Programme Description |
The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme is a 4 year programme. In the first year, students learn the normal human body and its functions through coverage of the Basic Sciences courses. In the second year, students learn the abnormal events that can occur in the human body, presented as diseases. Some core Pharmacy courses are also introduced in the second year. The third and fourth year focus on learning the principles of disease management and application of this knowledge in the clinical setting. |
Minimum Requirement |
1. A pass in Year 13 Examination or equivalent with a minimum aggregate mark of 320 out of 400 in Mathematics, English, Physics (or Biology), and Chemistry (at least 75%). 50% pass in English is mandatory OR;
2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme or equivalent with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.7 out of 4.5 and/or out of 5.0 in Mathematics, English, Physics (or Biology), and Chemistry (B+). 50% pass in English is mandatory OR;
3. Applicants who have completed BSc should have attained a minimum GPA of 3.0. Cross credits for some of the first year courses may be possible. Applicants with incomplete BSc should have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5 OR;
4. Applicants with other qualification may also be selected, provided the studies were in science, and upon having the minimum GPA (as in 2. above).
5. Applicants may also be admitted to the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme who may not meet the requirement on the years of continuous education progression, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in programmes at these levels on the basis of their maturity, work experience or prior learning. The Dean may require such an applicant to sit for any specific or general examination as a prerequisite for any such enrolment, or may restrict enrolment only to certain prescribed courses that must be passed to progress further.
6. Regional and international applicants will need qualifications assessed by the Pacific Community (SPC)’s Educational Quality and Assessment Program.
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