Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) at Lincoln University College is a three-year programme designed to prepare students for careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries through flexible online delivery combined with practical training elements.
The programme highlights roles connected to community and hospital pharmacy services, pharmaceutical and food industry work, drug administration and related sectors, with graduation based on completing required taught modules and pharmacy experiential training.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- English (PHM 111) to build academic communication for the program.
- Introduction to Pharmacy (PHP 112) to cover the basics of pharmacy practice.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I (PHP 113) to start pharmaceutical chemistry fundamentals.
- Life Sciences (PHH 114) and Human Anatomy and Physiology (PHH 115) to build core life-science knowledge.
- Build core subject knowledge in pharmacy science through taught modules listed in the program structure.
- Continue developing study and assessment skills using the ODL approach (synchronous and asynchronous learning).
- Progress through core pharmacy topics that support later professional practice and experiential training.
- Pharmacy Experiential Training I and Pharmacy Experiential Training II placements in approved settings.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and professional skills in real industry settings under supervision.
- Complete training deliverables such as logbook, progress reporting, and an industrial training report and presentation.
Curriculum
Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) taught course modules plus Pharmacy Experiential Training I & II, with a total minimum of 90 credit hours for graduation.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory taught modules and elective | English | 2 | 14 |
| Introduction to Pharmacy | 2 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I | 3 | |||
| Life Sciences | 2 | |||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | 2 | |||
| Malaysian Studies 2 or Malay Language Communication 2 (choose any one) | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory taught modules | Pharmaceutical Chemistry –II | 3 | 15 |
| Pharmaceutics-I | 3 | |||
| Pharmacology-I | 3 | |||
| Social Pharmacy | 2 | |||
| Fundamental of Computers | 2 | |||
| Creative Problem Solving or Constitution and Community (choose as applicable) | 2 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory taught modules | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 3 | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Community Pharmacy | 2 | |||
| Pharmaceutics-II | 4 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | |||
| Pharmacology-II | 3 | |||
| Constitution and Community or Creative Problem Solving (choose as applicable) | 2 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory taught modules | Hospital Pharmacy | 4 | 18 |
| Pharmaceutics-III | 3 | |||
| Pharmacy Law & Ethics | 2 | |||
| Pharmacology III | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 2 | |||
| Dispensing Practices | 2 | |||
| Co-Curriculum | 2 | |||
| Semester 5 | Pharmacy Experiential Training I | Pharmacy Experiential Training I | 13 | 13 |
| Semester 6 | Pharmacy Experiential Training II | Pharmacy Experiential Training II | 12 | 12 |
| Total | All taught course modules plus Pharmacy Experiential Training I & II | 90 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You are trained for pharmacy-support roles such as pharmacy assistants, with skills relevant to community pharmacies and hospital settings.
- The program covers drug knowledge areas that support work in pharmacy operations, including medicine dispensing practices and pharmacy law and ethics.
- You gain structured experiential training (Pharmacy Experiential Training I and II) with supervised practical attachment in approved industry or healthcare environments.
- You develop pharmacy science foundations across chemistry, life sciences, anatomy and physiology, and related subjects that employers expect for entry-level pharmacy support roles.
- Graduates can support medication preparation, inventory handling, and customer/patient counselling activities under pharmacist supervision.
- The qualification is positioned as an accredited Diploma program, helping you move toward pharmacy-related careers and further learning in the healthcare field.
Employability rate
No official Malaysia-specific employability and unemployment percentages for Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL) graduates were published on the university pages I accessed, so I cannot state exact figures.
Even without official percentages, the program is designed to prepare you for pharmacy assistant and technician-support roles and includes supervised pharmacy experiential training to strengthen job readiness.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign/international equivalent accepted) | International applicants must meet one of the listed academic routes: passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits including Bahasa Malaysia, with one of Science or Mathematics plus other subjects and pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English; or Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a B grade in 3 subjects; or Pass the Certificate (Level 3 MOH) in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia. |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate good proficiency in verbal and written English. The programme specifies acceptable English proficiency tests and asks you to submit your results before the start of the main course.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | For details of tuition fees for local and international students, the university instructs applicants to email the admissions/finance addresses listed on the program page. No official RM amount was published on the program page itself. |
| Application fee | Not published | No official application fee amount was published on the program page for Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL). |
Proof of financial resources
Lincoln University College provides tuition details by request for the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL). For student pass and immigration-related financial requirements (where applicable), prepare evidence of sufficient funds as required by the Malaysian student pass process.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your studies in Malaysia as required by the student pass process (where applicable).
- Any additional documentation or guidance requested by the university during admission processing.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | July - Winter intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility for international applicants
Check that your foreign school-leaving qualification (or other recognized qualification) satisfies one of the university’s listed entry academic routes for the Diploma in Pharmacy (ODL). Confirm your English proficiency test meets the programme’s stated minimum and note that test scores should be submitted before the start of the main course. If you are unsure whether your qualification is recognized, contact the university admissions team before you submit your application.
Prepare your required documents
Gather your passport, academic certificates, and transcripts that support your eligibility. Also prepare your birth certificate and passport-sized photograph as listed for the application process. Make sure your documents are complete before you start the application so you can upload or submit what is requested without delays.
Submit your application during the intake period
Apply for the intake months offered for this programme. Complete the admission submission in line with the university’s application requirements for international applicants and ensure your English test result is ready to be submitted before the programme begins. If any item is missing or not clear, contact the admissions team to avoid your application being delayed.