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Pharmacy for Beginners

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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.

LEAD EDUCATORS

DR. HEH CHOON HAN

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

DR. AMIRA HAJIRAH BT ABD JAMIL

Dr Amira is a qualified pharmacist passionate about teaching physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology. She obtained her PhD from the University of Oxford.

DR. NUR AKMARINA BINTI MOHD SAID

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

DR. KAYATRI A/P GOVINDARAJU

She is a pharmacy lecturer the Universiti Malaya. 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.

DR. SHAIK NYAMATHULLA

Dr 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