Course overview
The Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours (BPharm Hons)?is a four-year degree that equips you for a fulfilling career in pharmacy. The programme aims to prepare the next generation of pharmacists to be leaders in healthcare, upholding the highest standards of patient care and medication safety.
Our programme integrates scientific knowledge, professional practice, and patient care through the innovative “Drug, Medicine, and Patient” (DMP) approach, where you’ll explore therapeutic themes by examining drugs, their formulation, and their effects on patients right from Year 1.
From Year 1 through Year 3, you’ll build a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, while developing critical research and data analysis skills through a semester-long research project. You’ll also refine your clinical and communication skills through hands-on role-play with simulated patients in our state-of-the-art Professional Development Suite. These practical experiences are further enhanced with placements in community and hospital pharmacies, giving you valuable real-world exposure.
In your final year, extended placements in industrial and community pharmacy settings will further bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing you to enter the profession with confidence.
Why choose this course?
The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham Malaysia is the only UK university offering a BPharm (Hons) in Malaysia, providing a UK-standard education.
This four-year programme delivers a unique,?integrated approach, combining various disciplines to give you a holistic understanding of disease treatment. You’ll also have the option to complete your research project at our UK campus.
Gain real-world experience with six-week community and industrial placements, ensuring you're well-prepared for a career in healthcare.
You will benefit from studying at a purpose-built campus surrounded by lush green hills, offering a serene environment that fosters both academic and personal growth.
Modules
Core modules
- Bacterial and Fungal Infections
- Essential Skills for Pharmacists
- Dyspepsia
Core modules
- Asthma, Allergy and Immune Disease?
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders?
- Renal and Endocrinology?
Core modules
- Central Nervous System Disorders?
- Cancer
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Core modules
- Community Pharmacy Placement?
- Industrial Pharmacy Placement?
- Integrated Pharmaceutical and Patient Care?
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
| A level | BBB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| IB Diploma | 30 points, with grades of 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. |
| STPM | BBB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am. |
| UEC | 2 As, including Biology and Chemistry, plus grade B3 in Advanced Mathematics, Physics and 1 other academic subject, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language. |
| Australian Year 12 | ATAR 86. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required. |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 80% average based on 6 subjects, including 81% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@’s requirements. |
| Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China) | 73% average in the Gaokao, with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Additionally, a minimum of 75% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics. Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale. |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII | 80% average from the best four subjects, including 80% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education. |
| Advance Placement (AP) | Not acceptable. |
| Diploma - Local Institutions | Entry to Year 2 is not permitted. Entry to Year 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 4.0 in a Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Health Sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must have achieved good grades (equivalent to at least a grade B) in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. The Diploma must be of 2.5 years' duration and must be fully completed at a single institution. |
| Foundation - Local Institutions | Acceptance is at the School’s discretion, requiring a GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and good grades (equivalent to at least a grade B) in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. The programme must be a one-year foundation programme completed at a single accredited institution. |
| Nottingham's Foundation Programme | Successful completion is required, with an overall minimum average of 65%, including at least 60% in all Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics modules. |
In addition to the entry requirements listed above:
- All applicants with a Matriculation, Foundation, or Diploma qualification must have obtained 5 Bs, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, in their SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
- Malaysian applicants intending to complete their provisional training (PRP) at government-linked hospitals or healthcare facilities must have passed SPM and obtained at least a grade C in Malay Language (Bahasa Melayu) at SPM.
This list is not exhaustive, and we accept a wide range of qualifications. Eligibility will be fully determined upon the submission of a completed application.
IELTS (Academic) |
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) |
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: |
Grade C |
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: |
Grade C |
SPM |
CEFR level B2 |
GCSE O-Level |
Grade C / 4 |
IGCSE (first language) |
Grade C / 4 |
IGCSE (second language) |
Grade B / 6 |
MUET |
Band 4.5 |
UEC |
Grade A2 |
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level) |
4 points |
IB English B (Higher Level) |
4 points |
IB English B (Standard Level) |
5 points |
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): |
75% |
CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: |
75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required) |
- IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
- IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
- MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
- OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.
- CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII.
Learning and assessment
How you will learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Practical classes
- Field trips
- Supervision
- Lab sessions
- Computer labs
How you will be assessed
- Coursework
- Group coursework
- Examinations
- Presentation
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- Essay
- Poster presentation
- Practical write-ups
Fees
| Residency | Fees |
|---|---|
| Malaysian students | RM60,000 per year |
| International students | RM70,000 per year |
Where you will learn
Malaysia Campus
Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.
The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.
Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.
Careers
Once the programme is fully accredited, students who have successfully completed their BPharm programme and their Provisionally Registered Pharmacist (PRP) training, can practice as pharmacists anywhere in Malaysia.
Post registration, you could work as a pharmacist in the community (retail) or in a hospital. Several students also have the option of working in the pharmaceutical industry, for the research and development of new drugs and medicines.
The 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ has an established Careers Advisory Service (CAS) that provides students with essential resources and guidance for career choices offering many opportunities to develop the skills needed to plan and manage your future. Our Careers Advisory Service will work with you to improve and maximise your employability skills as well as providing essential resources and guidance that will assist you with job/course applications. They will facilitate searches for appropriate work experience placements and connect you to a wide range of prospective employers or training opportunities.
In addition, the School of Pharmacy provides guidance and maintains good connections with both our alumni and prospective employers to facilitate experiential learning and explore career and training opportunities.
Upon graduation, you will need to undergo a minimum one-year pre-registration training called provisionally registered pharmacist (PRP). The contract PRP with the government is placed at a pay grade of UF41. The minimum base salary for UF41 is RM2740 per month.
Graduates with a BPharm degree have the opportunity to work in government and private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.There is also an opportunity to work in the industrial pharmacy line, doing research and development of new drugs and treatments. Some of the career prospects include:
- Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Drug therapist
- Chemical technician
- Drug inspector
- Health inspector
- Analytical chemist
- Pathological lab scientist
- Food and drug inspector
- Medical representative
- Pharmaceutical sales executive
- 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ officer/clinical researcher
- Medical writer
Frequently asked questions
This content was last updated on 21 January 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.