DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY
This program provides graduates with knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of preparation and dispensing of medicines. This knowledge and skills can be used in pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist. There is now a high demand for Pharmacy Assistant positions in government, private hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry as a whole. The career path in this field is wide, especially focusing on medicine. Qualified Pharmacy graduates can apply to continue their studies in the field of healthcare in this country. Qualified Pharmacy graduates can apply to continue their studies at the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors) level.
Graduates will be well equipped to seek a career as a:
Assistant Pharmacy Officer (Hospital, Government Clinic)
Pharmacy Assistant (Private Hospital, Retail)
Assistant Pharmacy Enforcement Officer
Laboratory Assistant (Dispensing Laboratory)
With further studies and advanced training, graduates can qualify to be Pharmacist, Medical Research, Medical Engineer and other higher career prospects.
SPM/SPMV
Pass with 3 Credits in these subjects:
Bahasa Melayu
Mathematics
ONE (1) on any Science related subject
Compulsory to pass English Language subject
*Financial aid is available for this program.
Key courses
Fundamentals to Pharmaceutics
Social Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Liquid Dosage Form
Basic Pharmacology
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Basic Microbiology
Fundamentals to ICT
Fundamental of English
Study Skills
Semi Solid Dosage Form
Solid Dosage Form
Cardiovascular, Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Statistics
Sterile Pharmaceutics
Respiratory, Gastrointestine, Endocrine and Skeletal Systems
Anti-infective, Chemotherapeutics, Dermatology and Immunology
Hospital Pharmacy
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Research Methodology
Penghayatan Erika Dan Peradaban
Jalinan Masyarakat
Hospital Pharmacy Training
Community Pharmacy Training
Research Project and Presentation
Moral & Etika Dalam Kehidupan Masyarakat di Malaysia
Occupational Safety and Health
Drug and Society
*The list of courses is not exhaustive. Students will need to take additional courses as required by MQA. Periodic changes are made as part of continuous improvements.
Quick Points
Campus:
MiCoST Melaka
Status Programme:
Accredited
Program Code:
MPH100
Study Level:
Diploma
Intake:
March, June & November
Duration:
3 years / 9 semesters