Overview
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at IMU is a four-year undergraduate programme designed to prepare students for careers as competent, ethical, and patient-centred pharmacists. The curriculum integrates pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, public health, and professional development. Students gain strong theoretical foundations, practical skills in formulation and dispensing, and extensive exposure to hospital, community, and industrial pharmacy environments. Upon graduation, students are eligible to undertake one year of compulsory training as a Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP), followed by a year of mandatory service in Malaysia, or continue with postgraduate studies locally or abroad.
Subjects
Semester 01
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
- Biological Science
- General Pharmacology
- Information Acquisition & Analysis
- Pharmacy & Healthcare I
Semester 02
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology for Pharmacists
- Formulation Science
- The Gastrointestinal System
- Pharmacy & Healthcare II
Semester 03
- Pharmaceutics I
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- The Respiratory System
- The Cardiovascular & Renal Systems
- Compounding Pharmacy
Semester 04
- The Musculoskeletal System
- Pharmaceutics II
- The Endocrine & Reproductive Systems
- Haematology & Immunology
- Infectious Disease
- Medicine Dispensing & Counselling
Semester 05
- Pharmaceutics III
- Complementary Medicines
- The Nervous System
- Community Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Jurisprudence & Entrepreneurship
- Selective*
Semester 06
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Cancer
- Clinical Pharmacy I
- Current Trends & Critical Appraisal
- Public Health Pharmacy
- Research Methodology
Semester 07
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
- Industrial Placement
- Elective
Semester 08
- Community Pharmacy Placement
- Hospital Pharmacy Placement
- Clinical Pharmacy II
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A-Levels | BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry (minimum B in Chemistry) and Physics or Mathematics. |
| Australian Matriculation | ATAR 75 including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry). |
| NCEA Level 3 | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry). |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry). |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry). |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry). |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Minimum 30 points overall with a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics (2 HL and 1 SL). |
| Foundation Studies | IMU Foundation in Science: BBB or ABC in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with B in Chemistry AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-Level. Foundation from other institutions subject to Dean’s approval. |
| Degree | BSc in related field: CGPA 3.00. |
| Diploma | Diploma in Pharmacy, Health Sciences or related field – CGPA 3.50 (minimum 5 semesters or 2.5 years in same institution) AND attained 2Bs in Chemistry and Biology / Physics / Mathematics and 3 credits including English at SPM/O-Level. |
| English Language | – IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in individual bands). – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. – Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 169. – Cambridge Linguaskill: Overall score of 160. – Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 59. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 52,764 |