University of Nottingham Malaysia
Master of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Full-time: 4 years (2 years in Malaysia + 2 years in the UK)
- Part-time: Not available
- Start date: September 2023
- Malaysian fee: RM55,000 per year, Fees in GBP27,200/year for years 3 and 4
- International fee: RM61,000 per year, Fees in GBP27,200/year for years 3 and 4
- Intake: September
Course overview
The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) is a 4 year degree programme, with students studying the first two years at our Malaysia campus, before transferring to the UK campus for years three and four. Our School of Pharmacy is ranked in the top 8 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2023). Much of the teaching is case-based, providing real life examples bringing together the fundamental science and clinical use of medicines. We provide integrated teaching across therapeutic themes or disease states. For each topic, you will look at it from the angle of the drug, the medicine and the patient. You'll gain patient interaction experience through placements in community and hospital pharmacies. You'll also take part in patient workshops.
You can practise patient consulting and dispensing in our simulated pharmacies. The final year has a module called Pharmacy Leadership and Management. You'll work in teams to run your own simulated pharmacy. The module looks at the commercial, clinical and ethical issues that being a pharmacist involves.
Why choose this course?
The course is aimed at students who have a commitment to becoming a registered healthcare professional, with a strong background in both Chemistry and Biology. The school is top 4 in the UK and top 8 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Modules
Typical core modules
- Digestive system
- Fundamentals of Pharmacy
- Human Life Cycle
Typical core modules
- Autoimmune and allergy
- Cardiovascular
- Dermatology
- Endocrine
- Infections 1 and 2
- Renal
- Respiratory
Typical core modules
- Cancers Pain
- Central Nervous System
- Prescribing Competencies and Practice
- Research Project
Throughout the course, you will be completing professional competency and medicine pathway activities.
Typical core modules
- Advancing therapies, practice and care 1 and 2
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.
A Level
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ABB in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics. |
IB Diploma
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32 points with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry, and at least 4 points in 1 other science subject at Standard Level. The Standard Level requirement can be waived if applicants have studied mathematics at Higher Level. |
STPM
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ABB in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am. |
UEC
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3As, including biology and chemistry, plus grade B3 in mathematics and physics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language. |
SAM or other Australian matriculations
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ATAR 89, including biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics. Applicants must have at least grade B in Chemistry. |
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
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81% average based on 6 subjects with biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics above 80%.
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.
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Advance Placement (AP)
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5,4,4, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Calculus/AP Physics. |
Diploma - Other Institutions
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Acceptance is at the discretion of the School and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme. |
Foundation - Other Institutions
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Acceptance is at the discretion of the School and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme. |
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation
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Average mark of 65% in the Foundation in Science programme with no failed modules, and a minimum of 60% in all chemistry modules. All progressing Foundation candidates into MPharm are expected to fulfill English language requirement as stipulated by the School of Pharmacy at the Malaysia Campus. |
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, Malaysian applicants with Matriculation/Foundation/Diploma must have 5 Bs (including biology, chemistry, physics and either mathematics or additional mathematics) for SPM/ GCSE/ IGCSE/ High School Diploma or equivalent.
We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants' personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.
Interview required.
Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.
IELTS (Academic)
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7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) |
TOEFL (iBT)
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100 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements) |
GCSE O-Level
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grade B / 6 |
IGCSE (first language)
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grade B / 6 |
IGCSE (second language)
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grade A / 7 |
MUET
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Band 5 |
IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.
Foundation progression options
The Foundation in Science enables direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Science. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, mathematics, critical thinking and study skills.
Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as chemistry, ecology, computer programming or psychology.
For entry into the MPharm course, Foundation in Science students must fulfil the progression rules. Students should have an average pass mark of 65% in the Foundation in Science programme, with a minimum of 60% in all chemistry module. Students must also fulfil the English language requirement for the MPharm course.
Learning and assessment
How you will learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Practical classes
- Field trips
- Supervision
- Lab sessions
- Computer labs
How you will be assessed
- Coursework
- Group coursework
- Examinations
- Presentation
- Research project
- Poster presentation
- Practical write-ups
- Essay
Applying
Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for undergraduate courses.
How to applyFees
Malaysian students | RM55,000 per year, Fees in GBP27,200/year for years 3 and 4 |
International students | RM61,000 per year, Fees in GBP27,200/year for years 3 and 4 |
Where you will learn
Malaysia Campus
Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.
The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The University has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.
Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.
This content was last updated on 16 August 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.