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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
KPT/JPT(R2/727/6/0050)09/2026 | MQA/FA8374
Commencement
Jul & Sep
Degree/Duration
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (IMU):
4 years
Degree from Partner Universities:
4 – 7 years
Cultivating Leaders in Pharmacy
Become a pillar in the healthcare industry. Pharmacists are the experts in medicine, and serve as a direct link of health and wellness for their community. Our aim is for you to be a world-class pharmacist who is competent, compassionate, and flexible.
In addition to the practical knowledge and real-world experience you will gain, you will benefit from the relevant insights of public health issues and concerns from various industry experts, and the ability to understand individual patient care to deliver the best pharmaceutical care.
Why Study Pharmacy at IMU?
01
AN ESTABLISHED PRIVATE HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/19 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
02
UNIQUE PHARMACY ALUMNI-MENTOR PROGRAMME
With more than 3,000 pharmacy graduates in our alumni network, the School introduces a Professional Practice Fellow programme, which focuses on connecting students with established alumni career professionals; providing them with a unique opportunity to improve transferable skills, strengthen networking skills and promote seamless transition from university to workplace. Our students will learn more about possible career paths from experienced professionals when they embark on the programme.
03
GRADUATES’ CAREER READINESS and EMPLOYABILITY for the FUTURE JOBS
Innovations in digital health are reshaping how healthcare is accessed and provided worldwide, and is set to revolutionise the healthcare sector in the future. In line with this, the School of Pharmacy is committed to provide up-to-date teaching and learning experiences by incorporating the digital health components in the pharmacy curriculum to prepare our graduates to be work-ready and responsive in a technology-driven healthcare industry.
04
BRINGING INDUSTRY to UNIVERSITY TEACHING
As part of the graduate preparedness for workplace, the School is actively engaging industrial experts from community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, industrial pharmacy and academic pharmacy, to share their work experiences, expected competencies, and career prospects as well as teaching. This would provide students with exposure on the latest practical aspects and know-how, and understand how their knowledge can be translated to the workplace.
05
OPPORTUNITY to GAIN GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Students will have the opportunities to gain global experiences through elective or research placements in Asia, Australasia, Europe, UK and US. Participating in international educational programmes will be an added advantage to the students as they broaden their perspectives on global opportunities, international work culture and knowledge including networking opportunities. Each student is given a guaranteed financial support, to meet either part or full travel expenses.
Entry Requirements
Pre-University Examination
Requirements
| Examinations | | | Requirements | ||||||
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| A-Levels | BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| STPM | BBB, ABC or AAC in Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| Australian Matriculation | ATAR 75 including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| NCEA Level 3 | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| Canadian Grade 12/13 | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B4 in 5 subjects: ~Biology; and ~Chemistry; and ~Physics; and ~Additional Mathematics or another subject Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or UEC equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| Australian University Foundation Programmes | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| Indian Pre-University | Average of 75% for Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry) Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| Ministry of Education Matriculation # | Grades BBB or ABC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a B in Chemistry Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution. attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-Level Malaysian must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level |
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Minimum 30 points overall with a minimum score of 5 each in 3 of the following subjects: i.e Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level (SL) AND Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | – | ||||||||
| Foundation Studies # | IMU Foundation in Science BBB or ABC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a B in Chemistry AND attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-Level Malaysian must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution*Foundation in Science or equivalent from other institutions will be subjected to the Dean’s approval on a case by case basis* |
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| Degree | BSc in related field: cGPA 3.00 | ||||||||
| Diploma | | | Diploma in Pharmacy or Health Sciences or related field – cGPA 3.5 Provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution AND attained 2Bs each in i.Chemistry ; and ii.Biology / Physics/ Mathematics and iii. Credits in 3 other subjects including English at SPM/O Level or equivalent Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level) |
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BBB, ABC or AAC in
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
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ATAR 75 including
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
Average of 75% for
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
Average of 75% for
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
BSc in related field
cGPA 3.00
Diploma in Pharmacy or Health Sciences or related field.
cGPA 3.5 and
Provided the programme is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years and completed in the same institution AND attained 2Bs each in Chemistry ; and ii. Biology / Physics/ Mathematics and iii. Credits in 3 other subjects including English at SPM/O Level or equivalent
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
IMU Foundation in Science
BBB or ABC in 3 subjects: Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a B in Chemistry AND
attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-LevelMalaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.
*Foundation in Science or equivalent from other institutions will be subjected to the Dean’s approval on a case by case basis
Average of 75% for
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
Minimum 30 points overall
with a minimum score of 5 each
in 3 of the following subjects: i.e Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a 2 at Higher Level (HL) and 1 at Standard Level (SL) AND
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
Grades BBB or ABC in 3 subjects:
Biology and Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics with a B in Chemistry.
Provided the programme is not less than 1 year and completed in the same institution.attained 5Bs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and another subject at SPM/O-Level
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
Average of 75% for
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum 75% or equivalent in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
BBB, ABC or AAC in
- Biology and
- Chemistry and
- Physics or Mathematics (minimum B in Chemistry)
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
B4 in 5 subjects
- Biology; and
- Chemistry; and
- Physics; and
- Additional Mathematics or another subject
Malaysians must attain minimum C in BM and English at SPM or equivalent level (except Degree level)
- # The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
English Language Examination
Requirements
| Examinations | | | Requirements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUET** | Band score of 3; or (For Malaysian students) |
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| IELTS** | Overall band score of 6.0 (Not less than 5.5 for individual bands); or |
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| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)** |
Overall score of 169; or | ||||||||
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)** |
Overall score of 169; or | ||||||||
| Cambridge Linguaskill** |
Overall score of 160; or | ||||||||
| Pearson Test of English (PTE)** |
Overall score of 59; or | ||||||||
| Credit Transfer | | | IELTS
~Students transferring to University of Otago ~Students transferring to University of Tasmania |
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Overall score of 169
Overall score of 169
Overall score of 160
IELTS
- Students transferring to University of Otago are required to have an overall band of 6.0 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands)
- Students transferring to University of Tasmania are required to have an overall band of 6.5 (Not less than 6.0 for individual bands)
Overall band score of 6.0
Not less than 5.5 for individual bands
Band score of 3
(For Malaysian students)
Overall score of 59
The following categories of students* are exempted from the English requirements:
Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:
Advanced Levels / Australian Matriculation / Australian University Foundation Year / Canadian Matriculation / International Baccalaureate / Foundation in Science / Other Pre-University Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions
*ONLY applicable to those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
**Applicable to IMU local degree only.
Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.
Programme Structure
Cosmeceuticals | Radiopharmacy | Veterinary Pharmacy | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics | Digital Health Applications
- Curriculum is reviewed periodically and subject to change.
- MPU modules are compulsory, imposed by the Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555).
- Every student must pass all modules as a prerequisite for the awarding of the degree.
Fee Structure
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 850 | 2,000 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 2,000 | 2,000 |
- Application fee is payable upon submission of application
- Registration fee and refundable caution deposit are payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office
- As stipulated by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, international students are required to pay Student Visa Administration fee of RM3,000 AND personal bond (depending on nationality) upon registration
- International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal fee every year
- Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
- All students are required to pay Student Association Fee of RM40 per semester which will be subject to annual increase
- All fees are subject to currency exchanges rates and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any)
- Application fee and Registration fee is non refundable
- All students who are applying for the National Higher Education Fund (NHEF) loans are required to pay their semester fees in FULL by the due date stated in the invoice
| Malaysian Student Tuition Fees |
International Student Tuition Fees |
Estimated Tuition Fees at Partner University |
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| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (IMU) |
8 semesters, 4 years | 8 semesters, 4 years | – | ||||||
| Total Duration: 4 years | RM28,000 per semester, | RM29,125 per semester, | – | ||||||
| RM56,000 per year | RM58,250 per year | ||||||||
| Credit Transfer to | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | ||||||
| University of Otago # | RM28,000 per semester, | RM29,125 per semester, | NZD 48,481 | ||||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) | RM56,000 per year | RM58,250 per year | |||||||
| Total Duration: 4 years | |||||||||
| Credit Transfer to | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | ||||||
| University of Tasmania # | RM28,000 per semester, | RM29,125 per semester, | AUD 40,450 | ||||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | RM56,000 per year | RM58,250 per year | |||||||
| Total Duration: 4 years | |||||||||
| Credit Transfer to | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | 8 semesters, 4 years | ||||||
| The University of Sydney ## | RM28,000 per semester, | RM29,125 per semester, | (3 years UG + 1 year PG) | ||||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice |
RM56,000 per year | RM58,250 per year | AUD 57,700 (UG) | ||||||
| Total Duration: 6 years | AUD 57,700 (PG) | ||||||||
| Credit Transfer to | 4 semesters, 2 years | 4 semesters, 2 years | 10 semesters, 5 years | ||||||
| The University of Sydney ### | RM28,000 per semester, | RM29,125 per semester, | (4 years UG + 1 year PG) | ||||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice |
RM56,000 per year | RM58,250 per year | AUD 57,700 (UG) | ||||||
| Total Duration: 7 years | AUD 57,700 (PG) | ||||||||
- # Students who opt for credit transfer to University of Otago and University of Tasmania are required to complete additional modules.
- ## Early exit option: Complete 3 years of study at Sydney (rather than 4 years as originally planned) and graduate with either a Bachelor of Pharmacy; or Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- ### Early exit option: Complete 4 years of study at Sydney (rather than 5 years as originally planned) and graduate with either a Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management; or Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours)
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Our Industrial Partners
The curriculum structure is constantly updated to meet the ever-changing industries’ needs and includes research-led teaching to deliver evidence-based knowledge and practice in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to undergo industrial training in the related sectors in their final semester. They will also be able to collaborate with industry or/and researcher in realted project in their final year.
Hear From Our Students and Alumni
IMU provides a good research culture that promotes inter-disciplinary research collaboration with local and internationally renowned scientists. I am grateful to IMU for all the opportunities and support IMU has invested in me. I believe this is so for all other academicians as well.
Dr Mai Chun Wai
Alumnus
My final semester in IMU has helped me visualise a clearer picture of the working environment due to the attachments and hands-on experience. Through my community pharmacy placement, I was able to learn valuable soft skills that cannot be taught through the books which helped me tremendously in my personal development. On top of the strong academic foundation given by the remarkable lecturers of IMU, these external challenges I faced has also helped me to further enhance my knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Marilyn Tee Cheng Ling
Alumna
The industry engagement activities and industry visit conducted in the different semesters of my study so far have been nothing short of eye-opening and very informative. I always look forward to attending any talks by the guest speakers from the industry and experience sharing sessions, as I feel inspired and motivated to follow in their footsteps. The initiatives taken by our lecturers enabled my learning process to be more meaningful as now I have a clearer vision of where I want to be after I graduate.
Sarannya A/P Balakrishnan
Alumna
The pharmaceutics modules together with the industrial attachment was an eye-opening experience for us to have a better understanding of how a pharmaceutical company operates. We were exposed to the departments, such as research and development, production, quality control, etc.
Ziqian Ooi
Alumna
Frequently Asked Questions
- Verified copies of your academic qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
- Designed around a progressive increase in student-centred and self-directed learning, and a corresponding decrease in didactic and teacher-centred activity
- Largely based on body systems: Integrates the study of these systems in health and disease with the study of drug treatment
- Progressive development of skills and competencies using simulations and supervised practice
- Systematic exposure to community, hospital and industrial pharmacy, culminating in extended clinical pharmacy placements
- Devotion of an entire 4th Year Semester to research aimed at inculcating rigour and scientific ethos
It is compulsory for students to attend a course in Bahasa Malaysia as the national language is used in both community health work and the practice of medicine in Malaysia.
Our Alumni: Journey Beyond Graduation
Our alumni today have embarked on diverse and promising career paths across various industries. They are a true testament to the versatility of their education, as they continue to excel in a wide range of professional healthcare fields.
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A Word from the Programme Director
The IMU BPharm (Hons) programme was established in 2004 with an aim to produce world-class Pharmacy graduates who are competent, and are able to adapt to the ever changing practice environments. Pharmacy is a noble profession where patient safety and patient care are utmost goals of the practice. Pharmacy graduates are generally employed in various sectors namely, hospitals, community outlets, pharmaceutical industries, higher education sectors, drug regulatory bodies and armed forces. The BPharm programme at IMU offers students the opportunity to empower themselves through innovative methods and an outcome based curriculum, that enable them to be competent and practice-ready.
A/Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Chellappan
Associate Professor and Programme Director, Pharmacy
BPharm, MPharm (Manipal), PhD (Manipal)
A Word from the Programme Director
The IMU BPharm (Hons) programme was established in 2004 with an aim to produce world-class Pharmacy graduates who are competent, and are able to adapt to the ever changing practice environments. Pharmacy is a noble profession where patient safety and patient care are utmost goals of the practice. Pharmacy graduates are generally employed in various sectors namely, hospitals, community outlets, pharmaceutical industries, higher education sectors, drug regulatory bodies and armed forces. The BPharm programme at IMU offers students the opportunity to empower themselves through innovative methods and an outcome based curriculum, that enable them to be competent and practice-ready.
A/Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Chellappan
Associate Professor and Programme Director, Pharmacy
BPharm, MPharm (Manipal), PhD (Manipal)
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