QUOTE(iamonlyhuman @ Feb 21 2014, 01:25 AM)
Honestly, I have to say, I don't think pharmacy is very appreciated in Malaysia. In overseas (UK, Aussie), after doctor, then it is pharmacist. Doctor need to seek for opinions from pharmacy regarding medicines. In Malaysia? Nurse is even more powerful then pharmacist. They can give medicines to patients without permission from pharmacist.
I know that Monash pharmacy is ranked 7th in the world but note that, that is for Aussie campus, not Malaysia campus. Monash Aussie will be ranked for so high is because of its lecturers, facilities, its university environment and etc. Apart from academic content, nothing is same as the Uni in Aussie. It don't get accreditation from Australia & Singapore Pharmacy Council like Aussie campus did.
I did asked Monash Malaysia regarding the transfer programme at the third & fourth year yet the staff say that it is a new policy and they are not sure about the details yet. They are not sure if we can really transfer to Aussie campus and they are not sure if it is accreditted by Australia Pharmacy Council. They are not sure if we can get training and register as a pharmacist in Aussie. There is so much uncertainty because this is the first year that they allow the transfer thingy. If you were me, you wouldn't worry about it?
Maybe 4A*s isn't a big deal for you (but I wonder how much A* you get for your a levels? Mind to tell?), but it means something to me, to my family and to my friends. (you may say 'no offence' but seriously, IT OFFENDED ME) I don't think I am the smartest person in the world, in Malaysia or even in my hometown. But this f**king 4A*s, it isn't just solely depends on luck. I work my ass off for this. Your sentences is pretty insulting, and I really don't feel good about it.
I am not showing off, I am just trying to ask for opinions and clear my doubts. Put yourself in my shoes. If you score 4A*s, you wouldn't feel you deserve something? I am not asking for full or half scholarship, I just want something to let me know that all the hard work, they will pay off someday.
Honestly, I love science. Especially bio, chem & maths. That's why I think pharmacy suit me the best. I am just trying to figure out if chemistry (if NUS or NTU really offer me), will it turn out to be a pretty good course and will it able to give me a decent future. I am just trying to give myself a few more choices since it is going to affect my future (more or less). I am just trying to give myself a wider & better future (although we don't really know what is going to happen in the future anyway).
You obviously didn't do enough research about the recent pharmacy scenario in Malaysia over the past few years. Clinical pharmacy is already running at its peak in most major general hospitals. Ward rounds are conducted at a multi-disciplinary level, which obviously includes the pharmacist. Not sure where did you even get the information that nurses can give out medications.
Ah well, the facilities in Monash Malaysia certainly on par if not better than the Parkville counterparts based on the feedbacks from those who went there for exchange or those who came to Malaysia. Lecturers wise then maybe you are right.

Anyway, since you are so concerned about accreditation in other countries I guess you really want to leave Malaysia quite badly. No point to harp on that issue then

Why would I worry about registering in Australia when the Immigration of Australia has totally closed their doors for Pharmacists? Australia is no-go option for prospective pharmacists unless you really really have good connections over there. The market there is more saturated than Malaysia which makes fresh graduates almost impossible to get intern places in the urban areas, especially so if you are not native Australian. But regarding your question on transfer, there are students who've already applied and went there for this semester.
During my time there were no * yet and I wanted an easy life so I just settled for 3 subjects and got 3As. Not as good as you obviously

I'm sorry i sounded insulting, but you also sounded like the world owes you something for that 4A*s.
If you love science, then don't do pharmacy. Pharmacy is more than science. Try to read more about the career aspects of this course.