KPJ Healthcare University

Overview of Diploma in Pharmacy in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Diploma in Pharmacy is offered at two of our campuses: KPJUC in Nilai and KPJIC in Penang. This pharmacy programme aims to produce qualified Pharmacy Assistants (PA) equipped with relevant knowledge and skills as well as practical experience.  Throughout the 3 years of study, students will undergo several modules, categorised as Basic Science Subjects (Integrated Mathematics & Statistics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, etc.), Pharmacy Core Subjects (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hospital Pharmacy, etc.) and Compulsory Subjects such as English for Professional Communication and Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU).

Students will undergo practical training at any 28 KPJ Specialist Hospitals in semester 3 and semester 6 to gain much-needed, hands-on, real-life clinical and pharmacy practice experience.  Upon completion of the study, students shall be ready to work in pharmacy departments of public and private hospitals or clinics, retail pharmacy outlets and manufacturing companies.  For those who are more ambitious and qualified may proceed with our Bachelor of Pharmacy to become a Licensed Pharmacists or Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science.  As graduates of KPJUC and KPJIC you will have more advantage to be employed by KPJ Healthcare Group of Specialist Hospitals all over Malaysia.

Programme Structure of Diploma in Pharmacy in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Integrated Mathematics & Statistics (PHMS 4112)

Human Anatomy & Physiology (PHAP 4114)

Pharmaceutics I (PHPC 4113)

English for Professional Communication 1 (ENG 1012)

Fundamentals of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science (PHFP 4112)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (PHCH 4112)

Pengajian Malaysia 2 (MPU 2163)

Pharmaceutics II (PHPC 4123)

English for Professional Communication 2 (ENG 2022)

Microbiology2 (PHMC 4123)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry II (PHCH 4123)

Pharmacology I (PHCH 4123)

Pharmacology I (PHPG 4122)

Decision Making Skills (MPU 2222)

Hospital Pharmacy I (PHHP 4123)

Pharmacy Practice I (PHPP 4218)

Pharmacy Practice II (PHPP 4216)

Healthcare Management (PHHM 4223)

English for Professional Communication 3 (ENG 3032)

Islam dan Masyarakat (MPU 2322)

Pharmaceutics III (PHPC 4224)

Alternative Medicine (PHAM 4222 )

Introduction to Pathophysiology (PHIP 4222)

Pharmacology II (PHPG 4223)

Retail Pharmacy (PHRP 4312)

Community Service (MPU 2412)

Instrumentation Analysis (PHIA 4312)

Hospital Pharmacy II (PHHP 4313)

Pharmacology III (PHPG 4313)

Fundamentals of Research (PHFR 4312)

Retail Attachment (PHRA 4312)

Occupational Health and Safety (PHOS 4312 )

Pharmacy Practice III (PHPP 4324)

Pharmacy Practice IV (PHPP 43210)

Entry Requirement of Diploma in Pharmacy in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Malaysian students:

• Pass SPM/SPMV/ O-level/equivalent
• Credit in 3 subjects (1 of the subject must be Science)

      OR

• Pass UEC/equivalent
• Grade B in 3 subjects (1 of the subject must be Science)

International Student

Similar as Malaysian candidate, AND must possess IELTS ≥ 5.5 or TOEFL ≥ 550 or equivalent.

Career Prospects of Diploma in Pharmacy in KPJ Healthcare University Malaysia

Diverse job opportunities are available for Diploma in Pharmacy holders such as:

Pharmacy Practice/ Clinical: Pharmacy assistant in hospitals, clinics, retail pharmacy and community health centres

Pharmaceutical industry: In Pharmaceutical companies, such as manufacturing, process control, quality control and marketing

Academic/Education: Tutor, pharmacy instructor and lab assistant at relevant pharmacy schools or institutes.