Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
KPT/JPT (R2/0916/6/0027) 03/27 - MQA/FA11712
The world needs pharmacists.
As the global population grows and ages, and as medicines become more complex, the need for pharmacists intensifies. Pharmacists are the experts on medicines and the way they interact with the body, and they play a vital role in improving the health of their communities.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) will give you the knowledge, experience and expertise you need to make a difference from the moment you graduate as a medicine expert and healthcare professional.
As part of your pharmacy degree, you'll cover the applied pharmaceutical sciences, enabling sciences, clinical and therapeutic sciences, and pharmacy practice, and gain the professional skills and other attributes required of a pharmacist. You'll have the skills and knowledge to help patients understand and use medication, and contribute to new drug development and innovation.
By studying at Monash University Malaysia, renowned as one of the best universities for pharmacy in Malaysia, you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and quality education that will prepare you to be a leader in the pharmaceutical field.
Duration
4 years
Intake
February
Fees
In 2026, the annual tuition fees for this course are:
- RM60,480 for Malaysian students
- RM71,040 for international students.
General fees
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
You'll cover six fundamental themes in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours):
A. Structure and function of the body (how the body works)
These studies will provide you with the foundational understanding and knowledge of the human body, including studies of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry relevant to pharmacists.
B. Drug structure, disposition, and action (how medicines work)
You’ll learn the important aspects for a molecule to become a medicine, and how medicines produce their effects. This will include studies of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics.
C. Professional practice (what pharmacists do)
These studies will equip you with the sociocultural context in which the pharmacist and the client operate, social and health practice issues, ethical, legal context of pharmacy, and relevant professional and social values necessary for practice.
D. Comprehensive care
Through these studies, you’ll acquire knowledge about diseases and disorders and their management. You’ll understand the relationship between pathophysiology and the design and use of drugs in treating various health conditions.
E. Inquiry and innovation
These studies will build upon problem-solving and innovative thinking skills developed in previous units. You’ll apply these skills to conduct a project and explore innovative solutions in a laboratory, clinical, social or business environment.
F. Professional experience
You’ll participate in work-based training and experiential programs in a variety of settings to develop and give context for your skill development.
More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.
Download the course map here.
Ranked #2 in the world
Monash University is ranked #2 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
International standards
This course uses the same robust, current and evolving curriculum offered at the Parkville campus in Australia.
Professionally accredited
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
Changing how you learn
Monash is the only university in Asia using MyDispense, an award-winning online simulation tool that allows you to develop confidence and skills in learning how to dispense medicines. You’ll also be studying in our cutting-edge professional practice suite, purpose-built to support new formats of teaching and practice in a virtual environment and the first of its kind in Malaysia.
Practical experience
Experiential placements give you the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience and develop your pharmacy professional skills. In addition to interning in a variety of settings including private hospitals, rural clinics and community pharmacies, you’ll undergo an in-house industrial training program.
Study abroad
Meet the requirements and you may be able to transfer to the Parkville campus in Australia at the end of your first (one plus three) or second (two plus two) year.
An active student community
Most of our events and activities are organised by and for our students who enjoy being fully engaged in uni life. The Monash University Pharmacy Society is especially known for their annual public health campaign, which mobilises our pharmacy students to offer health screenings and improve public awareness on critical health topics.
The demand for pharmacists in Malaysia and the region is high, and pharmacists will remain a sought-after profession in the foreseeable future. You'll be able to find employment in the following sectors:
- community pharmacy
- hospital pharmacy
- government (regulatory affairs)
- pharmaceutical industry
- armed services
- education and research.
Note: To be a registered pharmacist in Malaysia, you must complete an additional one-year, pre-registration program under the supervision of the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language, age requirements and the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia’s requirements.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BMedSc/MD)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Get in touch
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