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Bachelor of Pharmacy - UiTM

The faculty provides a full-time, five-year educational programme leading to a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Its primary goal is to provide undergraduate students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities required to practice pharmacy effectively in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, research centers, academic institutions, forensic labs, the cosmetic industry, and governmental health institutions. For the purpose of preparing students for licensure as pharmacists, the programme encourages students to be self-directed and lifelong learners and provides them with the necessary practical training.

Bachelor of Pharmacy - UiTM
Bachelor of Pharmacy - UiTM

Program Information

    1 Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
    2 Teaching Institution Qaiwan International University
    3 Programme Name Bachelor of Pharmacy
    4 Final Award Bachelor of Pharmacy
    5 Programme Code PH240
    6 Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education
    7 Language(s) of Instruction English
    8 Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) Franchise
    9 Mode of Operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc) Franchise
    10 Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time
    11 Study Duration Minimum: 5 years

Program Classification

    # Classification Credit Hours
    1 University Courses 18 credits
    2 Faculty & Programme Core 110 credits
    3 Programme Electives 16 credits
    Total Credit Hours to Graduate 144 credit hours

Program Educational Objective

    The Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Bachelor of Pharmacy are:

    PEO (1). Graduates with competency to work in hospital and community pharmacy.

    PEO (2). Graduates with leadership positions in the industry and company sectors.

    PEO (3). Graduates embrace professional development through practice and life-long learning.

    PEO (4). Graduates who conduct their professional work ethically and contribute towards societal responsibilities.

Program Learning Outcome

    # PLO
    1 Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and practices.
    2 Foster the development of essential skills required for effective pharmacy practice in various settings.
    3 Instill a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility in aspiring professionals.
    4 Promote a culture of innovation, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
    5 Provide students with cutting-edge research opportunities and exposure to advanced technologies.
    6 Empower graduates to excel as compassionate and impactful pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
    7 Prepare students for diverse career paths in community pharmacies, hospitals, research centers, and more.
    8 Encourage a mindset of lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
    9 Engage in community outreach and address emerging health challenges.
    10 Align with global healthcare advancements and contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes.

Career Prospect

    Work eligibility for graduates:

    •    Clinical Pharmacist in hospitals or healthcare facilities, providing patient care and medication management.
    •    Community Pharmacist in retail settings, dispensing medications and offering health advice to customers.
    •    Pharmaceutical Scientist in research and development roles, working on new drug formulations and studies.
    •    Academic Researcher or Lecturer, contributing to the field of pharmaceutical education and research.
    •    Pharmaceutical Industry roles in drug manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
    •    Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, promoting and selling pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals.
    •    Hospital Pharmacy Administrator or Director, overseeing pharmacy operations and personnel.
    •    Consultant Pharmacist, providing expert advice to healthcare organizations or government agencies.
    •    Pharmacovigilance Specialist, monitoring and evaluating drug safety and adverse reactions.
    •    Pharmaceutical Marketing and Product Management, developing strategies to promote pharmaceutical products.