Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Pharmacy (Hons) in Malaysia

  • Course Name: Master of Pharmacy (Hons)()
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Institutions Offering Master of Pharmacy (Hons)

  • University of Nottingham Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) A Level: ABB in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics
    (ii) IB Diploma: 32 points with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry, plus 3 other subjects (including 4 points in physics) at Standard Level.
    (iii) STPM: AB+B+ in chemistry, biology and physics/mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am.
    (iv) UEC-3 As, including biology and chemistry, plus grade B3 in mathematics and physics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
    (v) SAM or other Australian matriculations: ATAR 89, including biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics. Applicants must have at least grade B in Chemistry.
    (vi) Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 81% average based on 6 subjects with biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics above 80%.

    Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

    (vii)Advance Placement (AP): 5,4,4, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Calculus/AP Physics.
    (viii) Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme
    (ix) Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme
    (x) University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Average mark of 65% in the Foundation in Science programme with no failed modules, and a minimum of 60% in all chemistry modules. All progressing Foundation candidates into MPharm are expected to fulfill English language requirement as stipulated by the School of Pharmacy at the Malaysia Campus

    In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants with Matriculation/Foundation/Diploma must have 5 Bs (including biology, chemistry, physics and either mathematics or additional mathematics) for SPM/ GCSE/ IGCSE/ High School Diploma or equivalent.

    English language requirements:
    SPM English 1119 (GCE O): grade A
    GSCE O-Level: grade B
    IGCSE (first language): grade B
    IGCSE (second language): grade A
    IELTS (Academic): 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
    TOEFL iBT: 100 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
    MUET: Band 5


    IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

    Course duration: 4 years (2 years in Malaysia + 2 years in the UK)

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: September

    Course content:
    (i) Year 1
    Core Modules:
    -Bacterial and Fungal Infections
    -Being a Pharmacist
    -Dyspepsia
    -Essential Skills for Pharmacists
    -Professional Competencies 1

    (ii) Year 2
    Core Modules:
    -Asthma, Allergies and Immune Diseases
    -Cardiovascular
    -Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders
    -Pain
    -Professional Competencies 2
    -Renal and Endocrine Diseases
    -Sexual Health and Pregnancy

    (iii) Year 3
    Core Modules:
    -Cancers
    -Central Nervous System Disorders
    -Professional Competencies 3
    -Research Project – 40 or 60 credit options
    -Viral and Parasitic Infections
    If you take the 40-credit research project, you may also take optional modules from within and outside of the School of Pharmacy.

    (iv) Year 4
    Core Modules:
    -Advance Drug Discovery
    -Future Medicines
    -Intergrated Pharmaceutical and Patient Care 1 and 2
    -Managing the Pharmacy
    -Professional Competencies 4Core Modules
    -Advance Drug Discovery
    -Future Medicines
    -Intergrated Pharmaceutical and Patient Care 1 and 2
    -Managing the Pharmacy
    -Professional Competencies 4




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