Study Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at University of Nottingham Malaysia in Malaysia, Faculty of Science and Engineering
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is a four-year programme designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a registered pharmacist in Malaysia. Accredited by leading professional bodies, UNM ranks 8th globally for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), highlighting its leadership in pharmaceutical education, innovation, and research excellence. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, covering molecular and cellular pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical therapeutics, and healthcare delivery. The programme includes specialised modules on community and industrial pharmacy, offering hands-on experience through placements and projects in real-world settings. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the programme equips students to integrate pharmacy expertise with advancements in healthcare technologies, ensuring they can address global health challenges and contribute to innovative solutions in patient care and medicine development.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
RM75,000.00 (US$ 17,059) per year
For International Students, a 6 percentage Sales and Service Tax (SST) will apply to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Jalan Broga,

Semenyih,

Selangor,

43500, Selangor, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications – A Level BBB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, IB Diploma 30 points, with grades of 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, STPM - BBB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am, UEC - 2 As, including Biology and Chemistry, plus grade B3 in Advanced Mathematics, Physics and 1 other academic subject, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language, Australian Year 12 - ATAR 86. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - 80% average based on 6 subjects, including 81% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the Universitys requirements, Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China) - 73% average in the Gaokao, with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Additionally, a minimum of 80% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with 80% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics. Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale, Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII - 80% average from the best four subjects, including 80% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education, Advance Placement (AP) - Not acceptable, Diploma - Local Institutions - Entry to Year 2 is not permitted. Entry to Year 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 4.0 in a Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Health Sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must have achieved good grades (equivalent to at least a grade B) in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. The Diploma must be of 2.5 years' duration and must be fully completed at a single institution. Foundation - Local Institutions - Acceptance is at the Schools discretion, requiring a GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades (equivalent to at least a grade B) in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. The programme must be a one-year foundation programme completed at a single accredited institution. Nottingham's Foundation Programme - 65% in Mathematics, 65% across all Biology modules taken, and 65% across all Chemistry modules taken; and 40% in each individual non-Science module. All individual modules must be passed. In addition to the entry requirements listed above: All applicants with a Matriculation, Foundation, or Diploma qualification must have obtained 5 Bs, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, in their SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or an equivalent qualification. Malaysian applicants intending to complete their provisional training (PRP) at government-linked hospitals or healthcare facilities must have passed SPM and obtained at least a grade C in Malay Language (Bahasa Melayu) at SPM.
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About University of Nottingham Malaysia

The University of Nottingham Malaysia offers students the rigour and academic quality of a UK education in an Asian setting.

  • Ranked 97th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • Opportunities to study abroad at the UK or China campuses
  • Internationally recognised UK degrees awarded
  • State-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities

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