Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy

KPT(JPS)/ (R/727/7/0044) 10/23

Course Information

Mode: Blended
Duration: 1 year (full time) / 2 years (part-time)
Intakes: September / February
Type: Flexible Full-time/Part-time Mode
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Masters Degree Level
Field of Study: Medicine & Healthcare
Faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Postgraduate Degree, Malaysia
Fees: Refer to Univ.
Format: By Coursework

Course Overview

The Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy) programme in AIMST University is tailored to fortify students in order to enhance their skills in evidence-based practice, rational use of medications, practice-based research and provision of top-notch clinical pharmacy services. Core clinical pharmacy subjects are the fulcrum of the programme in conjunction with the training. Written and oral communication skills; conducting practice-based research with a thesis are the hallmarks of this programme.

Curriculum

CLASSIFICATION SUBJECT

Core

  • Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, III & IV
  • Clinical Pharmacy Practice
  • Clinical Pharmacokinetics
  • Biostatistics in Clinical Research
  • Research Project I & II

Compulsory Clerkships

  • Pharmacotherapy in Internal Medicine
  • Pharmacotherapy in Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacotherapy in Pediatrics
  • Pharmacotherapy in Intensive Care Units

Elective Clerkship (2 out 6)

  • Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry
  • Pharmacotherapy in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Pharmacotherapy in Surgery &Total Parenteral Nutrition
  • Cytotoxic Drug Reconstitution
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Geriatric Care

Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
  • A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75,can be accepted subject to rigorous assessment.
  • International applicants should have a minimum of 65%in B.Pharm or Pharm D.
  • Where applicant ‘s first language is not English, they must provide evidence of competence in English :
    • TOEFL scores of 550 or
    • IELTS grade 6
  • A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy not meeting CGPA of 2.5 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of ten (10) years working experience in a relevant field.

Career Prospects

  • Clinical pharmacist in hospitals
  • Clinical research pharmacists
  • Academia
  • Research & Development
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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