Diploma in Pharmacy

Overview

The three year ‘Diploma in Pharmacy’ programme at DSH Institute of Technology aims to groom individuals who have keen interests in monitoring the quality, safety and dispensing of medication as well as providing medical support and guidance to patients. Recent studies have indicated that there is a growing presence of pharma and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries in Malaysia and a growing demand for pharmacists. As such, the ‘Diploma in Pharmacy’ programme which is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency, has become a popular choice amongst many students.

 

At the end of our ‘Diploma in Pharmacy’ at DSH Institute of Technology, students will be able to :

  1. gain knowledge and expertise in compounding and dispensing medications as well as performing administrative tasks such as reviewing and purchasing pharmaceutical supplies
  2. develop relevant communication and professional skills related to communicating with patients and providing them with professional medical advise
  3. gain first hand experience in all domains of pharmacy (i.e. hospital, retail etc) through relevant placements

QUICK FACTS

Course Code

DPHARM

 

Accreditation

MQA (FA 5392)

MOHE (N727/4/0074)

 

Intake

April and October

 

Duration

3 years

 

Modes of Instruction

Lectures

Tutorials

Practical Sessions

Clinical Placements

Future Education Pathways

Career Options

Clinical Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacist

Entry Requirements

MALAYSIAN STUDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SPM or EquivalentGCE 'O' Levels or Equivalent
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of THREE (3) credits in the following subjects :GCE O’ Levels or equivalent with minimum Grade C in any of the following THREE (3) subjects :
(a) Science / General Science (Chemistry or Biology)(a) Science/ General Science (Chemistry or Biology)
(b) Any other two subjects(b) Any other two subjects
OROR
Candidates with three credits from any other subjects and Pass in Biology and Chemistry are also welcome to applyCandidates with three credits from any other subjects and Pass in Biology and Chemistry are also welcome to apply
OROR
STPM or EquivalentUEC or Equivalent
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan (STPM) or its equivalent with a minimum 'Grade C' in any ONE (1) subjectPass Unified Examinations Certificate (UEC) or equivalent with minimum Grade B in any THREE (3) subjects
OR
STAM or Equivalent
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) or equivalent with a minimum grade of Maqbul
OR
SKM with SPM or Equivalent
Pass in SKM Level 3 in a related field and pass in SPM with a minimum of ONE (1) credit in any ONE (1) subject
*Students with any certificate, related to the medical field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 are also welcome to apply**Students with any certificate, related to the medical field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 are also welcome to apply*

Course Modules

YEAR ONEYEAR TWOYEAR THREE
Technical KnowledgeTechnical KnowledgeClinical Attachments
APBM 0113
Basic Chemistry
APBM 0624
Basic Microbiology
APCP 0134
Out-Patient Pharmacy
APBM 0313
Mathematics
APPS 0523
Pharmaceutics 3
APCP 0232
Pharmacy Logistics
APPS 0313
Pharmaceutics 1
APPS 0724
Pharmacology 1
APCP 0332
Manufacturing Pharmacy
APBM 0213
Basic Biology
APPS 0824
Pharmacology 2
APCP 0434
In-Patient Pharmacy
APPS 0113
Introduction to Pharmacy Services
APPS 1223
Dispensing Technique
APCP 0531
Clinical Pharmacy
APBM 0413
Organic Chemistry
APPS 0924
Pharmacology 3
APCP 0631
Drug Information Services
APBM 0514
Basic Physiology
APPS 1423
Behavioral Science
APCP 0731
Community Pharmacy
APPS 0213
Pharmaceutical Calculation
APPS 0623
Occupational Safety Health
APPS 0413
Pharmaceutics 2
APPS 1024
Pharmacology 4
Professional Knowledge / SkillsAPPS 1124
Pharmacology 5
MPU 2163
Pengajian Malaysia II
APPS 1323
Pharmacy Technical Skills
MPU 2313
Pengajian Islam (Muslims)
APPS 1542
Microbiology Pharmaceutics
MPU 2323
Moral Studies
(Non – Muslim Students)
MPU 2223
Advanced Communicative English
MPU 2412
Khidmat Masyarakat

Facilities

Pharmacy Laboratory
Microbiology Lab
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Conducive Auditoriums for Lectures and Tutorials
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