Program Overview

Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL)

Programme Overview

The profession of pharmacy plays a vital role in serving the health needs of the society. Pharmacists and pharmacist assistants are the most accessible members of the health care team for the public and are authorities on drugs and their use. They impart scientific knowledge related to the identification, formulation, preparation, standardization, quality control and use of drugs as well as medicines and effective management of their distribution and sale.

Subject Highlights

• PHM 111: English (2 credits)
• PHP 112: Introduction to Pharmacy (2 credits)
• PHP 113: Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I (3 credits)
• PHH 114: Life Sciences (2 credits)
• PHH 115: Human Anatomy and Physiology (2 credits)
• MPU 2113: Malaysian Studies 2 (3 credits)
• MPU 2153: Malay Language Communication 2 (3 credits)
• PHP 121: Pharmaceutical Chemistry –II (3 credits)
• PHP 122: Pharmaceutics-I (3 credits)
• PHH 123: Pharmacology-I (3 credits)
• PHP 124: Social Pharmacy (2 credits)
• PHM 125: Fundamental of Computers (2 credits)
• MPU2222: Creative Problem Solving (2 credits)
• PHH 231: Pharmaceutical Microbiology (3 credits)
• PHH 232: Biochemistry (2 credits)
• PHP 233: Community Pharmacy (2 credits)
• PHP 234: Pharmaceutics-II (4 credits)
• PHM 235: Mathematics and Statistics (2 credits)
• PHH 236: Pharmacology-II (3 credits)
• MPU 2332: Constitution and Community (2 credits)
• PHP 241: Hospital Pharmacy (4 credits)
• PHP 242: Pharmaceutics-III (3 credits)
• PHP 243: Pharmacy Law & Ethics (2 credits)
• PHH 244: Pharmacology III (3 credits)
• PHP 245: Research Methodology (2 credits)
• PHP 246: Dispensing Practices (2 credits)
• MPU 2442: Co-Curriculum (2 credits)
• PHP 351: Pharmacy Experiential Training I (13 credits)
• PHP 361: Pharmacy Experiential Training II (12 credits)

Entry Requirements

• Passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three credits including Bahasa Malaysia, with one of the subjects of Science or Mathematics and other subjects and pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a B grade in 3 subjects
• Pass the Certificate (Level 3 MOH) in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia

Career Opportunities

Pharmacy, an important aspect of health profession concerned with knowledge about drugs and their effects, deals with chemical, physical, biological and behavioral sciences. It offers diverse opportunities in Malaysia as well as in other parts of the world. Pharmacists may practice in a community or hospitals, nursing homes or extended care facility, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology industry and other private or public companies, government agencies, colleges and other organizations or institutions.

Program Aim

Graduates with the certificate of “Diploma in pharmacy” can work as pharmacy assistants and with the skills acquired, they would be able to effectively manage the affairs of hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, community pharmacy services, drug administration and other organizations that deal with drug research, marketing, sales and administration.

Program Structure and Duration

• The Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) is typically a 3-year program designed to equip students with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional ethics for pharmacy practice.
• The program is delivered flexibly online with periodic practical training sessions.
• Students are required to complete a minimum of 90 credit hours to graduate from the Diploma in Pharmacy program.

Accreditation

• The Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Accreditation plays a vital role in ensuring that your qualifications are recognized both nationally and internationally.

Tuition Fee and Scholarship

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• Eligibility for a scholarship, as well as the amount, is subject to Lincoln University management approval.
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English Proficiency

• Yes, you need English Proficiency like IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500, or Linguaskill 154.
• Lincoln University’s English Center offers an intensive course to help you build the skills needed to pass English proficiency requirements.

FAQ

About The Program

• What is the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program about?
  • The Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) is a three-year academic program designed to prepare students for a career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
• What is the focus of the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL)?
  • Graduates with the certificate of “Diploma in pharmacy” can work as pharmacy assistants and with the skills acquired, they would be able to effectively manage the affairs of hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries, community pharmacy services, drug administration and other organizations that deal with drug research, marketing, sales and administration.

Admission

• What are the minimum academic qualifications required for admission into the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program?
  • Passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three credits including Bahasa Malaysia, with one of the subjects of Science or Mathematics and other subjects and pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English
  • Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a B grade in 3 subjects
  • Pass the Certificate (Level 3 MOH) in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • Other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia
• Is work experience required for admission into the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program?
  • No, work experience is not required

Program Structure and Duration

• How long does the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program take to complete?
  • At the Faculty of Pharmacy, the duration is 3 years for a Diploma.
• What is the graduation minimum credit requirement for the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program?
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of 90 credit hours to graduate from the Diploma in Pharmacy program.

English Proficiency

• What is the English proficiency requirement for the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) program?
  • Yes, you need English Proficiency like IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500, or Linguaskill 154.
• Can I take an English preparatory course instead?
  • No, unfortunately English is an entry requirement. However, our academic department ensures you graduate on time—Lincoln has a 99% on-time graduation rate!

Accreditation

• Is the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) degree accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)?
  • Yes, our Diploma programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Does the Accreditation Impact Global Employability?
  • Yes, Accreditation plays a vital role in ensuring that your qualifications are recognized both nationally and internationally.