BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (IMU)

February |August |September 3 Year MYR 113,000 Degree

WHAT CAN I LEARN?

The Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme offered by IMU introduces students to all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong emphasis on the detailed understanding of the physical and chemical properties of chemical compounds as well as their reactions. Here, you will be trained in the application of modern information and scientific technologies in drug development, safety and efficacy studies. Elements of team work, communication and lifelong learning skills are incorporated into the curriculum throughout the programme in order to prepare you, who will be versatile and adaptive in the future places of employment, which are not only limited to the pharmaceutical industry. 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 your chances to go for higher education and obtain employment overseas.

WHAT IS PHARMACY?

Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs. It is a health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs.

REQUIREMENT

CertificationRequirement
STPMCC (including Chemistry and 1 Science / Mathematics)
UECB in 5 subjects (including Science / Mathematics and minimum B4 in Chemistry)
A-LevelCCD (including 1 science subject / Mathematics and minimum C in Chemistry)
SACE/WACE65% aggregate (not less than 60% in Chemistry) or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75
CPU70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics)
IB Diploma26 points (Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics at the Higher level (HL) with score not less than 3 in Chemistry)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Foundation in Science (FiS) Scholarships - Up to RM12,150 tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Foundation

Field of Study Coverage

Foundation in Science

Conditions

Academic: Excellent results in SPM/IGCSE i.e. min. 5As, with As in at least 3 Science subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and EnglishApplication: Submit your personal statement and (Malaysians only) Laporan Ko-Kurikulum*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and AwardScholarship Amount SPM / O-Levels Required RM12,150 8 A+ / A, RM5,000 7 A+ / A or 8 A+/A-/A, RM4,000 6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-, RM2,000 5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A- Candidates are required to achieve As in at least 3 Science subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and English in order to be eligible for the FiS scholarship.

Progression Bursary - Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Applicable to all students enrolled in the Foundation in Science 2018 intake and successfully progressed into any of the undergraduate programmes in 2019 / 2020 intake at IMU. Not applicable for credit transfer option programmes. Bursary amount to 50% of the Foundation in Science payable tuition fee will be deducted during Undergraduate study.

Award Details

http://www.imu.edu.my/imu/admissions/scholarship-bursary/

Undergraduate Scholarships - The International Medical University (IMU) has introduced a scholarship programme for 2017. Scholarships will now be available for most IMU programmes. There will be two types of scholarships available: Full Tuition Fee (100%) for full duration of programme Partial Tuition Fee (50%) for full duration of programme
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

These scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, extra curriculum participation and leadership qualities. Scholarship application will be strictly by invitation only upon receiving an offer letter for admission into the specific programme at IMU and submission of final result. Scholarships are only applicable for the LOCAL option.

Award Details

http://www.imu.edu.my/imu/admissions/scholarship-bursary/

FEE STRUCTURE

TypeFee
Local StudentAverage Per YearMYR 37,667
Total CostMYR 113,000
International StudentAverage Per YearMYR 40,267
Total CostMYR 120,800

CAREER PROSPECTS

COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU)