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Pharmacy for Beginners

Gain a basic understanding of pharmacy, the manufacturing and regulation of medicines, and the responsibilities of a pharmacist.

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Pharmacy for Beginners

2,867 enrolled on this course

  • 3 weeks

  • 3 hours per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Introductory level

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Unpack the role of the pharmacist as a healthcare provider

This three-week course from Universiti Malaya will provide an overview of pharmacy and help you gain a basic understanding of the creation, regulation, and administration of medicine.

You’ll be introduced to the exciting profession of pharmacy and the roles of the pharmacist to understand more about pharmaceutical care.

Explore the drug creation process, from discovery to drug development

Modern medicine is constantly seeking cures and treatments for diseases, illnesses, and ailments that can improve quality of life. This means that new drugs are constantly being created, tested, and developed.

On this course, you’ll examine the drug development process, from discovery to manufacturing and regulation. You’ll also learn about pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to understand how drugs work in the body.

Learn about OTC medication with regards to self-care, dosage, and administration

Administering over-the-counter (OTC) medication is a key duty fulfilled by pharmacists, which carries a great responsibility.

You’ll explore how pharmacists educate and advise patients to ensure the appropriate use of medication to treat ailments and engage in self-medication. In learning how pharmacists assist patients in self-care, you’ll understand the important role that pharmacists play in uplifting the health of their communities.

Expand your pharmaceutical knowledge with the experts from Universiti Malaya

The Universiti Malaya Pharmacy Programme aims to produce passionate pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who can address major current healthcare challenges.

With the guidance of expert educators, you’ll be equipped with a strong foundational understanding of pharmacy and its significance.

What topics will you cover?

  • Roles of a pharmacist as a healthcare provider
  • Medicine and pharmaceutical care
  • Drug discovery
  • Drug development and manufacturing
  • Minor ailments and self-care
  • Role of a pharmacist in community pharmacy in promoting safe self-care

When would you like to start?

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Describe the various roles of pharmacists in everyday life.
  • Reflect medicines' journey in the human body.
  • Demonstrate drug discovery and development.
  • Discuss the importance of self-care and appropriate medicine use.
  • Explain safety issues surrounding common adulterated medicines used in the community.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for aspiring pharmacy students, pharmacy undergraduates, allied-health care postgraduates and professionals, and those interested in learning more about pharmacy.

Who will you learn with?

Dr. Heh Choon Han has been working in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department since 2014. Computer-aided Drug Discovery and Design is his main research interest.

I am a pharmacist and an educator at Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya. My area of research interest is quality use of medicines and medication safety especially in geriatrics and psychiatry.

A committed and dedicated professional with a proven ability to teach, motivate and direct students to maximum performance by encouraging a positive and energetic environment.

Shaik is a Senior Lecturer at the Universiti Malaya with over 20 years of teaching and research experience. He specialises in excipient, formulation development for targeted drug delivery of medicines

Dr. Nur Akmarina is a pharmacist who developed a keen interest in molecular cancer biology to specifically improve treatment outcome. She obtained her PhD from Monash University, Australia.

Dr Amira is a qualified pharmacist, with a passion to teach physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology. She obtained her PhD from University of Oxford.

Who developed the course?

Universiti Malaya

Universiti Malaya is the premier research university in Malaysia, committed to advancing knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.

  • Established

    1905
  • Location

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • World ranking

    Top 60Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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