduction to knowledge and skills to provide a high quality clinical pharmacy service, as well as enabling students to develop skills in providing pharmaceutical care to serve the nation. Constant expansion of health care programmes and increasing need for quality pharmaceutical care ensure a continuing demand of well educated pharmacy assistants in the country.
The student will spend 3 years full time studying with practical experience at several government and private hospitals. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the health sector. A key element of the course is the hospital based practical activities (during health semester 4 & 5) which provides the opportunity for students to put theory into practice. Upon successful completion of the programme, a Diploma will be awarded by the University.
Courses
Courses of Diploma in Pharmacy in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Semester 1
Biochemistry
Basic Physiology
Basic Physical Chemistry
Introduction to Pharmaceutics
Basic Formulation
Basic Organic Chemistry
Introduction to Information Communication Technology
Competency English
Semester 2
Basic Physical Chemistry
Basic Microbiology
Basic Pharmacology
Systemic Pharmacology
Behavioral Science
Drug Delivery System I
Communication English 1
Short Semester
Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Local) /Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
Amalan Islam di Malaysia / Religious Practices in Malaysia (Local)
Siswa-siswi Pertahanan Awam
Semester 3
Autonomic Pharmacology
Antimicrobial Treatment and Chemotherapy
Introduction to Research Methodology
Drug Delivery System II
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Communication English 2
Mandarin I
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Semester 4
First Aid and CPR
Elective
Applied Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacy Services
Management in Pharmacy Services
Occupational Safety and Health
Dispensing Technique and Communication
Mandarin II
Interpersonal Skills
Short Semester
First Aid and CPR
Malaysian Studies
Co-curriculum II
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Semester 5
Practical Training I
Semester 6
Practical Training II
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement of Diploma in Pharmacy in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Pass in SPM or its equivalent with at least 5 credits (minimum Grade C and higher) in the following subjects:
Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, *English, one Science subject (Biology or Chemistry or Science) and one other subject.
Student must complete 11 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their Secondary School Certificate, O-levels or equivalent with min Grade C in Math, English, one science subject (Chemistry or Biology) and 2 other subjects.
IELTS 5.00 or equivalent.
