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Currently has the highest number of faculty members, registered students and alumni of any other private pharmacy school in Malaysia. We enjoy a lively and stimulating academic environment in which lecturers, researchers, practitioners and students interact.

The School of Pharmacy delivers undergraduate pharmacy and pharmaceutical chemistry programmes that meet the needs of a changing world. Both these fields are in demand and our graduates successfully transition into careers within healthcare, the pharmaceutical sector and academia.

Shaping Tomorrow’s
Pharmaceutical Visionaries

Discover the transformative journey at the School of Pharmacy, where education meets experience, shaping future pharmacists and pharmaceutical chemists with a global perspective.

Message from the Dean

Prof Ong Chin Eng

Dean, School of Pharmacy
B.Pharm (Hons) (USM), PhD (Flinders), RPh

“Embarking on the journey with IMU School of Pharmacy goes beyond an academic pursuit; it’s an immersive experience that will shape you into a future pharmacist or pharmaceutical chemist. We have journeyed with over 3000 graduates thus far. Our School not only imparts knowledge but also opens doors to a host of placement opportunities. From the start to the final semester of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme, your exposure will be rich – from research hubs and hospitals to community settings and industry experience.

 

What sets this journey apart is the unique chance to broaden your horizons through the Global Exposure Fund, which fosters overseas exposure that enriches both knowledge and perspective. With every step, you will be supported by a robust framework, ensuring a seamless and rewarding educational experience. Recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysian Pharmacy Board, the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme is more than just a qualification; it’s a testament to excellence. Credit transfer options with partner institutions like the University of Tasmania, Australia, and the University of Otago, New Zealand, add exciting prospects to the academic experience.

 

In Pharmaceutical Chemistry, we converge Pharmaceutical Sciences with Applied Chemistry, combined with learning the primary applications of data analytics, pharmaceutical engineering, and biotechnology. The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, and is recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (Institut Kimia Malaysia, IKM). Join us and embark on this transformative journey in the field of pharmacy.”

Programmes Offered

Achievement & Engagement Activities

  • Drama presentation or Dramatisation
In IMU BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme, drama presentation or dramatisation has been used as a cooperative teaching-learning strategy with first year students on the subject related to ethics in laboratory safety and scientific research.  During the presentation, the students are given the opportunity to dramatise stories in laboratory settings and  explore the ethical dilemmas and arguments in relation to chemical and laboratory safety. The process of learning through dramatic play cover important aspects of training including development of self-confidence, and enhancement of group relations, cooperative work and non-verbal communication skills.
  • IMU’s Final Year Pharmacy Students Secured Second Place in Country Finals of AstraZeneca Project iDEA 2023
Team PawsitiveCode comprising of 4 IMU Final Year Pharmacy students secured second place in The AZ Project iDEA Challenge by impressing the judges with their innovative idea, featuring digital ads with talking robotic pets powered by AI, as well as a unique social media challenge. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • School of Pharmacy Live-Talk Series  
The School organised a series of live talks on the learning experiences, professions, local and international opportunities of pharmacists and pharmaceutical chemists. Alumni of the IMU BPharm and BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from different industries are invited to do sharing in the live talks. View all videos on IMU YouTube Channel : School of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Week & Pharmaceutical Chemistry Week
The School is organising Pharmacy Week and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Week annually since 2019 with the aims of providing a professional identity development platform for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry students to develop their professionalism, leadership, interpersonal and organisation skills. Professional bodies and relevant organisations are invited to be the event collaborators. Industry experts, academician and alumni working in the industries are invited to deliver expert sharing, webinars and workshops during the event week.

Read More on IMU News:
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Week 2022: Insight into the Phenomenal World of Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Week 2021: Chemistry for Health and Well-Being
- The Elements Revealed: IMU Built Largest 3D Periodic Table From Recycled Materials

Engagement Activities

  • Drama presentation or Dramatisation
In IMU BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme, drama presentation or dramatisation has been used as a cooperative teaching-learning strategy with first year students on the subject related to ethics in laboratory safety and scientific research.  During the presentation, the students are given the opportunity to dramatise stories in laboratory settings and  explore the ethical dilemmas and arguments in relation to chemical and laboratory safety. The process of learning through dramatic play cover important aspects of training including development of self-confidence, and enhancement of group relations, cooperative work and non-verbal communication skills.
  • School of Pharmacy Live-Talk Series  
The School organised a series of live talks on the learning experiences, professions, local and international opportunities of pharmacists and pharmaceutical chemists. Alumni of the IMU BPharm and BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from different industries are invited to do sharing in the live talks. View all videos on IMU YouTube Channel : School of Pharmacy

Achievements

  • IMU’s Final Year Pharmacy Students Secured Second Place in Country Finals of AstraZeneca Project iDEA 2023
Team PawsitiveCode comprising of 4 IMU Final Year Pharmacy students secured second place in The AZ Project iDEA Challenge by impressing the judges with their innovative idea, featuring digital ads with talking robotic pets powered by AI, as well as a unique social media challenge. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • IMU’s Pharmacy Alumni Team Won Award for Community Project
27-November 2015 – A team comprising of IMU’s pharmacy alumni won the PhAMA President’s Community Impact & Awareness Award 2015 for their community project in conducting a deworming programme for children in an Orang Asli village at Kampung Ulu Tual, Kuala Lipis. The award was announced and presented to the winning team at the Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia (PhAMA) Annual Dinner, witnessed by the Minister of Health, YB Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam. Read about their success, here.

Views from Our Community

ChM Annie Grace Pravena Peter

Alumna, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Sr. Quality Control Officer (Sr. Executive), DCH Contract Manufacturing Sdn Bhd

Within the course, I was able to build a strong foundational understanding of Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Physical/Inorganic/Organic Chemistry modules that enable me to utilise in the working environment today. The theoretical and practical exposure on both pharmaceutical and chemistry during my degree assisted me to understand my task even better and perform better in the job that I am venturing now under the Quality Control Department for Pharmaceutical Over-The-Counter Products. IMU Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme is also recognised by the Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM). Right now, I am a Registered Chemist under IKM and looking forward to being able to contribute more to the industry. Overall, I am proud to be an Alumni of IMU. The curriculum and faculty have shaped my career and the person I am today!

Tan Ching Yee

Alumna, Pharmaceutical Chemistry

I have been fortunate to be offered a position in the In-Licensing Department of Duopharma Innovation Sdn Bhd for my internship. After my internship, I managed to secure a working position in the Analytical Department of the same company, in which I have a great interest in. Modules which I had learnt at IMU including Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutics have been useful to me in my work as an analytical chemist because these modules have provided me with the basic knowledge on method development and validation. Apart from studies, I also had opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities through the scholarship programme, such as the IMU Scholar Fund Raising Event, IMU Research Forum and Giving Vision Project.

Ziqian Ooi

Alumna, Pharmacy

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. The pharmaceutics modules in the IMU BPharm (Hons) had raised my interest and curiosity to know more in-depth about the pharmaceutical industry. The diversity in the role of a pharmacist can play in the pharmaceutical industry has shaped my career pathway in becoming an industrial pharmacist.

Marilyn Tee Cheng Ling

Alumna, Pharmacy

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.

Sarannya A/P Balakrishnan

Alumna, Pharmacy

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. I could correlate our theoretical knowledge with the processes being carried out in the pharmaceutical industry. I am lucky to be able to gain such insights about the happenings in various fields such as production, quality control, and marketing in the workforce even when I am still studying. 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.

Get to Know Academic Members of the School

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