Entry requirements - Bachelor Pharmacy (Monash Malaysia)

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language, age requirements and the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia’s requirements.

Entry score

You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours):

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.

**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.

In addition to Monash University’s entry requirements, ALL students applying for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) MUST fulfil the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia’s requirement. Please refer to the prerequisites requirement for more details.

Prerequisites

The subject prerequisites are:

• Chemistry (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
• Biology (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
• Higher level Mathematics (Australian Higher Year 12 equivalent)

Additional requirements

• Submit a declaration form on personal conduct and professional competencies
• Pass an aptitude test and/or an interview and/or university entrance examination
• Malaysian students must obtain at least a C grade in Bahasa Melayu (Malay language) and English in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), or equivalent before enrolling into the course.
• Meet minimum entry requirements set by the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia (subject to change). Click here for details.

Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

• Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above.
• Other qualifications recognised by Monash: If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis. This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are embedded in your course and unit learning outcomes and form part of your unit's assessment regime. It’s essential that you can demonstrate core behaviours, activities, tasks, skills and attributes during learning activities, including professional industry-based experiences.