Diploma in Pharmacy

Introduction

Diploma in Pharmacy programme is a programme for the training of Pharmacy Assistant (formerly known as Dispensers). Subjects taught include Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Drug Therapy, Computer application and other related subjects. These subjects are taught in the first and second year of the course. The students are required to undergo clinical posting to gain work experience in hospitals both in the government and private sector in the third (final) year of the course.

Academic Requirement

92 credit hours

Course Duration

Total Semester: 3 full semester, 2 short semester
Duration: 3 years

Core Subject Description

Anatomy
Study of the anatomical structural of human body covering of various system such as Reproductive system, central nervous systems.

Physiology
Study of the physiological process including respiratory, endocrinology, reproductive, central and peripheral nervous systems and cardiovascular.

Pharmacy Practice
Student will be taught on dispensing of drugs including preparation, diluting dosing, labeling and management of drugs.

Drug therapy
Students will be introduce on different classes of drug, make a detailed description of drugs and their doses, side effects and their interactions.

Pharmacology
Study of the pharmacology of various different physiological systems, mode of administration, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic of drugs.

Introduction to pharmacy
Student will exposed to Malaysian law on dispensing drugs, preparing reporting, interpretation of prescription, pharmacy management and communication.

Entrance Requirement

Minimum entry qualification:

SPM with 5 credits including Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics, One Science Subject and two other subjects.

OR

Certificate from IPTA or IPTS recognized by MQA

 

Professional Recognition

Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)