Duration:3 years
Intakes:Sept
Campus:MAHSA (Main Campus)
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:Faculty of Pharmacy
Course Code:KPT/JPS (N/727/6/0105) (MQA/PA12565) 11/24
About this course
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceuticals Technology is a 3 years undergraduate degree programme that stands distinctively unique compared to a Bachelor of Pharmacy in the aspects of drug discovery and development and the use of technology to produce results that are required for the global pharmaceutical demands. The objective of this programme is to produce knowledgeable and competent pharmaceutical technologist who can function effectively in work process design in pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, pharmaceutical biotechnology, veterinary, pharmaceutical microbiology and radiopharmaceutical industries. Graduates will be equipped with the capability of adapting to global changes and current developments. This programme will prepare graduates to seek employment in research laboratories, in drug production, in regulatory services, in quality control and assurance management as well as in the marketing of pharmaceutical and other related products.
Mode of delivery of this programme includes lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning (PBL), presentation, computer-aided learning (CAL), laboratory practical and industrial attachments. There will be a final year Industrial research project which students will need to complete before graduation.
Total Course Fees
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For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.
Subject Listing
Year 1 – Semester 1
• Introduction to Physiology
• Physical Pharmacy
• Introduction to Chemistry
• Scientific Basis of Therapeutics
• Biochemistry
Year 1 – Semester 2
• Pharmaceutical Engineering I
• Dosage Form Design I
• Medicinal Chemistry I
• Veterinary Pharmacy
• Principle of Laboratory Animal Sciences
Year 2 – Semester 3
• Pharmaceutical Engineering II
• Dosage Form Design II
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Personal & Professional Development
• Immunology
• Analytical Chemistry 1
• Medicinal Chemistry II
• Phytopharmaceutical
Year 2 – Semester 4
• Dosage Form Design III
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Calculations and Biostatistics
• Introduction to Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
• Radiopharmacy
• Analytical Chemistry II
Year 3 – Semester 5
• Drug Delivery System
• Introduction to cosmetics & Cosmeceuticals
• Pharmacotoxicology
• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Control
• Research Methodology
• Industrial Attachment and Research Project I
• Complementary Medicine
• Drug in Sports and Lifestyle drug
Year 3 – Semester 6
• Industrial Attachment and Research Project II
• Principles of Marketing
• Computer Aided Drug Development System
• Pharmaceutical Management
• Pharmacoinformatics
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
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STPM / SPM: Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.33) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent and possess SPM with three (3) credits In Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
STAM: Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
Matriculation/Foundation: Minimum CGPA of 2.33, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
Diploma: (Level 4, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent. (Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories (i), (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation level are equivalent / higher).
South Australian Matriculation: Score 14 in 3 subjects Including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics
New Zealand Bursary: Aggregate 65% for 3 subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) /Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)/Monash University Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)/ Western Australian Curriculum Council/Trinity College Foundation Studies/Higher School Certificate – Sydney Australia: Aggregate 60% for 3 Science subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics.
University of New South Wales Foundation: Pass with 3 Principal D for 3 subjects including Mathematics & Chemistry & Biology / Physics.
Indian Pre-University75% aggregate for 3 subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics.
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): CGPA 2.0 for 3 subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics.
English Requirement: MUET: Band 3 | IELTS: 5.5
International Student Only
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