Course Information

Mode: Onsite

Duration: 3 Yrs

Intakes:

February, July and September

Type: Full-time Study

Conducted in Malaysia: Yes

Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree Level

Field of Study: Science (Life Science/Physical Science/Applied Science)

Faculty: School of Pharmacy

Awarding Country: Malaysia

Exam Body: Internal Degree, Malaysia

Fees: 111,000/Course / 117,300/Course (international)

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Course Overview

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degree

The IMU Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degree programme introduces students to all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry and allows them to work in various industries:

Pharmaceutical industries – as members of research and development, production, quality control and sales and marketing teams.
Chemical industries in the areas of oleochemical, polymer, food, biotechnology, cosmetics and toiletries – assuming active roles in research and development, quality control, sales and marketing activities.
Government laboratories such as the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Chemistry Department, environmental protection unit and forensic science unit.
Multinational drug companies – as coordinators of clinical trial studies.

The programme is structured on a multi-prong approach with a formal, informal and hidden curriculum that is implemented by experienced faculty. Students will undergo extensive training in laboratory skills, undertake problem-solving projects and participate in small group learning activities, final year research projects and an industrial attachment (4 months). Students will also be ready to face the workplace with communication and presentation skills, entrepreneurial skills and basic engineering principles.

IMU’s Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree is a 3-year programme, accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), United Kingdom, the world’s leading chemistry community and professional body committed to advancing excellence in chemical sciences.

This pharmaceutical chemistry degree from IMU is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK. Membership with this society will improve the visibility and recognition of the IMU pharmaceutical chemistry degree and improve the students’ chances to go for higher education and obtain employment overseas.

This accreditation also gives IMU academic staff free membership to RSC for a year. Staff will be eligible to apply for international research funds, discounts in the registration fee for the international conferences and receive educational information from RSC which can be used in teaching and learning activities.

Achievement

Royal Society of Chemistry, UK

Curriculum

SEMESTER CONTENTS

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Basic Mathematics and Statistics Biological Science and Genetics General Chemistry Human Biology Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I MPU-U2 (English for Health Sciences)	Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Ethics and Laboratory Safety General Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Pharmaceutics I Physical Pharmacy	Basic and Applied Microbiology Introduction to Bioinformatics Pharmaceutical Analysis I Pharmaceutics II Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Inorganic Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutical Analysis II Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Pharmaceutics III Polymer Chemistry MPU-U4 (Social Responsibility)	Heterocyclic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Analysis III Pharmaceutical Engineering Pharmaceutics IV Pharmacokinetics Physical Chemistry	Internship

SHORT SEMESTER	MPU SEMESTER
Entrepreneurship Research Methodology Research Project	MPU-U1 MPU-U3

Entry Requirements

Examinations	Requirements
A- Levels	CCD (including 1 Science subject / Mathematics and minimum C in Chemistry)
STPM	CC (including Chemistry and 1 Science subject / Mathematics)
Australian Matriculation	65% aggregate (minimum 60% in Chemistry) or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75
NCEA Level 3	60% aggregate (minimum 60% in Chemistry)
Canadian Grade 12/13	70% aggregate in 6 subjects (minimum 70% in Chemistry)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)	B in 5 subjects (including 1 Science subject / Mathematics and minimum B4 in Chemistry)
Australian University Foundation Programmes	70% aggregate in 4 best subjects (minimum 60% in Chemistry) or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00
Indian Pre-University	Average of 70% (minimum 60% in Chemistry)
Ministry of Education Matriculation *	ABB / cGPA 2.50 (2 subjects including Chemistry and 1 Science subject / Mathematics)
International Baccalaureate (IB)	26 points (Chemistry and 1 Science subject / Mathematics at the Higher Level (HL) with minimum 3 points in Chemistry)
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP)	cGPA 2.70 (Including Chemistry or Mathematics must be AP courses)
Foundation in Science #	cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including Chemistry) (Foundation in Biosciences, Foundation in Engineering, Foundation in Science)
Degree	BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00
Diploma	Diploma in Science / Diploma in Microbiology – Overall cGPA 2.00 (with a cGPA 2.50 in 2 subjects including Chemistry and 1 Science subject / Mathematics)Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.00

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes.
Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes and programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility. **
(Please refer to IMU Foundation in Science brochure for more details)

FOR ADMISSIONS INTO THE IMU FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE PROGRAMME, STUDENTS WILL NEED:

Pass SPM / O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects. Note: Specific SPM / O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.

English Language Requirement

MUET	Band score of 3; or (For Malaysian students)
IELTS	Overall band score of 5.5; or
TOEFL iBT:*	Overall score of 46; or
Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE)*	Overall score of 162; or
Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE)*	Overall score of 162; or
Cambridge Linguaskill*	Overall score of 160; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE)*	Overall score of 51; or
Credit Transfer	IELTS Overall band score of 7.0

* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia

Study Abroad Pathway

Degree Pathways

Track 1

University	Duration of the Programme
	Years in IMU	Years at Partner University	Total (Years)
Malaysia
International Medical University	3	–	3

Track 2

University	Duration of the Programme
	Years in IMU	Years at Partner University	Total (Years)
United Kingdom
University of Dundee	1*	2	3

* It is compulsory to complete the one-year IMU Foundation in Science prior to embarking on this pathway.

Degrees from Partner University under Track 2

This track will give students the opportunity to transfer to University of Dundee for the completion of their undergraduate Bachelor degree. The degree that they will obtain from University of Dundee will be one of the degrees listed below

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology
BSc (Hons) Molecular Genetics
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology
BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences

Track 3

University	Duration of the Programme
	Years in IMU	Years at Partner University	Total (Years)
United Kingdom
University of Dundee	1*	2	4

* It is compulsory to complete the one-year IMU Foundation in Science prior to embarking on this pathway.

Degrees from Partner University under Track 3

This track will give students the opportunity to transfer to University of Dundee for the completion of their Integrated Master of Science degree. The degree that they will obtain from University of Dundee will be one of the degrees listed below

MSci Biological Sciences
MSci Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
MSci Microbiology
MSci Molecular Genetics
MSci Pharmacology
MSci Physiological Sciences
MSci Biochemistry
MSci Molecular Biology
MSci Biomedical Sciences
MSci Neuroscience

Track 4

University	Duration of the Programme
	Years in IMU	Years at Partner University	Total (Years)
United Kingdom
University of Dundee	1*	3	4

* It is compulsory to complete the one-year IMU Foundation in Science prior to embarking on this pathway.

Upon completion of the postgraduate degree option, you will graduate with a BSc and a MSc degree as listed below

Undergraduate Degrees (2 years)

This track will give students the opportunity to transfer to University of Dundee for the completion of their Bachelor and Master degrees. The degree that they will obtain from University of Dundee will be one of the degrees listed below

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology
BSc (Hons) Molecular Genetics
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology
BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences

Postgraduate Degrees (1 year)

MSc by Research
MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences
MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Business
MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management
MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Entrepreneurship
MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Marketing

Track 5

University	Duration of the Programme
	Years in IMU	Years at Partner University	Total (Years)
Australia
University of Sydney	3	2	5

Graduates from the IMU’s BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry will be given credit recognition for certain modules having met the criteria set for certain modules of the Master of Pharmacy programme at the University of Sydney (USYD) and Curtin University.

All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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Course Overview

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degree

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Curriculum

Entry Requirements

FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE

FOR ADMISSIONS INTO THE IMU FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE PROGRAMME, STUDENTS WILL NEED:

English Language Requirement

Study Abroad Pathway

Degree Pathways

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

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