Introduction
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) at CUCMS is a 4-year programme (8 semesters) that prepares students to become qualified, competent and knowledgeable pharmacists in all aspects related to drug therapy, medicine and pharmaceutical care.
The programme aims to prepare students for different pharmaceutical fields such as hospital, community, industry, regulatory, academics and research. Students also receive extensive exposures to military pharmacy as well as pharmacy management in disaster and humanitarian relief situations. Designated hospitals and clinics under the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence are used for training and practical attachment of CUCMS pharmacy students. In addition to that, students will be placed under a few community pharmacies and industrial pharmacies throughout their study years in CUCMS.
Career Prospects
Students will be well equipped to seek a career as:
• Pharmacists
• Research Officer
• Academicians
Students will find employment in organizations such as:
• Government hospitals
• Private medical centres
• Community clinics
• Retail pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Research centres