Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
Learning Mode
Full Time
Duration
4 Years
Start date
May, September
Qualification
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
Fees
Malaysian: RM 96,600 (total)
International: RM 106,600 (total)
Location
Quest International University, Ipoh, Perak
About the Course
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at Quest International University is a comprehensive, MQA-accredited programme designed to prepare future-ready pharmacists who are clinically competent, research-driven, and industry aware.
Delivered through a hands-on and outcome-based curriculum, this 4-year programme focuses on core pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and professional practice. With experiential training integrated across all years, students graduate with both the scientific knowledge and real-world skills required to thrive in hospitals, community pharmacies, industry, academia, and regulatory agencies.
Why choose Pharmacy at Quest?
Industry connected
Students train through hospital attachments, industry visits, and simulations, guided by QIU’s healthcare and pharma partners.
Global opportunities
Global partnerships and a modern curriculum prepare students for licensure or postgraduate study internationally.
Professional accreditation
MQA-accredited and PBM-recognised, enabling graduates to register and practise as Provisionally Registered Pharmacists (PRPs).
Course Overview
QIU’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) trains students to become versatile pharmacists — skilled in pharmaceutical technology, patient care, drug discovery, and healthcare policy. The course blends theoretical instruction with research-led teaching, complemented by over 1,200 hours of practical training.
Throughout the programme, students build competencies in dispensing, counselling, compounding, pharmacovigilance, ethics, and critical thinking — essential for today’s fast-evolving pharmacy landscape.
Course Duration
This is a 4-year full-time programme structured into 8 semesters.
Each academic year includes:
- Classroom-based learning
- Laboratory and simulation training
- Early and advanced experiential placements
- Research projects and assessments
Clinical placements begin in Year 2 and extend into final-year advanced practice modules.
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Professional Practice I
- Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Year 2
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmaceutics I & II
- Biochemistry and Immunology
- Clinical Pharmacy I
- Hospital and Community Pharmacy Attachment
Year 3
- Clinical Pharmacy II & III
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Pharmacognosy
- Public Health and Epidemiology
- Research Methodology
- Pharmaceutical Management
Year 4
- Advanced Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Research Project and Dissertation
- Advanced Industrial Training
- Patient Counselling & Case Studies
Note: Curriculum includes OSCE, interprofessional learning, and patient simulation.
Admission Requirements
Malaysian Students:
- STPM: Grade C in Chemistry and one other science/maths subject
- A-Level: Grade C in Chemistry and one other science/maths subject
- Foundation in Science (QIU or equivalent): CGPA ≥ 3.0
- Diploma in Pharmacy / Science: CGPA ≥ 3.75 (subject to credit transfer)
- UEC: 5Bs including Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths
International Students:
- Equivalent qualifications as approved by MOHE
- Must meet the Chemistry subject requirement
- English: IELTS ≥ 6.0 / TOEFL ≥ 550 / MUET Band 3
Fees and Funding
Total Tuition Fees:
- Malaysian Students: RM 96,600
- International Students: RM 106,600
Financial Support:
- QIU Merit Scholarships (up to 100%)
- Special Bursaries for STPM, UEC & A-Level holders
- Education loan advisory (e.g., PTPTN)
- EPF withdrawal (Malaysian citizens)
- Flexible instalment plans
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) are prepared for roles in:
- Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Community Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Quality Control
- Regulatory Affairs & Drug Safety
- Research & Development
- Academia or Further Postgraduate Study
After completing a 1-year Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) training, graduates may obtain full licensure and registration with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
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