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Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

No. Examination Requirement
1. STPM CGPA 3.00 with BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
2. A-LEVEL 3B or 2A1C or 1A1B1C in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics, and at least a B in Chemistry;
3. MATRICULATION / PRE-PHARMACY / PRE-MEDICINE/FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE (1-year programme) Minimum CGPA 3.0 and a B in Chemistry; AND passed SPM with at least 5B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at School Certificate level or equivalent.
4. DIPLOMA Minimum CGPA 3.75 for Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology or Physics) and at least a B in Chemistry; OR Minimum CGPA 3.5 for Diploma in Pharmacy;
AND Passed SPM with at least 5B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and another subject at School Certificate level or equivalent.
5. BACHELOR IN SCIENCE Minimum CGPA 2.75
6. UNIFIED EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE (UEC) Pass UEC with minimum Grade B4 in 5 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics or one other subject
7. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Pass IB with minimum 30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level (SL) and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
8. Australia
  • Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)
  • Tertiary Entrance Education (TEE)
  • South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) New South Wales Higher Education Certificate (HSC) (Year 12)
  • Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) (Year 12)
  • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) (Year 12)
  • Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
  • Western Australian Curriculum Council
  • University of New South Wales Foundation
  • Trinity College Foundation
  • Higher School Certificate-Sydney Australia
 Aggregate 80% include Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics in which minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent

OR

TER/ UAI/ ENTER/ ATAR 80% include Chemistry, Biology and Physics /Mathematics in which minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
9. Canada
  • Canadian Pre-U (CPU)
  • Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP)
 80% aggregate include Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
10. India
  • Indian Pre-university
 70% aggregate for three (3) subjects: • Chemistry and • Biology and • Physics or Mathematics
11. Algeria
  • Bacclaureat de I’Enseignement Secondaire
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
12. Bahrain
  • Tawjahiya(Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
13. Bangladesh
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate Certificate/Alim (from Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board)
14. Cambodia
  • Diploma of Upper Secondary Education (Grade 12)
15. Cameroon
  • Baccalaureat
16. China
  • Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
17. Egypt
  • Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
18. Eritrea
  • Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE)
19. Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification
20. Gambia
  • West African Examination Council GCE A Level
21. Ghana
  • West African Higher School Certificate/ GCE A level
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
22. Indonesia
  • Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) (for graduates class of 2014) with average grade 6-10
  • Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) (for graduates class of 2015 onwards) with average grade 66 -100
23. Iran
  • High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) -after 1992
24. Iraq
  • Secondary School Certificate also known as Sixth Form Baccalaureate:
25. Jordan
  • Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
26. Kazakhstan
  • Certificate of completed Secondary Education
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
27. Kenya
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
28. Kuwait
  • Shahadat-althanawia-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate)
29. Lesotho
  • Cambridge Secondary School Certificate
30. Libya
  • Secondary School Certificate/Secondary
31. Macedonia
  • Matura/Secondary School Leaving Diploma
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
32. Madagascar
  • Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement Se (Also known as Diplôme du Baccala l'Enseignement Secondaire / Diplôme du Bac du Second Degré)
33. Morocco
  • Attestation du Baccalauréat (Also knows as Baccalauréat ) البكالوريا (du (Baccala شهادة (التعليم الثانوي (l 'enseignement secondaire l)
34. Myanmar
  • Basic Education High School Examination known as Matriculation Examination)
35. Nigeria
  • Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE)
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
36. Rwanda
  • Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
37. Saudi Arabia
  • Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)
38. Sudan
  • Sudan School Certificate (previously known as Secondary School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate)
39. Tanzania
  • National Form VI Examination / Advanced Certificate Secondary Education (ACSE)
40. Thailand
  • Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6
41. Trinidad and Tobago
  • Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
 80% aggregate for three (3) subjects:
  • Chemistry and 
  • Biology and 
  • Physics or Mathematics
with minimum “B” in Chemistry or equivalent
42. Tunisia
  • Baccalaureat
43. Uganda
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)/ Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education
44. Vietnam
  • Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Tong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma)
45. Zimbabwe
  • ZIMSEC A Level Certificate (Previously known as Cambridge Higher School Certificate/ GCE A Level)