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First time enrolment: Information for commencing students (new intake students) (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

What this page covers

Welcome to the School of Pharmacy!
The School of Pharmacy Orientation Program
What should I do before attending these sessions?
Orientation for New Students
Important Information
Useful Links
Scholarships and Award

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Welcome to the School of Pharmacy!

Congratulations on the acceptance of the offer.

The orientation program at the School of Pharmacy (SOP) will provide you with the help and guidance you need to better understand your course structure, study what you’re passionate about, and make the most of your time here at Monash University Malaysia.

The staff in the Education Management Office (EMO) at Level 5, Building 2 are available to guide and support you during your time at Monash.

The School of Pharmacy Orientation Program

We highly recommend that you participate in ALL the sessions organised by SOP. The information obtained from these sessions are very important to assist you throughout your course and ensure a smooth transition to the university.

The SOP Orientation program schedule is available on the orientation website. Refer to the orientation planner for dates, times & venues.

What should I do before attending these sessions?

Get an overview of your course outline (course structure) from the handbook.
Read the General Studies requirements
Completed the steps in Let's Begin website.
Under Enrolment, you need to enrol all Year One units (both semesters). Kindly ensure that you selected the Malaysia campus for all units. You can refer to the course progression map (available in the handbook) for the first year units.

Orientation for New Students

Opening note by Head of School (HOS)
Welcome note by Deputy Head of School (Education)
Briefing on School Policy
Sharing session by Alumni (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

Important Information

BYOD Guidelines
Please check your Monash email regularly and use your Monash email to correspond with Monash staff. At all times, you must make sure that your correspondence/postal address on WES is correct.

Useful Links

Quick Guide to Moodle - Your learning platform
Current Students
How to use Allocate+
Monash Malaysia Connect - A one-stop student information and enquiry centre

Scholarships and Award

Monash Pharmacy Excellence Scholarship Monash High Achiever Award (for new students) Click here

Monash Pharmacy Equity Scholarship Monash Equity Scholarship Click here

What is GPA at Monash?

All campuses

GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.