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School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is pleased to offer Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) focused on pharmacy practice. These courses are designed to support both students and pharmacists in expanding their knowledge and skills in key areas of the profession. The MOOCs provide accessible and flexible learning opportunities to help you grow in your practice. Whether you're looking to strengthen your foundation or stay updated on current practices, these courses are here to support your professional journey. Explore the courses and take the next step in your development today.


Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare (IPC)

Duration: 160 hours
  • Coordinators

    Nur Hafzan Md Hanafiah, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi, Hadzliana Zainal

Course Sypnosis/Objective

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is offering its Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare (IPC) Course. Emphasizing a healthcare team approach, the course aims to foster the implementation of interventions that promote effective interprofessional collaboration practices in healthcare settings. It also educates learners on conflict management within interprofessional teams. The course introduces Pharmacist Workup of Drug Therapy (PWDT) as a tool for identifying Pharmaceutical Care Issues (PCI) and Drug-Related Problems (DRP) while providing patient care. The IPC course includes both didactic (theoretical, online) and experiential learning (practical, face-to-face) components.


Medication Use During Pregnancy

Duration: 3 hours
  • Coordinators

    Nur Aizati Athirah Daud

Course Sypnosis/Objective

The aim of this course is to equip pharmacists with comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of drug teratogenicity and drug pharmacokinetics during pregnancy, as well as the necessary skills to perform drug therapy assessments for various medical conditions that require chronic medication use.


Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms 101

Duration: 4 hours
  • Coordinators

    Amirah Mohd Gazzali

Course Sypnosis/Objective

"Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms 101 is an introductory course meant to expose learners to the basis behind the design of dosage forms. Different dosage forms will be covered in this course module including syrup, solution, suspension and emulsion, among others. Learners will also learn about sterile dosage forms such as injections and infusions. This course will explain the characteristics of each dosage form and the important things to pay attention to, to ensure the stability of the dosage forms during storage. In addition, learners will also be exposed to the correct way of handling and administering the products formulated in the different dosage forms. This course consists of 5 main sections, with at least 3 learning activities in each section. To assess the attainment of learning outcomes and course objectives, a short assessment will be given at the end of the course. A digital certificate will be given upon completion of the course."