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Overview of Diploma in Pharmacy in MAHSA University Malaysia

Diploma in Pharmacy is a 3-year programme in which students will gain a strong foundation in biological, chemical and pharmaceutical sciences in the first year, before proceeding onto more advanced topics and 2 semesters in hospital pharmacy training.

Graduates will be able to gain employment as Pharmacy Assistants in public and private hospitals, health clinics, pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturing facilities. The graduates may also continue their educational pursuit of a professional degree in pharmacy.

The Diploma in Pharmacy programme received its full MQA accreditation in March 2009.

Programme Structure of Diploma in Pharmacy in MAHSA University Malaysia

Entry Requirement of Diploma in Pharmacy in MAHSA University Malaysia

SPM:

Pass with 3 credits including 1 science subject
(Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science [Sains Am]) and 2 other subjects
* Candidates who wish to further their studies to BPharm must obtain min. 5 B’s in Biology & Chemistry & Physics & Mathematics/Additional Mathematics & 1 other subject at SPM level/equivalent

O - Levels:

Pass with min. Grade C in 3 subjects

SKM:

Pass Tahap 3 & Pass SPM with minimum 1 credit

Certificate in Science/Allied Science (with full accreditation): Pass with minimum CGPA 2.00

UEC Senior Middle Three (SM3): Grade B in 3 subjects including 1 science subject

Career Prospects of Diploma in Pharmacy in MAHSA University Malaysia

• Pharmacy Assistant

• Pharmacy Retail Assistant

• Assistant Dispenser

Advantages of Diploma in Pharmacy in MAHSA University Malaysia

Quality

The Diploma in Pharmacy is designed in consultation with Pharmacy Board Malaysia and a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions in hospitals.

Clinical Exposure

Students of the Diploma in Pharmacy gain experience in our rather exhaustive list of panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia.

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Diploma in Pharmacy are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.

Recognition

The Diploma in Pharmacy is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and recognized by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia and Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Awarded by
MAHSA University

The Diploma in Pharmacy is awarded by MAHSA University, a leader in Medical and Health Science Education in Malaysia.