.: SEGi University College | Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences :.

PROGRAMME	TYPE	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION	PARTICIPATING COLLEGE
Master in Pharmacy (MPharm)	Awarded by University of Sunderland, UK	Entry requirements are those which normally apply for international students entering the University of Sunderland’s MPharm programme in UK and which are stated in the University’s current “International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Opportunities 2008/2009”. All applications will be assessed individually.	4 years	SEGi University College
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	Awarded by SEGi	Student must have completed “O” Level Examination or Malaysian SPM/STPM Certificate	3 years	SEGi College, Sarawak
Diploma in Environmental Health	Awarded by SEGi	SPM/O-Levels or equivalent with minimum 3 credits including Science & English	3 years	SEGi College, Sarawak
Foundation in Science	Awarded by SEGi	SPM / ‘O’ Levels or equivalent with minimum 5 credits or higher in Science, Math and English	1 year	SEGi University College

Pharmacy is the branch of medical science concerned with the sources, nature, properties, preparation and safe effective use of medicinal drugs. Pharmacists are key professionals in the health care system who formulate and dispense drugs and work closely with doctors and patients in providing advice on the management of a patient’s medication. The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to patient care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information, as well as discovery and development of new drugs. Due to the rapid growth of the health care system, the increasing elderly population, and the booming pharmaceutical and biotech industry, there is unprecedented demand for pharmacists today, which has resulted in a shortage of qualified pharmacists in Malaysia and worldwide. With the amazing developments in science that will lead to the introduction of new generation of medicines for all kinds of illnesses and diseases, pharmacists will be involved with these new medicines every step of the way, from their development in the lab to their distribution in the community and in hospitals. Most importantly, the pharmacist’s role in society is to promote the well-being of their patients.

A degree in Pharmacy prepares the graduate for a variety of job roles with opportunities available across the health-care provision. Upon graduation and registration with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia and/or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, a majority of pharmacists will work in the community pharmacies, hospitals, become industrial pharmacists, or studying for a higher degree, however, there are also other exciting opportunities emerging. New opportunities within pharmacy field include Disease Management, Research and Development, Pharmacogenomics, Chemotherapy Pharmacist, or Professor/Lecturer. In addition to wide variety of pharmacy professions you can choose from, there are some other perks in pharmacy including attractive salary, job flexibility and variety.

As a pharmacist, your typical duties will likely include the following:
• Work closely with other health professionals to select appropriate drug therapy for patients,evaluate the success of the therapy, and
ensure that patients understand their medications.
• Dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
• Educating and informing consumers and patients about the use and possible effects of medication
• Advising physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions and effects of medications
• Maintaining confidential records of patients’ medications to ensure their safety and monitor their progress
• Providing specialised disease management services for patients with conditions such as diabetes or asthma
• Preparing drug therapies in areas such as oncology and intravenous nutrition support