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Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (Honours)

JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/156 Jld 4(16) (10/27)
N/727/6/0106 MQA/PA 13894

Background of Program

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology (Honours) program has been approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and aims to equip students with basic knowledge in scientific disciplines. The program focuses on technical and pharmaceutical applications such as the manufacture of medicines, creams, tablets and others in the health industry, halal manufacturing, cosmetics, health products and supplements.

The program also aims to produce more technologists in the field of pharmaceuticals and at the same time contribute to the development of pharmaceutical industry and its contemporaries. In addition, the program also opens up career paths in the areas of drug discovery and development, standards assessment in quality control as well as marketing of pharmaceutical products.

Furthermore, the study teaching modules are self -developed by UCMI instructors who have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Among the courses offered in the program include pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical medical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutical engineering, pharmaceutical biotechnology, physical pharmacy and drug delivery systems.

Graduates of the Diploma in Pharmacy also have the opportunity to obtain credit exemption for up to one semester according to the prescribed qualifications.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO     Description
PEO 1
Graduates who are knowledgeable and equipped with professional skills in providing pharmaceutical technology service to stakeholders and society.
PEO 2
Graduates who are committed with respect to social responsibilities and capable to communicate effectively as a leader or member of pharmaceutical industry to foster better compliance and collaboration with society and stakeholders.
PEO 3
Graduates who demonstrate integrity whilst upholding ethical values and possess wide range of scientific skills in pharmaceutical technology and solving related issues.
PEO 4
Graduates who are motivated towards lifelong learning and managerial and entrepreneurial skills in the fields of pharmaceutical technology.

Program Learning Objective (PLO)

PLO     Description
PLO 1
Graduates who are knowledgeable and equipped with professional skills in providing pharmaceutical technology service to stakeholders and society.
PLO 2
Conduct research related to Pharmaceutical Technology under supervision.
PLO 3
Perform pharmaceutical practices and skills on pharmaceutical technology based on practice as health and pharmaceutical professionals.
PLO 4
Demonstrate effective communication skills with stakeholders, public and other health professionals in promoting pharmaceutical care and technology.
PLO 5
Use numerical and graphical/visual skill for pharmaceutical technology related work.
PLO 6
Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibilities towards professions, community and religion across a range of context of pharmaceutical industries field.
PLO 7
Relate broad business and real word perspectives in workplace to promote entrepreneurship and career development in various pharmaceutical technology related sectors.
PLO 8
Practice ethical values and act professional in according to professional code of conduct in pharmaceutical technology industries.

Campus

UCMI Main Campus Batu Muda

Programme Status

Provisional Accreditation

Programme Code

MQA/PA 13894

Specialisation

Pharmacy

Study Mode

Full Time

Study Level

6

Intake

April, September, December

Duration

3.5 years

Medium of Instructions

English

Credit Hours

120 hours

Career Opportunities

  • Industrial Pharmaceutical Technologist
  • Formulation Design and Development Scientist
  • Research and Development Officer
  • Quality control & Assurance Officer
  • Pharmaceutical Regulatory Officer
  • Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Executive
  • Medical coding Executive
  • Pharmaceutical Laboratory Technologists in Academia
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnologist and Microbiologist

Admission Requirements

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) / Matriculation / A-Level / Pre-University/Foundation with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.33) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent AND Possess SPM with three (3) credits In Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent. ;

OR

Diploma (MQF Level 4) in a related field 2.50 CGPA; CGPA below 2.50 may be supported by at least two (2) years (24 months) working experience in a relevant field;

OR

Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

OR

Any program with equivalent qualifications as accepted by the University Senate.

Admission Fee

RM200

Opportunities For Further Studies :

  • Candidates have the potential to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and halal manufacturing industries involving cosmetics and food supplements.
  • Candidates can also pursue a career in research and development (R&D) in any industry that adopts Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) system