• Faculty of Pharmacy
  • fak_farmasi@um.edu.my
  • +603-7967 4909
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BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONS)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

For candidates from STPM Programme:

  1. Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.80, inclusive of at least TWO (2) Grade A and ONE (1) Grade A- in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics/Mathematics (T)/Mathematics (M); AND
  2. Pass SPM, inclusive of at least Grade B in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and ONE (1) another subject; AND
  3. A minimum of Band 3 for MUET; AND
  4. Pass the interview, psychometric tests and other tests provided by the faculty; AND
  5. Certified healthy from serious physical disabilities, mental illness and infectious diseases (exceptions may be granted to candidates with corrective physical disabilities and/or do not prevent candidates from carrying out clinical activities required by medical practitioners) and have no vision problems (blindness in both eyes) and colour blindness.

For candidates from ASASI or Matriculation Programme:

  1. Pass Matriculation, Foundation in Science or Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Medical with a minimum CGPA of 3.8, inclusive of at TWO (2) Grade A and ONE (1) Grade A- in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics; AND
  2. Pass SPM, inclusive of at least Grade B in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and ONE (1) another subject; AND
  3. A minimum of Band 3 for MUET; AND
  4. Pass the interview, psychometric tests and other tests provided by the faculty; AND
  5. Certified healthy from serious physical disabilities, mental illness and infectious diseases (exceptions may be granted to candidates with corrective physical disabilities and/or do not prevent candidates from carrying out clinical activities required by medical practitioners) and have no vision problems (blindness in both eyes) and colour blindness.

For candidates from the Diploma Programme:

  1. Possess a Diploma in Pharmacy or Science from the Public University/ Institution of Higher Education accredited by the Government of Malaysia / Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and approved by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.80 inclusive Grade B in Biology/Chemistry/Physics; AND
  2. Pass SPM, inclusive of at least Grade B in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and ONE (1) another subject; AND
  3. A minimum of Band 3 in MUET; AND
  4. Pass the interview, psychometric tests and other tests provided by the faculty; AND
  5. Certified healthy from serious physical disabilities, mental illness and infectious diseases (exceptions may be granted to candidates with corrective physical disabilities and/or do not prevent candidates from carrying out clinical activities required by medical practitioners) and have no vision problems (blindness in both eyes) and colour blindness.
     

For candidates with other qualifications:

  1. Possess a GCE A-Level with at least ONE (1) Grade A and TWO (2) Grade B in Biology, Chemistry or Physics / Mathematics; OR
  2. Possess a recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 34 and grade 6 of Higher Level (HL) in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics; OR
  3. Possess an Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) / South Australian Certificate (SACE) with a minimum 85% Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics; AND
  4. Pass SPM, inclusive of at least Grade B in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/Additional Mathematics, and ONE (1) another subject; AND
  5. A minimum of Band 3 in MUET*; AND
  6. Pass the interview, psychometric tests and other tests provided by the faculty ; AND
  7. Certified healthy from serious physical disabilities, mental illness and infectious diseases (exceptions may be granted to candidates with corrective physical disabilities and/or do not prevent candidates from carrying out clinical activities required by medical practitioners) and have no vision problems (blindness in both eyes) and colour blindness.

*Applicants who do not have a MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional admission provided that applicants must meet the MUET requirement within one academic session: Obtained at least Band 5.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or Earned a score of 513 (PBT) / 183 (CBT) / 65 (IBT) in TOEFL

HOW TO APPLY

* Applicants who do not have a MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional admission for one semester: Obtained at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or Earned a minimum of 477 points (PBT) / 153 points (CBT) / 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL.

Last Update: 14/06/2022