Pharmacy

Pharmacy is the science and practice of preparing, conserving, compounding, and dispensing drugs. This course equips you with the essential skills required to become a pharmacist, opening doors to various rewarding careers in healthcare. Beyond this, you could also pursue roles as a clinical research associate, pharmaceutical scientist, medical writer, or regulatory affairs specialist.


In this program, you'll master hard skills such as filling prescriptions, calculating doses, and recalling information about drug therapy. You'll also gain proficiency in understanding the intricacies of various medications and their effects on the human body.


As a pharmacy student, you'll develop soft skills that are highly valued in any professional setting. These include effective communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, active listening, and empathy. In a field where accuracy and compassion matter deeply, these skills will help you excel as you help patients manage their health and wellbeing.


If you're passionate about healthcare, science, and helping others, pharmacy could be the perfect path for you. With this course, you'll be at the forefront of advancements in medication and drug therapy—making a real difference in people's lives every day.


Helpful subjects:
Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
English

Hard Skills

  1. filling prescriptions
  2. calculating doses
  3. Recallin information about drug therapy

Soft Skills

  1. Communication
  2. Problem solving
  3. Attention to detail
  4. Adaptability
  5. Teakwork
  6. Active listening
  7. Empathy

Average Starting Salary

MYR 6,278

Career paths

  • Pharmacist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Medical writer
  • Regulatory affairs specialist
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