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DEAN’S MESSAGE

The teaching of pharmacy modules in AMU, has many approaches to fulfill the requirements of the Malaysian Pharmacy Board (MPB) and also Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

Pharmacists need to be a 7-star pharmacist, the traits that is recognized by WHO. Pharmacists must be able to do various roles. A pharmacist must be someone, who people will look up to for their health advice, live up to one of the top ten trusted professionals in the world. In keeping with the commitment to nurturing the very best in an environment of academic freedom and excellence, I have every faith that students in AMU will achieve so much more in the years to come, and look forward to their excellence in their profession in years to come.The information provided in this document is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

Professor Dr. Hjh Salmiah Mohd AliDean, Faculty of Pharmacy

Being a pharmacist; we are bound by code of conduct and strict regulations to meet the professional standards. Sometimes few people know that the profession requires one to uphold the standards similar to the medical profession. The license issued to pharmacists holds great responsibility to ensure professionalism. Pharmacists like to help and assist people when they require some support and assist them to attain wellness and quality of life.

RECOGNITION

VALUE PROPOSITION OF THE PROGRAMME

HIGHLIGHTS

Faculty of Pharmacy in AMU was established in 2012 and has produced two batches of students. Bachelor of Pharmacy program of AMU is still offers the most affordable fees in the country and the fees cover tuition, laboratory and library services. AMU campus is also situated in lush green environment, which is conducive for learning and fairly close to the peaceful surrounding of the forest. Thus, enabling the students to enjoy their university life away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The curriculum is approved by the Malaysian Pharmacy Board (MPB) and Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). The accreditation for Bachelor of Pharmacy program is an on going process.

In AMU, the Faculty takes pride in offering a learning experience that is student centered and fully equiped laboratory and advance teaching and learning methodology. We have state of the art Powerlab, microscopes connected to Plasma TV for viewing slides, software for teaching of pharmaceutical chemistry modules. The library also has a good collection of books for students reference and most books are available both in Cheras Campus and Medical Library Campus in Muar.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Teaching method comprises various approaches which consist of lectures, tutorials, practical, PBL sessions, OSCE, role play and others. The students are also given exposure to industry as in pharmaceutical, community, veterinary and others related to pharmacy.

*The information provided in this document is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONS)(MQA/PA1138 [11/2017])

DURATION OF STUDY4 years

MODE OF STUDYFull Time

AWARDS / CERTIFICATESBachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1SEMESTER 1• General Chemistry• Human Anatomy & Physiology• Introduction to Pharmacy Practice• Pharmacy Informatics• Malaysian Studies• Hubungan Etnik• Tamandun Islam & Tamadun Asia (TITAS)

SEMESTER 2• Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I• Dosage Form I - Pre-formulation• Basic Pharmacology• Pharmaceutical Microbiology• Physical Pharmacy• Pharmacy Practice I

YEAR 2SEMESTER 1• Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II• Dosage Form II -Semisolids and Powders• Pharmacology II• Pharmacy Practice II• Biochemistry• ICT Application

SEMESTER 2• Pharmaceutical Technology I• Medicinal Chemistry• Pharmacy Law & Ethics• Community Pharmacy Attachment• Pharmacology III• Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy• Co-Curriculum

YEAR 3SEMESTER 1• Medicinal Chemistry II• Pharmaceutical Analysis I• Pharmaceutical Technology II• Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry• Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics• Reserach Methodology and Biostatistics• Clinical Therapeutics I

SEMESTER 2• Pharmaceutical Analysis II• Pharmacy Business Management• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance• Clinical Pharmacokinetics• Clinical Therapeutics II• Hospital Attachment• Industrial Training

YEAR 4SEMESTER 1

• Evidence Based medicine and Pharmacoepidemiology• Clinical Clerkship I• Clinical Therapeutics III• Pharmaceutical Care in Special groups • Immunology and Toxicology• Research Project I

SEMESTER 2• Pharmaeconomics• Research Project II• Clinical Therapeutics II• Clinical Clerkship II• Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management• Complementary Medicine• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

ACADEMIC PATHWAY ACCREDITATION• Provisional Accreditation by Malaysian Qualification board and Pharmacy Board Malaysia

• Endorsed by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

• Premier status accreditation by Accreditation service for International Colleges, UK (ASIC).

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

MSc in Pharmacy

PhD in Science / Pharmacy

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / Canadian Pre-University (CPU) / Cambridge A Level (CAL) / International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

(IBDP)*All Pre-University studies lead to Degree programmesin universities worldwide.

*The information provided in this document is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

Note: All students should secure minimum band score of 3 in MUET/IELTS overall band 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each skills/ TOEFL 550 (Paper based) or 79 (internet based test)

*Subject to change at discretion of management*These guidelines are effective from 1 March 2013 onwards, *Subject to change based on Ministry or Board requirement

Qualification Academic Requirement (As per Pharmacy Board Malaysia)

* Foundation in Science(Not less than 1 year in thesame accredited institution)

* Matriculation(Not less than 1 year in thesame accredited institution)

STPM

A-Level

* Diploma in Sciences(Chemistry/Biology/Physics)

* Diploma in Pharmacy

First Degree in Science

• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and above with minimum grade B In Chemistry • Minimum Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) AND another subject at SPM Level/ “0” Level. • Minimum Grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English at SPM Level or other equivalent • Minimum band score of 3 in MUET or Equivalent before graduation.

• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and above with minimum grade B In Chemistry • Minimum Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) AND another subject at SPM Level/ “0” Level. • Minimum Grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English at SPM Level or other equivalent • Minimum band score of 3 in MUET or Equivalent before graduation.

• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 and above with minimum grade B In Chemistry • Minimum Grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English at SPM Level or other equivalent • Minimum band score of 3 in MUET or Equivalent before graduation • Minimum Grade BBB, AAC, ABC in Biology, Chemistry, Physic Mathematics with minimum grade B in Chemistry • Minimum band score of 3 in MUET or Equivalent before graduation. *(Note: A+=140 A=120 B=100 source :UCAS)

• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 and above • Minimum Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) AND another subject at SPM Level/ “0” Level. • Minimum Grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English at SPM Level or other equivalent • Minimum band score of 3 in MUET or Equivalent before graduation.

• Minimum CGPA of 2.75 and above *(Note: CGPA 2.75 = Grade C+)

* Students are required to meet SPM pre-requiste ie Minimum grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at SPM level/ “O” level and minimum grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

• Minimum CGPA of 3.75 and above with minimum grade B In Chemistry • Minimum Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) AND another subject at SPM Level/ “0” Level. • Minimum Grade C in Bahasa Malaysia and English at SPM Level or other equivalent• Minimum band score of 3 in MUET or Equivalent before graduation.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME COMPONENTSCOMPONENTMajor and Elective Subjects

Hospital Training

YEAR1st to 4th Year

4th Year

LOCATIONAMU Main Campus, Cheras

Ministry of Health Hospitals:Example Hospital Selayang, Selangor,Hospital Ampang, Selangor, Hospital Kajang, Selangor,Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Selangor,Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur andIndustries in Malaysia

The pharmacy graduates can join top career with high salaries right out of the university. Pharmacy is a career that offers wide spectrum of career prospects as given below:

CAREER PROSPECT AND EMPLOYABILITY

CAREER PROSPECTSHospital Pharmacist

Community Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

Regulatory Pharmacist

Industrial Pharmacist

Research & Development

JOB SCOPEInteract closely with the prescriber; promote the rational prescribing and utilization of drugs

Processing of prescriptions, provide patient care and to monitor drug utilization

Works directly with medical professionals and patients, they have a great deal of controlover prescribing medications and monitoring patients

Works with a company for appropriate licensing, marketing and for the approval andregistration of pharmaceuticals

Manufacturing and quality assurance of bulk drugs and various dosage forms

Use scientific knowledge to develop new medications, create new dosage forms

*The information provided in this document is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

From our humble inception in 2004, Asia Metropolitan University has grown into a full-fledged university offering a wide range of programmes which bears testimony to our impressive track record in the private, higher education landscape in Malaysia.

In line with the recent developments in the industry and within our institution, AMU is focused in producing trained, qualified, competent graduates for domestic and international markets in health sciences, business and management. In the years to come, AMU aims to achieve the “top-of-the-mind choice” globally. Above all, we envision our students to not only come from a diverse range of countries, but also as significant contributors to the international human capital needs.

Currently, AMU provides an educational pathway from foundation studies and diploma programmes for post-secondary school certificate holders as well as bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctoral degree programmes. We have revolutionised our approach to ensure a high quality delivery of our academic programmes. Many factors have precipitated our transformation as a private tertiary education institution. A critical dimension of the repositioning is our incessant drive for academic delivery and quality. Besides striving for continuous improvement, we have repositioned ourselves in the changing landscape of the higher education industry to better address the intensified competition in the higher education industry.

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