Bachelor of Formulation Science (Honours)

The Bachelor in Formulation Science (Honours) programme provides students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on practical experience of the diverse fields in formulation science and technology. The programme trains students with creative and critical thinking, in addition to the research skills needed to design and formulate innovative products in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, food, or chemicals. The primary focus of the programme is the intensive hands-on approach and attachments to industries to enhance the knowledge and skills of students for global careers. This programme will equip the students with entrepreneurship skills, marketing as well as the international and local regulatory and environmental standards, with a pathway to register for a related Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences programme upon graduation.  

Courses Offered

Year 1

• Biostatistics and Research Methods
• Introduction to Biological Products
• Introduction to Biotechnology
• Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
• Health and Wellness Products
• Extracurricular Learning Experience I (U4)
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (U1-Local and International Students)
• Biosafety and Environmental Science
• Introduction to Pharmacology and Physiology
• Organic Chemistry
• Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
• Formulation of Cosmeceuticals
• Basic Medicinal Chemistry
• Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (MPU-U2)
• University Life (MPU-U2)

Year 2

• Separation Science and Chromatography
• Biochemistry
• Advances in formulation of parenterals
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
• Packaging Design and Technology
• Extracurricular Learning Experience II (U4)
• Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban (U1-Local)
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (U1-International)
• Instrumental Analysis
• Physicochemical Properties of API
• Formulation of Liquid Dosage Forms
• Formulation of Solid and Semi Solid Dosage Forms
• Co-operative Placement 1
• Bioinformatics (Selective)
• Recombinant Technology (Selective)

Year 3

• Introduction to Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Nutraceuticals and Supplements
• Advanced Drug Delivery
• Industrial Management and Regulations
• Co-operative Placement II
• Research Project in Product Development I
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience III (U4)
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Diagnostic Agents and Kits
• Veterinary Products
• GMP Certification and Registration of Product
• Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Research Project in Product Development II
• Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing (Selectives)
• Product Sales and Marketing (Selectives)

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
2. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)

For International students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)