School of Pharmacy - The University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus
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<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
MPharm (Hons) Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences<br />
www.nottingham.edu.my/pharmacy<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Jalan Broga 43500 Semenyih<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan, <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
T: +6(03) 8924 8000<br />
F: +6(03) 8924 8002<br />
E: enquiries@nottingham.edu.my (<strong>Malaysia</strong>n applicants)<br />
international.enquiries@nottingham.edu.my (International applicants)<br />
Applications: admissions@nottingham.edu.my (<strong>Malaysia</strong>ns)<br />
int-admissions@nottingham.edu.my (Non-<strong>Malaysia</strong>ns)<br />
January 2012 printed<br />
KPT/JPT/DFT/US/B19<br />
Disclaimer :<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> has made every effort to ensure the accuracy <strong>of</strong> the information contained in this brochure at the time <strong>of</strong><br />
publication. <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> reserves the right to alter any information without prior notice should the need arise.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY<br />
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Contents<br />
Study at the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> 2<br />
Welcome from the Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong> 3<br />
Why <strong>Nottingham</strong> 4<br />
Cutting Edge Research 5<br />
MPharm (Honours) <strong>Pharmacy</strong> 6<br />
Admission Requirements for MPharm 8<br />
Where are our graduates now 9<br />
BSc Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences 11<br />
Admission Requirements for BSc 12<br />
Scholarships 13<br />
Applying for a place 14<br />
Open Days 15<br />
English Language Preparatory Course 16<br />
Foundation in Science as a pathway 16
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Study at the<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
Welcome from the Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Established in 1925, the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong> has grown steadily and is now at the forefront <strong>of</strong><br />
academic development and progress. In 2005, the <strong>School</strong><br />
commenced operations at the <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> with a new 2+2<br />
MPharm degree, which allowed students to study years 1 and 2<br />
in <strong>Malaysia</strong> with the final two years being completed in the UK.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> degree was the first programme<br />
to be <strong>of</strong>fered in <strong>Malaysia</strong> that was fully accredited by the<br />
Royal Pharmaceutical Society <strong>of</strong> Great Britain/General<br />
Pharmaceutical Council (UK).<br />
For our students, this opens up the possibility <strong>of</strong> practising as<br />
Pharmacists, not only within the UK, but also in <strong>Malaysia</strong> and the<br />
numerous other countries around the world that recognise the<br />
UK four-year <strong>Pharmacy</strong> MPharm degree.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> also <strong>of</strong>fers a BSc (Honours) programme in<br />
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, which has been designed to<br />
equip graduates for a career in the Pharmaceutical Industry. This<br />
programme is a full-time degree studied over three years at the<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> leading to the award <strong>of</strong> a BSc honours degree.<br />
In addition to the staff based permanently at the <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
<strong>Campus</strong>, students are also taught by visiting academics from<br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong>’s UK <strong>Campus</strong> and senior representatives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pharmaceutical Industry in <strong>Malaysia</strong> and South East Asia.<br />
I am delighted that you are considering studying pharmacy at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong>. I am very proud <strong>of</strong> our <strong>School</strong>; as you will see from this brochure, we<br />
have excellent staff, teaching and research facilities, and a first-class student<br />
community. <strong>The</strong>se combine to make a great place to study. <strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> is friendly,<br />
welcoming and inclusive and will give you every opportunity to achieve your full<br />
potential as an undergraduate, whatever your aspirations for the future. <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> is unique in its international approach to teaching and learning. Members<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic staff are internationally recognised for research in their specialised<br />
fields; indeed, we were judged to be the UK’s top <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> in the most<br />
recent Research Assessment Exercise. <strong>The</strong> 2+2 MPharm is fully accredited by the<br />
General Pharmaceutical Council and recognised by the <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Board <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong> allowing you to apply for registration as a Pharmacist in the UK, <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
and numerous other countries around the world. Once again, thank you for<br />
considering the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> and I hope to<br />
welcome you here soon.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kevin Shakesheff<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong>, UK
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Why <strong>Nottingham</strong><br />
Cutting Edge Research<br />
Prospective students can be certain that by<br />
joining the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> they will be<br />
putting themselves on the right track<br />
for a successful career in <strong>Pharmacy</strong> or<br />
Pharmaceutical Sciences.<br />
• UK’s top <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> in the 2010, 2011 and 2012<br />
Complete <strong>University</strong> Guide.<br />
• Our teaching was graded "excellent" during the latest UK<br />
Quality Assurance Agency audit that highlighted the<br />
<strong>School</strong>'s high-quality teaching, well-managed approach to<br />
assessment, systematic development <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills<br />
and clearly identified key skills throughout the<br />
undergraduate programme.<br />
• Ranked top English <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> in the Guardian<br />
<strong>University</strong> Guide 2009.<br />
Research in universities is a key indicator <strong>of</strong> the quality <strong>of</strong><br />
education on <strong>of</strong>fer and our teaching staff are at the leading<br />
edge <strong>of</strong> scientific and healthcare developments. We have a<br />
long and distinguished research history; the most recent<br />
Research Assessment Exercise found that 95% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>School</strong>'s research was <strong>of</strong> international quality, and 35%<br />
"world-leading", placing us as the top UK <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Pharmacy</strong> for research. Our commitment to research also<br />
ensures the opportunity for final year students to conduct<br />
individual research projects alongside academic staff<br />
renowned in their fields.<br />
• UK’s top school <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> for research in the most recent<br />
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008). <strong>The</strong> RAE is<br />
undertaken every 5 years by a collection <strong>of</strong> publicly-funded<br />
UK agencies.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> only 2+2 MPharm in <strong>Malaysia</strong> that is taught by a single<br />
university.<br />
• Study alongside students from all over the globe, including<br />
dozens <strong>of</strong> UK-based students who elect to spend 1-2<br />
semesters at the <strong>Malaysia</strong> campus.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> is continually ranked as one <strong>of</strong> the UK's best<br />
<strong>School</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> and you can be sure that when you<br />
graduate you will do so from an internationally recognised<br />
university.<br />
PhD student, Ms Janet Wong with supervisor Dr Khoo Teng Jin in one<br />
<strong>of</strong> our research labs that is equipped with state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art facilities.<br />
Dr Christophe Wiart: Natural product chemistry is an area in which the<br />
<strong>School</strong> specialises.<br />
At the <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> our research active academics lead<br />
over 20 PhD students who are currently registered with the<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong>. Our pharmaceutical research in <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
receives external funding from a variety <strong>of</strong> different sources<br />
including <strong>Malaysia</strong>n government agencies, the Islamic<br />
Development Bank and charitable organisations such as<br />
MAKNA (National Cancer Council <strong>Malaysia</strong>). Academics at<br />
the <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> have expertise in areas such as natural<br />
product chemistry, computational chemistry, drug delivery<br />
and pharmacy practice, enabling lecture materials to be<br />
drawn from the forefront <strong>of</strong> science.
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MPharm (Honours) <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
At the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong>, you will experience an integrated range <strong>of</strong><br />
teaching and learning styles — from traditional lectures and tutorials to<br />
practical classes and workshops.<br />
• Lectures, usually lasting 50 minutes, are the main method <strong>of</strong><br />
conveying information to large groups.<br />
• Tutorials are discussion sessions undertaken on a one-to-one basis or<br />
in small groups with a member <strong>of</strong> staff.<br />
• Workshops are problem-solving sessions involving larger numbers <strong>of</strong><br />
students than tutorials and <strong>of</strong>ten more than one member <strong>of</strong> staff.<br />
• Practical classes are designed to emphasise aspects <strong>of</strong> the theory<br />
course and improve your practical skills.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course develops a range <strong>of</strong> transferable skills, with the ability to<br />
work to the highest pr<strong>of</strong>essional and ethical standards being paramount.<br />
Our academic staff at the <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> are drawn not only from<br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong>'s UK <strong>Campus</strong>, but also from institutions and governmental<br />
organisations from within the UK, <strong>Malaysia</strong> and internationally.<br />
• Amongst our staff we have academics who are qualified to practise as<br />
pharmacists within the UK, <strong>Malaysia</strong>, Singapore, Europe, South Asia<br />
and numerous other locations.<br />
• Visiting <strong>Pharmacy</strong> and Biomedical Sciences academics from the UK<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> also deliver lectures, workshops and practical classes during<br />
years one and two <strong>of</strong> the MPharm degree.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a four-year undergraduate <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
programme leading to the honours degree <strong>of</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
(MPharm). <strong>The</strong> MPharm programme develops naturally from the<br />
pre-university subjects <strong>of</strong> chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first two years <strong>of</strong> the modular pharmacy course will be taught at the<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> and will involve the development <strong>of</strong> core pharmacy skills<br />
and knowledge. You will then transfer to the UK for the final two years <strong>of</strong><br />
study. During this time you will continue your studies in pharmaceutical<br />
sciences and learn more about the clinical and legal aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>ession. You therefore have the unrivalled opportunity <strong>of</strong><br />
learning and experiencing UK aspects <strong>of</strong> clinical pharmacy prior to practice.<br />
In your third year you will have the opportunity to be involved in<br />
pharmaceutical research by working under the supervision <strong>of</strong> a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the academic staff.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> course at <strong>Nottingham</strong> is modular.<br />
• Modules are self-contained units <strong>of</strong> study, taught over one semester<br />
(the academic year comprises 2 semesters - each lasting 14-16 weeks).<br />
• <strong>The</strong> major part <strong>of</strong> the course is built up <strong>of</strong> compulsory (core) modules.<br />
• A range <strong>of</strong> more specialised and career-orientated optional modules<br />
across the subject areas is also available to third year students.<br />
An element <strong>of</strong> the course is integrated with other healthcare<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essions emphasising the multi-disciplinary nature <strong>of</strong> healthcare<br />
provision in the 21st century. <strong>The</strong> programme is taught by staff who<br />
undertake nationally and internationally recognised research, who can<br />
reflect scientific approach in their teaching.<br />
This course has 4 main aims:<br />
• To provide students with the scientific, clinical and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
expertise necessary for a career as a registered UK pharmacist.<br />
• To enable students to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional integrity required to become competent pharmacists.<br />
• For students to develop a patient-centred approach to their practice<br />
as pharmacists.<br />
• To provide a breadth <strong>of</strong> education in pharmaceutical discovery,<br />
development, action and clinical application.<br />
<strong>The</strong> overall aim <strong>of</strong> the course is to produce excellent pharmacists — by<br />
equipping you with both knowledge and technical ability, developing<br />
your personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills and nurturing an ethical and<br />
patient-centred approach, all <strong>of</strong> which are necessary for this important<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession wherever you decide to practice.<br />
• Practising community, hospital and industrial pharmacists also<br />
contribute to teaching at both campuses. This provides students with<br />
a real insight into the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> prior to their<br />
graduation.<br />
Physiology laboratory session with Dr Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Bennett, a visiting<br />
lecturer from the UK.<br />
We believe that a supportive environment is essential for student<br />
development. That is why every student is allocated a personal tutor to<br />
help with personal as well as academic issues. In addition, the <strong>School</strong> has<br />
a Learning Community Forum that provides an opportunity for student<br />
and academic representatives to discuss issues related to the course.<br />
Year One<br />
Semester 1 focuses on the transition to higher education and the<br />
pharmacy pr<strong>of</strong>ession. In semester 2 students are taught the<br />
fundamentals <strong>of</strong> the course through highly integrated 'Drug, Medicine<br />
and Patient' modules. At the end <strong>of</strong> year one, students are strongly<br />
encouraged to take advantage <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the many vacation work<br />
experience placements which the <strong>School</strong> secures each year.<br />
Year Two<br />
You consolidate the main areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> through more integrated<br />
modules. You will also study alongside a number <strong>of</strong> UK <strong>Campus</strong><br />
<strong>Pharmacy</strong> students who are given the opportunity to spend their second<br />
year in <strong>Malaysia</strong>. This popular ‘study abroad scheme’ means that by the<br />
time you transfer to the UK you are already likely to have friends at the<br />
UK <strong>Campus</strong>.<br />
Year Three<br />
Some specialisation is developed in the third year with optional modules<br />
and a research project, which may be a whole semester in length. Prior<br />
to starting year three, students from the <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> may possibly<br />
undertake a short work placement in the UK pharmacy sector.<br />
Dr Yvonne Mbaki demonstrates equipment usage in a Physiology and<br />
Pharmacology laboratory session.<br />
Year Four<br />
In year 4 students carry out advanced studies in Clinical <strong>Pharmacy</strong>,<br />
<strong>Pharmacy</strong> Practice and Science. This final year is designed to prepare<br />
students for the work-based training that will follow their graduation.
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Admission Requirements<br />
for September 2012 Intake<br />
Where are our<br />
graduates now<br />
September 2012 Intake<br />
MPharm (Hons)<br />
• A-Levels: AAB/ABB in Chemistry and 2 other subjects, 1 <strong>of</strong> which<br />
must be a science subject such as Biology or Physics or Mathematics,<br />
excluding General Studies and Thinking Skills.<br />
• STPM: AAB+/AB+B+ in Chemistry and 2 other Science subjects or<br />
Mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am.<br />
• IB Diploma: 32-34 points with grades <strong>of</strong> 6,6,5 in Chemistry and 2<br />
other subjects usually from Biology, Mathematics and Physics in HL,<br />
and 3 other subjects in SL. Mathematics with Further Mathematics<br />
counts as 1 HL and 1 SL subject.<br />
English Language Requirements<br />
• IELTS: 6.5 (with no elements below 6.0)<br />
• TOEFL (iBT): 88 (with no elements below 19)<br />
• SPM: A+/A<br />
• GCSE/IGCSE: Grade C<br />
• UEC: Grade A2<br />
• IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL): 4 points<br />
IB English B HL: 4 points<br />
IB English B SL: 5 points<br />
• Muet Band 5 may also be considered<br />
• IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old.<br />
Emily TENG<br />
Graduated: 2009<br />
Hospital pharmacist in the UK<br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong>’s 2+2 pharmacy degree was a blessing for me. By studying in <strong>Malaysia</strong> for part <strong>of</strong> the degree<br />
I felt that I was eased into university life without having to get used to being far away from friends and<br />
family. We studied the same modules as our counterparts at the UK <strong>Campus</strong> (but I felt that we had it<br />
better since the teaching groups were smaller than in the UK). Having passed my pre-registration exam I<br />
am now working as a pharmacist in a UK hospital and finding myself drawing on what I learnt at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> - even the things that I had thought would be <strong>of</strong> no use to me when I qualified<br />
as a pharmacist!<br />
• UEC: 5As, including Chemistry and Mathematics, excluding Chinese<br />
Language.<br />
Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct / Fitness to Practise<br />
• SAM/AUSMAT/HSC: ATAR (UAI)/TER/ENTER 90, including<br />
Chemistry and Mathematics<br />
• Canadian Pre-U: 87% average based on 6 subjects. Chemistry must<br />
be above 85%.<br />
• <strong>Nottingham</strong> Foundation in Science: Average e mark 65% or above,<br />
with a minimum <strong>of</strong> 60% in all Chemistry modules and 40% in all other<br />
modules.<br />
• SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have Grade A in Mathematics.<br />
Other equivalent qualifications will be considered d on a case-by-case<br />
basis.<br />
All students on <strong>Pharmacy</strong> courses fully accredited by the UK General<br />
Pharmaceutical Council are required to abide by a Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct and<br />
are subject to Fitness to Practise regulations. Appropriate health and<br />
good character checks will be required when you join us as a student.<br />
More information will be sent to you when you are made an <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
WONG Szu Shen<br />
Graduated: 2009<br />
PhD student at <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong>, <strong>Nottingham</strong> (UK)<br />
I belong to the pioneer batch <strong>of</strong> the 2+2 pharmacy course. Upon graduation, I entered my<br />
pre-registration year with an NHS district general hospital in the UK. It was a challenging year but the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong>’s course equips each and every graduate with the knowledge, critical thinking<br />
skills and s<strong>of</strong>t skills needed to be a pr<strong>of</strong>essional pharmacist in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> sectors such as<br />
community, hospital and industry. Since passing my pre-registration exam and registering as a pharmacist<br />
in the UK I have now commenced an Industrial PhD with my alma mater and Novo Nordisk <strong>of</strong> Denmark.<br />
My project involves studying Factor XI <strong>of</strong> the clotting cascade using protein X-ray crystallography as a<br />
tool for drug discovery, an interest that has developed during my undergraduate years.<br />
Szu Shen with <strong>Pharmacy</strong> lecturers at<br />
her graduation ceremony<br />
CHOW Hwee Yin<br />
Graduated : 2009<br />
Hospital pharmacist in Singapore<br />
I was fortunate enough to secure a training post at one <strong>of</strong> the UK’s largest and busiest acute teaching<br />
hospitals – the Queen’s Medical Centre <strong>Campus</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hospitals NHS Trust. <strong>The</strong><br />
pre-registration training involved a lot <strong>of</strong> learning and gaining the experience and knowledge to prepare<br />
ourselves as pharmacists. Having passed my pre-registration examination and registering as a pharmacist<br />
in the UK, I decided to jet over and work as a hospital pharmacist in Singapore. Although I have only<br />
recently graduated, the recognition <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nottingham</strong> 2+2 MPharm degree has already allowed me to<br />
practise in two different countries.<br />
Hwee Yin (left) with her coursemates<br />
at graduation
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Siva (second from left) with her coursemates<br />
ANG Lieng Chong<br />
Graduated : 2011<br />
Pre-registration training with general hospital in <strong>Malaysia</strong><br />
Sivaneswary GENAPATHY<br />
Graduated : 2010<br />
PhD student at <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong>, <strong>Nottingham</strong> (UK)<br />
Throughout these four years, I was given plenty <strong>of</strong> opportunities to apply and enhance my<br />
clinical knowledge within the community and hospital pharmacy settings in <strong>Malaysia</strong> and in<br />
the UK. During my first year, I secured a summer placement in the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> at the<br />
<strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> for 2 weeks. <strong>The</strong> following year, I had an opportunity to spend 8 weeks at<br />
Alliance Boots <strong>Pharmacy</strong> (one <strong>of</strong> Europe’s largest community pharmacy chains) in the Isle <strong>of</strong><br />
Wight (UK). Under the close supervision <strong>of</strong> my tutor and store manager, I learnt and<br />
experienced the roles <strong>of</strong> a community pharmacist in the UK. During my third year, I was back<br />
to <strong>Malaysia</strong> for a placement with the Hospital <strong>University</strong> Kebangsaan <strong>Malaysia</strong>, where I<br />
gained full exposure to all the departments within the hospital setting. Completing the<br />
pharmacy course is not the end <strong>of</strong> the story, the next chapter <strong>of</strong> my life will be continuing my<br />
pre-registration training with the general hospital in <strong>Malaysia</strong> to practise as a pharmacist<br />
locally.<br />
Upon graduation I undertook the split pre-registration training program with<br />
GlaxoSmithKline and Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS trust. I was based at GSK for the first<br />
six months and the training was intensely focused on quality roles. <strong>The</strong> second six months was<br />
a comprehensive rotational training programme with an emphasis on clinical pharmacy in the<br />
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS trust. Being part <strong>of</strong> a healthcare team, working closely with<br />
other healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and fulfilling individual patients’ needs makes each and every<br />
day at work a highly enjoyable experience. After my pre-registration training, I was glad to be<br />
awarded an International Research Scholarship by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> to undertake<br />
a PhD studentship with the <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong>, Medicinal Chemistry Division. I<br />
believe that the PhD in medicinal chemistry will take my interest and experience a step higher<br />
and prepare me for the challenges <strong>of</strong> 21st Century healthcare.<br />
Lieng Chong and his Boots <strong>Pharmacy</strong> tutor<br />
Ms Paulina Szczepanik<br />
BSc Pharmaceutical and<br />
Health Sciences<br />
Is a career in Pharmaceutical Sciences right for me<br />
Do you enjoy science and want to pursue a science-based career<br />
Do you like to work hands-on in a laboratory setting<br />
Do you have a desire to contribute to the health and wellbeing <strong>of</strong> society<br />
through the development, production and marketing <strong>of</strong> medicines and<br />
therapies<br />
If so, then a career in pharmaceutical sciences may be for you.<br />
<strong>The</strong> BSc programme is distinct from the MPharm degree. You will study<br />
core modules delivered by the <strong>School</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> and Biomedical<br />
Sciences as well as optional modules from both within and outside <strong>of</strong><br />
the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science. For example, in the final year <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences degree students take advanced<br />
modules in areas such as Drug Delivery, Drug Design and Molecular<br />
Pharmacology as well as optional modules in areas such as Marketing,<br />
Entrepreneurship and Business. Graduates <strong>of</strong> the BSc programme will<br />
therefore be ideally placed for a career in <strong>Malaysia</strong>’s burgeoning RM 1.4<br />
billion pharmaceutical industry.<br />
Year 1<br />
Teaching will concentrate on the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> the main areas <strong>of</strong> the<br />
course which are Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics,<br />
Physiology & Pharmacology, Cellular & Molecular Biology. <strong>The</strong>re are also<br />
additional specialist lectures on areas key to the pharmaceutical<br />
industry.<br />
Year 2<br />
You will consolidate the main topics taught in year one and start to<br />
explore these subjects in the context <strong>of</strong> industrial pharmacy and<br />
healthcare in general.<br />
Year 3<br />
Builds upon the basic pharmaceutical science foundation and also sees<br />
the introduction <strong>of</strong> a selection <strong>of</strong> optional modules including some in<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> business and entrepreneurship to meet the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
employers in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors. Crucially, a<br />
semester-long research project allows the student to develop scientific<br />
research and data analysis skills in an area <strong>of</strong> their choosing.<br />
Career opportunities<br />
Pharmaceutical scientists are central to the discovery and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> new drug entities, formulation science and the design <strong>of</strong> novel drug<br />
delivery systems and therapeutics. Graduates with a BSc in<br />
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences would be well placed to pursue<br />
careers in the following areas:<br />
• Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical or biotechnology industries as<br />
researchers or managers<br />
• Academics in institutions <strong>of</strong> higher education<br />
• Medical sales and marketing<br />
• Scientific writing<br />
• Other appointments which require a general science background<br />
With at least an upper second class degree in Pharmaceutical and Health<br />
Sciences you could also directly enter the <strong>School</strong>’s PhD programme.<br />
Graduation <strong>of</strong> the first <strong>Pharmacy</strong> 2+2 student cohort, July 2009
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Admission Requirements<br />
for September 2012 Intake<br />
Scholarships<br />
Grades for BSc programme for Sept 2012 intake:-<br />
• A-Levels: BBC with Grade B in Chemistry and 2 other subjects, such<br />
as Biology, Physics or Mathematics.<br />
• STPM: B+B+B in Chemistry and 2 other Science subjects or<br />
Mathematics.<br />
• IB Diploma: 28 points, including Chemistry and 5 points in<br />
Mathematics (SL).<br />
• UEC: 4As, including Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, or Biology<br />
and Grade B in 2 other academic subjects.<br />
• SAM/AUSMAT/HSC: ATAR (UAI)/TER/ENTER 82, including<br />
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.<br />
• Canadian Pre-U: 80% average based on 6 subjects, including<br />
Mathematics and Science subjects.<br />
• <strong>Nottingham</strong> Foundation in Science: Average pass mark <strong>of</strong> 40% or<br />
above, including a pass in all Chemistry modules.<br />
• SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have Grade B in Mathematics.<br />
• Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case<br />
basis.<br />
English Language Requirements<br />
• IELTS: 6.0 (with no elements below 5.5)<br />
• TOEFL (iBT): 79 (with no elements below 19)<br />
• SPM: Grade B+<br />
• 1119 (GCE O): Grade C<br />
• GCSE/IGCSE: Grade C<br />
• UEC: Grade B3<br />
• IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL): 4 points<br />
IB English B HL: 4 points<br />
IB English B SL: 5 points<br />
• Muet Band 5 may also be considered<br />
• IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old.<br />
Our university scholarships are only applicable to privately-funded<br />
students.<br />
High Achievers’ Scholarship (HAS)<br />
HAS will be awarded to both MPharm and BSc students with the<br />
following qualifications and grades:<br />
• A-levels 3As (including A in Chemistry; Thinking Skills and General<br />
Studies not counted)<br />
• STPM 3As (including A in Chemistry; A- and General Paper not<br />
counted)<br />
• UEC (7As including A in Chemistry)<br />
Students who meet these criteria automatically receive a 25% reduction<br />
in their Year 1 tuition fee. Students must submit their Offer Acceptance<br />
forms and pay their acceptance fee before the HAS may be awarded to<br />
them.<br />
<strong>The</strong> HAS is awarded for one academic year only. Students may<br />
subsequently be eligible at the point <strong>of</strong> progression for the Dean’s<br />
Excellence Scholarship.<br />
Dean’s Excellence Scholarship (DES)<br />
<strong>The</strong> DES amounts to a fee reduction <strong>of</strong> 25%. <strong>The</strong>se scholarships are<br />
awarded to top achieving students at the point <strong>of</strong> progression for each<br />
academic year, i.e. from:<br />
• Year 1 to Year 2 (for MPharm and BSc students)<br />
• Year 2 to Year 3 (for BSc students)<br />
All students are eligible for the DES irrespective <strong>of</strong> whether they<br />
qualified for the Year 1 HAS.
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Applying for a place<br />
Open Days<br />
Dr Andrew Morris<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Studies, <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Throughout the year we will be holding Open Days from time to time.<br />
Our Open Days will give you and your parents/guardians an opportunity<br />
to visit us and to ask any questions you have about aspects <strong>of</strong> the course<br />
and life at the campus. <strong>The</strong>re will be a short briefing about the MPharm<br />
and BSc courses and you will also have the opportunity to join a guided<br />
tour around the <strong>School</strong>. During the Open Days, MPharm applicants will<br />
also be interviewed by members <strong>of</strong> our academic staff. Interviews and<br />
Open Days run throughout the year and you will be given the<br />
opportunity to reschedule if the date allocated to you is not convenient.<br />
Look out for our <strong>School</strong> newspaper advertisements. Alternatively, do<br />
browse our pharmacy website at www.nottingham.edu.my/pharmacy<br />
for more information and announcements <strong>of</strong> Open Day dates.<br />
Our academic year commences in mid September. Prospective students<br />
are encouraged to submit applications from January onwards.<br />
Applications will be considered by our Admission Tutors and a decision<br />
will be made within 2 working weeks. Students that meet the entry<br />
requirements for the MPharm course will be invited for interviews during<br />
one <strong>of</strong> our Open Days.<br />
You may apply for a conditional <strong>of</strong>fer using your forecast results. If you<br />
already have your final grades you may apply for unconditional entry.<br />
Although September may seem a long way <strong>of</strong>f we recommend that you<br />
use the intervening time to try and gain some <strong>Pharmacy</strong> experience,<br />
which will be an invaluable aid during your studies.<br />
Application forms are available at the <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> or they can be<br />
downloaded from the website:<br />
www.nottingham.edu.my/Applications<br />
Completed application forms can be submitted either by post, fax or<br />
e-mail:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Admissions Office (<strong>Malaysia</strong>n applicants) or <strong>The</strong> International<br />
Admissions Office (Non-<strong>Malaysia</strong>n applicants)<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />
Tel : +6 (03) 89248000<br />
Fax : +6 (03) 89248002<br />
Email : admissions@nottingham.edu.my (<strong>Malaysia</strong>n)<br />
int-admissions@nottingham.edu.my (Non-<strong>Malaysia</strong>n)<br />
<strong>The</strong> current <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Year 2 students (2011/2012)
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Location Map<br />
To Broga<br />
Lalang<br />
BANDAR SUNWAY<br />
SEMENYIH<br />
Jalan<br />
Sungai<br />
TAMAN TASIK<br />
SEMENYIH<br />
3km<br />
J alan Br oga<br />
BHP<br />
<strong>Nottingham</strong><br />
Billboard<br />
From Kajang JALAN SEMENYIH<br />
To Seremban<br />
Mosque<br />
Petronas<br />
SEMENYIH SENTRAL<br />
English Language Preparatory Course<br />
Students who have not met the English Language Requirements for<br />
entry onto the MPharm and BSc programme may also like to consider<br />
our English Language Preparatory Course. This is specifically designed<br />
for students who need to raise their level <strong>of</strong> English before they can<br />
successfully move onto one <strong>of</strong> our degree programmes. This programme<br />
has been running in the UK for many years and is accredited by the<br />
British Association <strong>of</strong> Lecturers <strong>of</strong> English for Academic Purposes. <strong>The</strong><br />
programme is only open to students who hold an <strong>of</strong>fer that is<br />
conditional on their meeting our English language requirement.<br />
Foundation in Science as a pathway<br />
<strong>The</strong> Foundation in Science is a 3-semester programme that is targeted at<br />
students who have completed a minimum <strong>of</strong> 11 years <strong>of</strong> formal<br />
education and who have obtained good grades in high school leaving<br />
examinations such as <strong>Malaysia</strong>n SPM, International GCSE or GCE<br />
O-level. Successful completion <strong>of</strong> the Foundation in Science programme<br />
gives automatic progression into Year 1 for various BSc (Hon)<br />
programmes <strong>of</strong>fered within the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science, including the BSc<br />
(Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences. Places are available on<br />
our 2+2 MPharm (Hons) but this pathway is subject to a higher<br />
progression requirement.<br />
For further enquiries, please contact:<br />
Ms Tilagavati Narayanan<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
Tel : +6 (03) 8324 8203<br />
Fax : +6 (03) 8924 8018<br />
Email : pharmacy.enquiries@nottingham.edu.my<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacy</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nottingham</strong> <strong>Malaysia</strong> <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Jalan Broga, Semenyih 43500, Selangor, <strong>Malaysia</strong>.<br />
www.nottingham.edu.my/pharmacy<br />
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Exit to Semenyih<br />
2101A<br />
To Seremban<br />
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Semenyih<br />
Toll<br />
LEKAS Highway<br />
Kajang-Semenyih<br />
KL International<br />
Airport<br />
Taman Tasik<br />
Semenyih<br />
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Mantin<br />
LEKAS Highway<br />
Pajam-Mantin<br />
Singapore<br />
Jalan Broga<br />
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Beranang<br />
Mantin Toll<br />
To Seremban<br />
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To Broga