Pharmaceutical chemistry is an interdisciplinary science that deals with drug design and synthesis, drug formulation and testing, as well as the delivery of drugs in the body. In view of the increase in the occurrence of existing and new diseases, continuous work in the discovery of new drugs that have high therapeutic efficacies but minimal side effects is necessary. Pharmaceutical chemists play a significant role in this global effort in drug discovery and also in drug development.
The IMU Pharmaceutical Chemistry programme introduces students to all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong emphasis on the detailed understanding of the physical and chemical properties of chemical compounds as well as their reactions. Students are trained in the application of modern information and scientific technologies in drug development, safety and efficacy studies. Elements of team work, communication and lifelong learning skills are incorporated into the curriculum throughout the programme in order to prepare graduates who are versatile and adaptive in the future places of employment, which are not only limited to the pharmaceutical industry.
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EXAMINATIONS
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REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CCD (including 1 science subject / Mathematics and minimum C in Chemistry) |
| STPM | CC (including 2 science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate (not less than 60% in Chemistry) or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% (not less than 60% in Chemistry) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (not less than 70% in Chemistry) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects (including science subjects / Mathematics and minimum B4 in Chemistry) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects (not less than 60% in Chemistry) or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% (not less than 60% in Chemistry) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation | ABB / CGPA 2.50 (2 subjects including Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics ) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Not less than 26 points (Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics at the Higher level (HL) with score not less than 3 in Chemistry) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | CGPA 2.70 (Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics must be AP courses) |
| Foundation | CGPA 2.00 or 50% (including Chemistry) (Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering /Foundation in Science) |
| Degree | BSc: CGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science / Diploma in Microbiology – CGPA 2.00 with minimum CGPA 2.50 in 2 subjects including Chemistry and 1 science subject / Mathematics Diploma in related field – CGPA 2.00 |
Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement.
The IMU reserves the right to change these admission requirements from time to time.
Applicants are required to have one of these at the point of entry:
| MUET | Band score of 3 (for Malaysian students only) |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5 Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0 |
Students without IELTS or MUET can opt to sit for the Password English Test which is available only in IMU and must obtain the equivalent score required for IELTS. Students who have successfully enrolled using the Password English Test are still required to sit for MUET and (or) IELTS exam within the first year of their studies in IMU. This is ONLY applicable to those who are completing the entire degree in IMU, Malaysia. Please contact Admissions Office for further details or to register for the test.
Please contact Admission Office for further information on qualifications from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, South Korea, China, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Iran.
All registered students are required to take the IMU Diagnostic Language Test during the first semester.
Please refer to the University for any variation on entry requirement.
Chemistry is compulsory.
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