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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 />

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY<br />

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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PUTRAJAYA /<br />

CYBERJAYA / KLIA<br />

PETALING JAYA<br />

SUBANG / SHAH<br />

ALAM / KLANG<br />

Multimedia<br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

Seri Kembangan<br />

KLIA<br />

Bukit Jalil Highway<br />

UPM<br />

Mid Valley<br />

Federal Highway<br />

Uniten<br />

South Klang Valley<br />

Expressway<br />

North-South Central Link (ELITE)<br />

Shah Alam Highway<br />

(NKVE)<br />

KL-Putrajaya Highway<br />

Sg. Besi Toll<br />

Plaza<br />

Bandar<br />

Baru Nilai<br />

KUALA LUMPUR<br />

Serdang<br />

UPM<br />

Toll Plaza<br />

Bangi<br />

Toll Plaza<br />

Putra Mahkota<br />

Toll<br />

North-South Expressway (KL-Seremban Highway)<br />

Mines<br />

Selatan<br />

Toll<br />

Sg.Besi Highway<br />

Sg. Besi Highway<br />

Kajang<br />

Toll Plaza<br />

Ulu Kelang / Gombak /<br />

Ampang<br />

Cheras<br />

Leisure Mall<br />

Mines<br />

Resort City<br />

Country<br />

Heights<br />

Bandar Baru<br />

Bangi<br />

Bandar<br />

Seri Putra<br />

Nilai<br />

Toll Plaza<br />

TO SEREMBAN / JOHOR<br />

BAHRU<br />

Jalan Cheras<br />

Palace <strong>of</strong><br />

Golden Horses<br />

Jalan Balakong<br />

Sg. Ramal Toll<br />

Jalan Bangi<br />

Bangi<br />

Batu 9<br />

Toll<br />

Batu 11<br />

Toll<br />

Balakong<br />

SILK<br />

Highway<br />

Sg. Balak<br />

Toll<br />

Jalan Peko<br />

UKM<br />

Nilai Industrial Estate<br />

Jusco Cheras<br />

Selatan<br />

Station<br />

Commuter<br />

Kajang<br />

Bukit<br />

Kajang Toll<br />

Kajang<br />

Town<br />

Kajang Ring Road (SILK)<br />

To Semenyih<br />

To Pajam / Mantin<br />

Bandar<br />

Sg. Long<br />

Jalan Cheras<br />

HULU LANGAT<br />

A<br />

Kajang Ring<br />

Sg. Long-<br />

Semenyih Toll<br />

Cheras-Kajang Highway (Kajang-Semenyih Bypass)<br />

Saujana<br />

Impian<br />

Tesco Kajang<br />

Kajang Hill Golf<br />

Club<br />

Road (SILK)<br />

Giant<br />

Jalan Semenyih<br />

Bandar<br />

Teknologi Kajang<br />

Kajang<br />

Selatan Toll<br />

Jalan Bangi<br />

Pajam Toll<br />

Pajam<br />

Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS)<br />

KAJANG PERDANA<br />

INTERCHANGE<br />

Exit to Semenyih<br />

2101A<br />

To Seremban<br />

Kuala Lumpur<br />

Sunway<br />

Semenyih<br />

Semenyih<br />

Toll<br />

LEKAS Highway<br />

Kajang-Semenyih<br />

KL International<br />

Airport<br />

Taman Tasik<br />

Semenyih<br />

Semenyih<br />

Mantin<br />

LEKAS Highway<br />

Pajam-Mantin<br />

Singapore<br />

Jalan Broga<br />

Tesco Semenyih<br />

Beranang<br />

Mantin Toll<br />

To Seremban<br />

(N02˚56.622’<br />

E101˚52.405’)<br />

To Broga

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