Diploma in Pharmacy
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Course Overview
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Intakes: February, July, August
Duration: 3 years
Tuition Fee: RM 56,410
English Requirement: ELITS 5.5
Course Details
The Diploma in Pharmacy at UCSI University Malaysia prepares students for roles as pharmacy assistants and technicians in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The curriculum encompasses key areas such as pharmaceutics, pharmacy practice, communication skills, healthcare management, and entrepreneurship.
The program offers practical experience through attachments in hospitals, community pharmacies, and industrial settings. Graduates are well-equipped to work in diverse healthcare environments, supporting pharmacists in dispensing medications and promoting their safe and effective use.
Fee Structure
| Fee Type | Amount (MYR) |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Fee | RM 25,380 |
| 2nd Year Fee | RM 27,370 |
| 3rd Year Fee | RM 3,660 |
| Deposit (Refundable) | RM 1,000 |
| International Student Admission Fee | RM 4,200 |
| Registration Fee | RM 450 |
| Resources Fee (Yearly) | RM 3,187 |
| Visa and Insurance Fee | RM 3,100 |
Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU–U4)
- Anatomy & Physiology
- General Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmaceutics
- Professional Skills & Development
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
- Liquid Dosage Forms
- Dispensing Techniques & Communication
- Medical Devices & Equipment/Compounding Pharmacy/ Geriatric Care
- Community Attachment
Second Year Curriculum
- Solid Dosage Forms
- Semisolid Dosage Forms
- Introduction to Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Main Body Systems
- Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU–U4)
- Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding
- Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Products
- Antimicrobial Therapy
- Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy of Special Body Systems Vitamins, Herbal Supplements & Nutrition/ Management in Pharmacy Services/ Pharmacy Law (Regulations & Standards)
- Principles of Entrepreneurship (MPU–U2)
- Industrial Attachment
6 Months of attachment after year 2
- Hospital Pharmacy
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students
U1
For foreign students:
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)