Overview
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is a four-year programme designed to prepare students for a career as registered pharmacists in Malaysia. Accredited by leading professional bodies, UNM ranks 12th globally for Pharmacy and Pharmacology, highlighting its excellence in pharmaceutical education and research.
The curriculum integrates science, practice, and patient care from the first year, focusing on drugs, formulations, and their therapeutic impacts. Students engage in modules covering molecular and cellular pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical therapeutics, and healthcare delivery. Practical experience is emphasized through placements in community and industrial pharmacy settings.
Subjects
Year 1
Core Modules
- Bacterial and Fungal Infections
- Essential Skills for Pharmacists
- Dyspepsia
Year 2
Core Modules
- Asthma, Allergy and Immune Disease
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders
- Renal and Endocrinology
Year 3
Core Modules
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Cancer
- Research Project
Year 4
Core Modules
- Community Pharmacy Placement
- Industrial Pharmacy Placement
- Integrated Pharmaceutical and Patient Care
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A Level | BBB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| IB Diploma | 30 points, with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| Australian Year 12 | ATAR 86, with specific grade standards in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 85% average based on six subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China) | 73% average in Gaokao, with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Additionally, 75% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics. |
| CBSE/CISCE – Class XII | 80% average from the best four subjects, including 80% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| Diploma – Local Institutions | Entry to Year 1 considered case-by-case, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 4.0 in a Diploma in Pharmacy, Health Sciences, or equivalent, with good grades in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| Foundation – Local Institutions | GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0, with good grades in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| Nottingham’s Foundation Programme | Successful completion with an overall minimum average of 65%, including at least 60% in all Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics modules. |
| English Language | – IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element). – TOEFL (iBT) 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking). – PTE (Academic) 71 (with no less than 65 in each element). – MUET Band 4.5. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 63,064 |