there are only a few pharmacists in m'sia compare. it is a critical course..which means..they really hope number of pharmacists will increase.so u dont need to worry bout not having a job..coz there are a lot of sectors that are waiting for fresh grads student who hold a degree in pharmacy.
career as a pharmacist are very wide.
either u're working in
1. hospital - dispense and compound drugs , medicine, do some research, consult patients and doctor too..but doctor n pharmacist cant get well when they're doing things together,,ok that one put aside..income is ok..depends on ur experience..around 6-7k..govrment got elauns etc..if private is higher.
but working in hospital..u can gain a lot of knowledge..everyday with a new case..working hours are tight..plus OT.
2. retail - caring, guardian, watson, ..it is more to business..ppl go to pharmacy, buying the medicine directly from pharmacist. some drugs dont required u to get prescription from the doctor ( example: paracetamol)..but some u need a prescription ( list of medicine on a piece of paper which u got it from a dctor)..those who r working in retail , their income is much higher compares to working in hospital..and their working hours are like office hours..9am/ 10 am - 9pm..
3. Industrial - those who want to get fat income, do work in industrial sector..example : GSK company ( they made panadol) , pfitzer, unza..upha..or any pharmaceutical manufacturer company..they really need pharmacist.. pharmacist in msia insist to work in industrial..most pharmacist in msia prefer to work in hospital or retail.but the income can come up to 10k..depends on what department u go..u can go to R&D, QC ( quality control ) : u're responsible to supervise how they make the medicine/ supplement/ products from A - Z and must meet the standard..and u also can go to marketing department eventho u have no idea about marketing but some company like pfitzer , the requirement to work under marketing department is degree in pharmacy ...and a lots more..
4. those who can do multi task, they can do part time lecturer and at the same time become a supervisor for pharma company, and at the same time, they do research, ...
pharmacy is a potential field..it would not stop coz it is relates with science, technology and from time to time..they aim to produce drugs which can give good therapeutic effect with minimal side effects..economical..
5. become a scientist..u create a new drug / modified a drug , increase its safety..if it was succeed. trust me whole wide world will need it.u can just sit and goyang kaki at home..coz u're already rich.
6. own a company, produce ur own medicine / health products which pattern under your company's brand name..

nowadays, ppl are going back to basic..most of us are starting to consume medicine / supplement for health which are originated from nature..so they need pharmacists to do that kind of works..

starting salary for a fresh grad is around 3- 4 k, if im not mistaken.


well...really hope , u guys ( especially ex spm / stpm candidated ) already get the big picture bout pharmacy..coz most of u always concentrate into medical course....everyone wanna be a doctor...it is a good thing ..but doing others things are also fun..

if u have a high determination + passion...just go for it.
a good pharmacy student doesn't means u must got all A's academically.
just go for it.

a friend of mine, she got b3 in her chemistry . now she's already in 3rd year pharmacy course.
and guess what?
she got cgpa more than 3 for each sem.
n yes..before pursuing to degree in pharmacy, u must have pre - u qualification.
foundation, matriculation, a - level .
but if u're 100% sure to take pharmacy, just do the foundation in pharmacy..

so..dont worry..just do it..follow your heart.
pharmacy is about chemistry + math ( not that difficult ) + bio ( human anatomy )..actually it covers all the materials..n u need a good soft skills too.
like communicating with ppl..coz when u're working, u must consult ppl..n etc.
so, it is not 100% bout chemistry.
there are other things which take account too.

elven..
have u fill the upu form?
hurm..just give it a shot. just put UM as ur 1st choice.
who knows..u maybe lucky.
perhaps..u can follow this plan..go matrix..study smart..get 4 flat...
with the result..u can apply for any course that u want.
matrix is only for 10months..eventho they say it is for a year..so..
less time consume..n the papers are easy..

matrix and asasi hold the same principle.
things that they differ are : matrix is under kementrian pngajian tinggi..asasi is under um.
matrix , u go there..n u study in a college enviro + a lil bit like school enviro too..
asasi..u study in UM,, so u're gonna have the chance to feel the brisk of campus -life-like.
but...both are the same...they teach u the same thing...coz it is all bout basic science subjects..n the final exam has been standardized..
so...both are OK.
after finish, still aiming the same thing..enter U..
if u aimed to do asasi..then put it as ur 1st choice..coz they only pick those who filled at the 1st number..actually, filling in the form is like playing a jackpot..just praying for ur luck.
dont think too much whether u're gonna make it or not..coz anywhere is the same..

haha...ya lor...
just pray for ur luck..
whatever the outcomes is, just do your best.
if u get matrix or asasi..aim for 4 flat..so that u can do degree in pharmacy.

asasi sains hayat ( pure science)..u learn bio, chem, math...those who r planning to do medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or any life science courses..they will choose sains hayat.

sains fizikal...u learn math, chem , n physic...normally those who r planning to do engineering course etc.

get the point?
only exchange bio - physic..
but for chem n math..they still learn the same syllabus..

if u did science hayat...when u're applying for a degree, u still can go to engineering .
but if u did science physical...it is quite hard to enter medical programmed..unless u get 4 flat..
if im not mistaken.
which means..sains hayat has a broader options compared to fizikal.

pharmacy undergraduate programmed can be divided into 2 types...
1.clinical pharmacy..also known as community pharmacy...which always stated as Bachelor in Pharmacy
2. pharmaceutical science and technology..normally they will say Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Science & Technology

if i was not mistaken..in Msia..only offered the no 1 ..i am not sure....better u check it first for more details.
no 1 ..is for those who r interested to work in hospital..open their own pharmacy...be a consultant..they r more likely to meet ppl...etc..so the syllabus are more about..clinical..learn bout name of drugs..its pharmacological effects..

2nd option...they also learn bout the previous things..but not too specific coz they r more majored in science n technology
they learn more details..n more towards industrial..
they learn from a to z..
example..
panadol..it is analgesic drug..the active substance is paracetamol..so they will learn..where it comes from..if it came from plant..what plant..how to extract it..n make it into powder..how to make it into tablet..n what is the mechanism behind this and that...y must be in a form of tableT? can we make it in a form of liquid preparation?..what is others ingredients beside paracetamol..dosage strength..n they also learn bout what type of process that is suitable to make the tablet..there are many types of process..n may types of machine that r used in industrial sectors..n yes..they do learn bout all those machine steps by steps...so..2nd option..they learn more details bout all the drugs .themselves.. they r not very exposed with the case studies
( clinical students normally will get this thing).

so..if u're planning to further ur study in pharmacy field..it is better to know ur interest..coz diff ppl got diff talents and prefer diff working environment.
both programmed are beneficial..and has their pro's n con's
if u liked in making business n be a leader...create new products..then u can go to industrial..it is more about...quality control..research..marketing..financial.. it has a broad prospects..but not all pharmacy students like to go to industrial..coz they think it is boring..eventho highest salary for pharmacist come from industrial.

which U? ask urself..which programmed do u prefer to take?
after that..u can search which U offers that course..
normally..australia and europe Unis..they have the both programmed.
i am not really sure.

dude.
have u read my 1st post on 1st page?

aih.
how many times should i explain bout this.


what do u mean by branches?
is it in term of academic reviews or job prospects?

some information bout pharmacy.
perhaps by reading this , u will get the big picture bout this profession

http://www.prn2.usm.my/mainsite/bulletin/k...97/kosmik9.html

hahahah...goodluck guys!
i will soon enter my final semester which is on next january 2010.
yay!
if i succeed and grad on time which will b on next july 2010,
i will start working at gov on october 2010.
sweat!
one reason y i chose pharmacy, it's a critical course.
u dont have to worry bout getting a job cause it's there waiting for u .
but now i feel lazy . that's too early man!
now is december. i have less than a year .
pfft~

hello.
yerp im doing bpharm.
hell no im taking fast track till mpharm.
lolz.

nope i dont know ne1 taking mpharm.
btw.
y concern much bout mpharm?
r u a pharmcy student? or spm / a level / foundation etc student.

IMO, if any of u are interested doing pharmcy, u better start it slowly.
finish ur bpharm. it's just a certificate. ppl nowadays want to look on ur behaviour during working, how is ur capability etc.
experience is the real teacher.
what u learn in university, no matter which univ..prestigious or not, soon it only apply 20% from ur knowledge once u are working as a pharmacist.
everyday is a new experience especially if u concern in clinical area. which means u work in hospital. which is for sure a compulsory service for all of ya.
ok that's another story.

my point is, focus on bpharm. 4 years still like hell, hahaha. i'm not a geek goofy student who everyday talking about drugs, chem or any those things.
i need lots of time to play games, fb-ing, lowyat-ing? lolz. it's on u. if u're the one who love study sooo much and dont mind spend ur time on research, sit in the lab even during weekend, n dont want to waste ur youth, then u may proceed to fast track programme..bpharm n mpharm. but u must maintain ur pngk 3,5 and above. which is so not gonna happen among the pharmacy students. bcoz y, it is a tough course. n plus we are normal students. which prefer to spend our night going out n having fun.
lolz.
like i said, it depends on ur personal character.
u should know urself better than others.

if u asked me , i am interested for master programmed. but it's just a plan. i prefer to go with the flow. i will only decide when the right time has come and at the right place with a concrete reason. plus the master programmed are specific. they have pharmacognosy, clinical, pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic n etc. it depends on individual, what's ur target etc.
for now, i will focus on finishing my bpharm, then 1 year housman at gov hosp,3 years compulsory service. get the title of fully registered pharmacist.
then i'm free. then only i wil decide which path i will take.

no need to eat extra pills la
everyday u eat more than enough
u eat nasi lemak for breakfast
rice again for lunch
rice again for dinner
chocolate. milk veges.
haih a lot !
no need supplement
your body already fulled with mineral vitamins it needed.
drinks a lot of mineral water everyday