JPA 2009 Pharmacy Thread

[ZZZ345]

Since the 2008 JPA Pharmacy thread was sort of outdated, I decided to open up this new thread so that all pharmacy students can come and discuss about their future in university. Hopefully we can also have some useful advice from seniors. :))

One important thing though, I had read through the guidelines and I realized that chit-chat and usual 'keng gai' stuff should be avoided in this forum. So hopefully everyone can try not to chat freely too much.:P

Anyway, I had seen a very useful 'Statistics of JPA Scholarships Distribution' thread posted by Mr.chenchow

http://recom.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7789

And it seems like JPA only offered 120 overseas scholarships for pharmacy last year. Seriously 120 places are too few compared to 530 places for medicine. The percentage of getting a overseas JPA pharmacy scholarship is so low! So are there any chances JPA will increase the number of scholarships for pharmacy this year?

[nemosmknimh]

Since the 2008 JPA Pharmacy thread was sort of outdated, I decided to open up this new thread so that all pharmacy students can come and discuss about their future in university. Hopefully we can also have some useful advice from seniors. :))

One important thing though, I had read through the guidelines and I realized that chit-chat and usual 'keng gai' stuff should be avoided in this forum. So hopefully everyone can try not to chat freely too much.:P

Anyway, I had seen a very useful 'Statistics of JPA Scholarships Distribution' thread posted by Mr.chenchow

http://recom.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7789

And it seems like JPA only offered 120 overseas scholarships for pharmacy last year. Seriously 120 places are too few compared to 530 places for medicine. The percentage of getting a overseas JPA pharmacy scholarship is so low! So are there any chances JPA will increase the number of scholarships for pharmacy this year?

i dont think they will increase the scholarships provided....
since we are in bad economy right now.....
i have give up on jpa anyway....
i did it really bad....sob sob....
but still wish i can get it....

im just wondering,is the 120 places including aus,NZ,UK pharmacy and japan pharmacy???
i was so stupid for not taking japan pharmacy......
but everything is too late.....

[ZZZ345]

i dont think they will increase the scholarships provided....
since we are in bad economy right now.....
i have give up on jpa anyway....
i did it really bad....sob sob....
but still wish i can get it....

im just wondering,is the 120 places including aus,NZ,UK pharmacy and japan pharmacy???
i was so stupid for not taking japan pharmacy......
but everything is too late.....

Maybe they will reduce the number of places for medicine and increase number of places for other courses.

Although I don't have any solid proof, apparently Malaysia will soon have enough doctors. Still shortage now but doctors may be enough in a few years later.

However, pharmacist still serious shortage in Malaysia (again, another assumption myself). So maybe they will increase the number of scholarships for pharmacy to deal with the shortage of pharmacists.

As for the japan pharmacy, it seems like it's only for bumiputera students.
http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/esila/pdf/SyaratPILN2009.pdf

Try scrolling down until you see
Program Akademik Jepun
(Bumiputera sahaja)
33) Pergigian/Farmasi/Kejuruteraan

[nemosmknimh]

Maybe they will reduce the number of places for medicine and increase number of places for other courses.

Although I don't have any solid proof, apparently Malaysia will soon have enough doctors. Still shortage now but doctors may be enough in a few years later.

However, pharmacist still serious shortage in Malaysia (again, another assumption myself). So maybe they will increase the number of scholarships for pharmacy to deal with the shortage of pharmacists.

As for the japan pharmacy, it seems like it's only for bumiputera students.
http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/esila/pdf/SyaratPILN2009.pdf

Try scrolling down until you see
Program Akademik Jepun
(Bumiputera sahaja)
33) Pergigian/Farmasi/Kejuruteraan


because im a malay i said that lol.....
but everything is too late....

[Cheryl_91]

I'm taking pharmacy too.So when is the result is out?April 18? Because there's no announcement in JPA website yet or did i miss out.

[nemosmknimh]

I'm taking pharmacy too.So when is the result is out?April 18? Because there's no announcement in JPA website yet or did i miss out.


18 april is for japan pharmacy.....
the other pharmacy should be on the third week of may

[Keiko123]

I dont think there's any Japan Pharmacy.
There's only Technical Programme (Engineering in Diploma) for Japan.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

[nemosmknimh]

I dont think there's any Japan Pharmacy.
There's only Technical Programme (Engineering in Diploma) for Japan.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

there is japan phrmacy....
got pharmacy and dentistry and i guess bussiness admin too....

[Keiko123]

Really? I dont know...
Why I see the Syarat PILN 2009, there just states Engineering in Japan only.
Where do you get the info?

[Cheryl_91]

I wasn't aware with Japan Pharmacy too.But anyway,it's not for non-bumi and if you're a bumi,it's too late to change your preferred course too.So,all the best la:) Btw,May..Still long time to go.Haiz,hate to wait for something that is unsure yet.

[nemosmknimh]

the silenceness in this thread....
weird since i thought i saw many people applying pharmac on other thread.....
or are they just the kind who come and leave???
no comment

[SjPark]

I hope the result ll be out SOON...
Im counting days...
Its already the mid of april...and im yet not sure bout my path:cry...

[trenchcoat101]

hi, some of you mentioned about when the results are coming out..
can anyone tell me what courses are JPA releasing the results on 18 Apr?
I read the poster during the interview day, but can't really remember them.
thanks.

[khool]

hi, some of you mentioned about when the results are coming out..
can anyone tell me what courses are JPA releasing the results on 18 Apr?
I read the poster during the interview day, but can't really remember them.
thanks.

its 4 jpn n france course,others all on 3rd week of may.:(

i applied pharm 2.in my interview group tat day,another 2 girls with staright a1s apply pharm 2.so many straight a1s students appyin pharm,guess my chances of gettin it is as good as none.haiz..........

[ZZZ345]

its 4 jpn n france course,others all on 3rd week of may.:(

i applied pharm 2.in my interview group tat day,another 2 girls with staright a1s apply pharm 2.so many straight a1s students appyin pharm,guess my chances of gettin it is as good as none.haiz..........
I think actually there are a LOT more students applying for medicine compared to pharmacy. And also this time JPA doesn't just look at A1s but they seem to also emphasized on the GCE-O level grade as well(they asked us to fill in GCE-O level in the online form right?)

Once again, I hope JPA will give out more scholarships for pharmacy this year.
Anyway, it's good to see this thread finally having some visitors:whoo

[Miracle_seed]

I think actually there are a LOT more students applying for medicine compared to pharmacy. And also this time JPA doesn't just look at A1s but they seem to also emphasized on the GCE-O level grade as well(they asked us to fill in GCE-O level in the online form right?)

Once again, I hope JPA will give out more scholarships for pharmacy this year.
Anyway, it's good to see this thread finally having some visitors:whoo
Yes, there are more students who applied for medicine, but the places available for medicine are also much more, and if you refer to the statistics summarized by chenchow, pharmacy is actually the most competitive in term of ratio of students applying and securing the scholarship.

By the way, JPA has been requiring GCE'O' level grade for many years, this is not the first year...

[nemosmknimh]

Yes, there are more students who applied for medicine, but the places available for medicine are also much more, and if you refer to the statistics summarized by chenchow, pharmacy is actually the most competitive in term of ratio of students applying and securing the scholarship.

By the way, JPA has been requiring GCE'O' level grade for many years, this is not the first year...



yes.........it is very competitive to get pharmacy!!!!
sob sob.....
anyway glad to see this thread gain its live....
hope jpa will reduce engineering and medic scholars a few and give more chances to pharmacy and biotech!!!!

[Cheryl_91]

But still many got 1A for GCEO in our year.Wondering whether the grade is dropping or us that improve a lot.So i doubt the quality of that also.Haiz..So what are you guys doing at home?Its definitely boring to just wait and wait.

[nemosmknimh]

But still many got 1A for GCEO in our year.Wondering whether the grade is dropping or us that improve a lot.So i doubt the quality of that also.Haiz..So what are you guys doing at home?Its definitely boring to just wait and wait.



yup
boring boring and boring!!!!
hahahha
just tune in utube and find some nice shows.....

[luminodreamer89]

guess GCE-O grades are used as an indicator for the JPA officers to send u guys to which countries.

best of luck, juniors!

[ZZZ345]

In my school only 3 students got A1 for GCE-O, not so easy wor......

And yes it's boring to just sit and wait at home. Nowadays also don't have mood to do revision for SPM stuffs.

Anyway, we should try to prepare for the worse. What will we do if we don't get the scholarship? Matrik? STPM? Private?

[Cheryl_91]

In my school only 3 students got A1 for GCE-O, not so easy wor......

And yes it's boring to just sit and wait at home. Nowadays also don't have mood to do revision for SPM stuffs.

Anyway, we should try to prepare for the worse. What will we do if we don't get the scholarship? Matrik? STPM? Private?
Oic.I hope they didnt drop the grade for GCEO just to increase the number of A1.After all,that's the best way to measure students proficiency in english.Erm..that..I hope to get at least matriculation.Are you guys aware that we can check our matriculation status on this April 17th?Just to remind..Form 6 is the last choice for me.

[nemosmknimh]

Oic.I hope they didnt drop the grade for GCEO just to increase the number of A1.After all,that's the best way to measure students proficiency in english.Erm..that..I hope to get at least matriculation.Are you guys aware that we can check our matriculation status on this April 17th?Just to remind..Form 6 is the last choice for me.


yup....
if u got matric then form 6 is definitely no no....
u cant got both.....

[luminodreamer89]

In fact, during my year(SPM 2006) back then, many people obtained an A1 for GCE-O as well. And an A1 in GCE-O probably doesnt really provides a good indication on a student's English proficicency.

But anyway, good luck! =)

[Keiko123]

Cant reduce Engineering scholars wor...
Because the Engineering is including General Engineering, France Engineering, Germany Engineering, and those Diploma in Engineering(Japan and Korea).
You see how competitive it's...

About the GCE-O Level, I'm quite surprised about it's marking scheme too.
It seems more and more students could get A1 easily...

[ZZZ345]

Yup matrikulasi results will be out this friday.

http://www.moe.gov.my/bmkpm/

Can check through internet, SMS or call them.

IMO, other than JPA scholarship, matrikulasi is one of the best path for students to study pharmacy. Entering IPTA through matrikulasi is a LOT easier compared to STPM.
1. Studying pharmacy in IPTA is a LOT more affordable compared to IPTS. Pharmacy courses in IPTS like IMU and Monash need RM140k for tuition fees. Even AIMST and UCSI need RM80k.

2. BPharm degrees by IPTAs like USM, UM and UKM are well recognised by government and ministry of health (USM is the best). So no need to worry about recognition problems.

3. Pharmacy students in IPTAs can get a lot of hospital attachments with government hospitals for hospital exposure. I talked to a community pharmacist who studied in USM and he said he had to go to hospital for 3 days every week starting from their 3rd year.

But of course studying overseas is way cooler right? After finishing the 10 years bond with government can go and work overseas with an oversea degree.

[luminodreamer89]

to keiko123, yea engineering is quite competitive too..only 600+ scholars was selected (according to the statistics by Chen Chow) out of 2000+ who was called for interview.

I was one of the victims back then...=( =(

[Keiko123]

Yea, indeed it's.
Btw, luminodreamer89, were you the Engineering applicant as well?

[nemosmknimh]

pharmacy is lot more competitive lol....
for llast year statistic....

Pharmacy - 738 - 120
738 was called and only 120 got it.....
so its like only 1 over 6 of the interviewees got it....
hurmmm......and im sure this year got more who was called for pharmacy...

Engineering -2,069 - 620
as for engineering,1 over 4 got the scholarships.....

[Cheryl_91]

In addition to that,the number of straight As or A1 is higher as compared to last year.Yet,the number of scholarships given are still the same,2000.So,its even competitive.Just pray more..Good luck!

[holycreeper]

lol... Are you all regretting for applying pharmacy (based on your comments)? Cheer up! Honestly speaking, all the courses are very competitive.

It's just that the number of scholarship available for each course is different. JPA provides more scholarships for 'hot' courses compared to 'cold' ones. What makes the percentage of people getting the scholarship for pharmacy so low is the large number of applicants to the number of scholarship available.

Based on my observation, this year will be a very competitive one. For pharmacy course, MARA does not sponsor candidates to "reputable" countries (UK, Aus, NZ) but Indonesia only. Thus, I guess more bumiputra students wishing to pursue Pharmacy are now considering JPA for sponsorship. So, if JPA maintains 120 scholarships for pharmacy, what do you think would happen to our chances? And, (for non-bumiputras) Japan Pharmacy will take up a portion of the 120 scholarships, leaving us behind a much less chance. These are a few points to be considered. I don't mean to dampen your spirits.

By the way, anyone here from Sarawak? I heard (may not be true) JPA allocates 400 scholarships for Sarawakians, but I am not so sure how are they distributed. If you know please do share.

Lastly, good luck to you all. Yup, it's all about luck.

[nemosmknimh]

lol... Are you all regretting for applying pharmacy (based on your comments)? Cheer up! Honestly speaking, all the courses are very competitive.

It's just that the number of scholarship available for each course is different. JPA provides more scholarships for 'hot' courses compared to 'cold' ones. What makes the percentage of people getting the scholarship for pharmacy so low is the large number of applicants to the number of scholarship available.

Based on my observation, this year will be a very competitive one. For pharmacy course, MARA does not sponsor candidates to "reputable" countries (UK, Aus, NZ) but Indonesia only. Thus, I guess more bumiputra students wishing to pursue Pharmacy are now considering JPA for sponsorship. So, if JPA maintains 120 scholarships for pharmacy, what do you think would happen to our chances? And, (for non-bumiputras) Japan Pharmacy will take up a portion of the 120 scholarships, leaving us behind a much less chance. These are a few points to be considered. I don't mean to dampen your spirits.

By the way, anyone here from Sarawak? I heard (may not be true) JPA allocates 400 scholarships for Sarawakians, but I am not so sure how are they distributed. If you know please do share.

Lastly, good luck to you all. Yup, it's all about luck.

i just regret for not taking japan pharmacy....lol!!!!!
and regret that jpa seems to give only 120 scholars though the numbers of interviewees are 6 times more.........
but i never regret on choosing pharmacy!!!!

please jpa considering us and give us more place!!!!!!!!
sob sob......

[holycreeper]

Haha, well, you cannot change it anymore. So, you just need to pray. If you had chosen Japan pharmacy, then you would have had a higher chance.

Well, we can only hope that they decrease the number of scholarship for engineering (i know it's cruel), and add more to pharmacy (i know this sounds nice to our future pharmacists' ears)...lol... Hey,we already have a large number of engineers in our job market.

Plus, Petronas, Shell, TNB and TM do sponsor for engineering. So, I think JPA should reduce the number of scholarships for engineering and add more to medical, pharmacy and dentistry instead.

We can hardly find full scholarships that sponsor these 3 courses.

[nemosmknimh]

Haha, well, you cannot change it anymore. So, you just need to pray. If you had chosen Japan pharmacy, then you would have had a higher chance.

yeah......*pray i got pharmacy and not becoming a teacher*
lol!!!!

[chopiex]

Haha, well, you cannot change it anymore. So, you just need to pray. If you had chosen Japan pharmacy, then you would have had a higher chance.

Well, we can only hope that they decrease the number of scholarship for engineering (i know it's cruel), and add more to pharmacy (i know this sounds nice to our future pharmacists' ears)...lol... Hey,we already have a large number of engineers in our job market.

Plus, Petronas, Shell, TNB and TM do sponsor for engineering. So, I think JPA should reduce the number of scholarships for engineering and add more to medical, pharmacy and dentistry instead.

We can hardly find full scholarships that sponsor these 3 courses.

As much as i know how desperate people to get the scholarships, i think the idea of reducing the number of scholarships for engineering and add more to medical, pharmacy and dentistry is not necessary.

The number of places allocated for medical by JPA is more than enough. Meanwhile, how many pharmacists do we need in Malaysia? No offense but engineering course provide much larger prospect of work compared to pharmacy. If someone graduated as an engineer, that person can work in any kind of field that relates to technologies. But if someone graduated as a pharmacist, that person can work only in pharmacy field. As we all know that technology is always developing, thus, engineer is always in demand.

Again, no offense. Both career; engineering and pharmacy, are very noble. Anyway, best of luck!

[ZZZ345]

Haha, well, you cannot change it anymore. So, you just need to pray. If you had chosen Japan pharmacy, then you would have had a higher chance.

Well, we can only hope that they decrease the number of scholarship for engineering (i know it's cruel), and add more to pharmacy (i know this sounds nice to our future pharmacists' ears)...lol... Hey,we already have a large number of engineers in our job market.

Plus, Petronas, Shell, TNB and TM do sponsor for engineering. So, I think JPA should reduce the number of scholarships for engineering and add more to medical, pharmacy and dentistry instead.

We can hardly find full scholarships that sponsor these 3 courses.
Yup spot on.

So many engineering graduates out there already but many organizations are still sponsoring for engineering. I think that is due to the lower cost and fees for engineering programs. Medicine, pharmacy and dentistry programs need a lot of $$$$, so that's why very few organizations like JPA and MARA are willing to offer scholarships.

As much as i know how desperate people to get the scholarships, i think the idea of reducing the number of scholarships for engineering and add more to medical, pharmacy and dentistry is not necessary.

The number of places allocated for medical by JPA is more than enough. Meanwhile, how many pharmacists do we need in Malaysia? No offense but engineering course provide much larger prospect of work compared to pharmacy. If someone graduated as an engineer, that person can work in any kind of field that relates to technologies. But if someone graduated as a pharmacist, that person can work only in pharmacy field. As we all know that technology is always developing, thus, engineer is always in demand.

Again, no offense. Both career; engineering and pharmacy, are very noble. Anyway, best of luck!
The thing is the our government is currently having more serious shortage of doctors and pharmacists compared to engineers. So wouldn't it be more logical for JPA to sponsor more pharmacy students? .
After all, I have heard stories like JPA sponsoring engineering students to overseas and when they return JPA could not find jobs for these engineering graduates. In the end, JPA had to release them from the bond working for government. Now isn't that like wasted investment for our government?

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=995683&hl=jpa

[nemosmknimh]

i quite agree.......
there is too much engineer nowadays especially civil and mehanical.....
that's why we can hear lot's of fre engineering grad got no jobs....
and my sis,a jpa scholars got no bond with jpa....
and now work at international company....

as for pharmacy,my fren(a doctor to be) said that because of a new policy,pharmacist are quite demanding now!!!!

[Keiko123]

But... Do you all realise that it's not as easy as you thought that any applicants can get the scholarship from Petronas, TNB, TM and others that sponsor scholarship for Engineering.
Some might frustrated for not been selected even to attend the interview.
And the matter that I wanted to highlight is, I'm one of them!
Turn up nothing in the end after struggling hard at the beginning... T.T...

[luminodreamer89]

yea...corporation scholarships are much more harder to get. Not to mention the many rounds of selections.
To be honest, I have a friend's friend who graduated from UTM few years back, he is an Electrical n Electronic Engineering, but when he got his job, he realised that he was not doing the 'dream job'(the professional kind of job which an engineer would do).

[holycreeper]

As much as i know how desperate people to get the scholarships, i think the idea of reducing the number of scholarships for engineering and add more to medical, pharmacy and dentistry is not necessary.

The number of places allocated for medical by JPA is more than enough. Meanwhile, how many pharmacists do we need in Malaysia? No offense but engineering course provide much larger prospect of work compared to pharmacy. If someone graduated as an engineer, that person can work in any kind of field that relates to technologies. But if someone graduated as a pharmacist, that person can work only in pharmacy field. As we all know that technology is always developing, thus, engineer is always in demand.

Again, no offense. Both career; engineering and pharmacy, are very noble. Anyway, best of luck!

Thank you... Don't worry, I don't mind at all. I think it's good to voice out our thoughts.

i understand that engineers are capable of working in different fields related to technology. However,the main issue here is the abundance of fresh engineering graduates in our market nowadays (be it from local or private institution). What I think is that if more and more graduates of engineering are produced annually, the number of vacancies available will unable to support the growing demand for jobs by fresh engineering graduates. So, wouldn't it be better if we allocate more places for highly demanded courses with urgent needs?

However, I understand that it is extremely difficult to even get to the interview when we apply for corporate scholarships. Well, considering the desperation of securing a scholarship for engineering students, I guess it is really cruel to cut down the number of JPA scholarships for engineering as people say it's easier to get an engineering sponsorship from JPA (correct me if I am wrong). I would like to apologise if any of you are offended by my post.

I have to agree with you that those majoring in pharmacy will only work in medical-related fields. Same goes with engineering, only work in technological fields. However, pharmaceutical field in Malaysia are still a young and new. In 2008, there had been a "scuffle" between Malaysian Medical Association and The Board of Pharmacy (something along the line I think) that there is a need to change the current policy regarding drug dispensation in Malaysia. As we all know, Malaysian and Singaporean doctors are allowed to dispense medications to patients but other countries like Uk and US, the job is done by pharmacists a.k.a. chemists. Hence, I believe that the future in pharmaceutical field is there but it's only a matter of time.

Plus, as we all know, more and more diseases are discovered these days like SARS and bird-flu. Who knows, what kind of new diseases will emerge in the near future. A pharmacist (postgraduated) with PhD qualification are allowed to do research on new drugs and treatments. In conclusion, this issue will definitely add to the weight of how desperate we need professionals in medical and pharmacy. lol... note that I leave out dentistry...lol... haha... I guess dentists are needed by those who doesnt't know how to take care of their teeth...lol... just joking... no offense, really..

Anyway, good luck and sorry for the long essay. :nuts

[nemosmknimh]

I guess dentists are needed by those who doesnt't know how to take care of their teeth...lol... just joking... no offense, really..




do you know that some dentist are in charge of upper body(from waist to our head)

[holycreeper]

do you know that some dentist are in charge of upper body(from waist to our head)


nope... I thought there are in charged of our lips, tongue and teeth. I am not interested in dentistry, thus I seldom read about them.

[ZZZ345]

do you know that some dentist are in charge of upper body(from waist to our head)
Aiyaya......I thought dentistry only covers the entire head? And they must see smelly teeth everyday. eeeewwwww......
But let's try not to stray too far off topic.

About the new policy(separation of prescribing and dispensing rights), a community pharmacist told me that maybe pharmacists in Malaysia can have dispensing right by 2015. And that's around the time when we graduate. But as we know, when Malaysian people say maybe they only cakap kosong. In the end nothing changes.

Nevertheless, I guess this issue had stirred many student's interest to study pharmacy, in addition to the salary factor. Just look at the number of applicants for JPA pharmacy scholarship last year. In fact, now there are 8 students including me in my school competing for JPA pharmacy scholarship.

[holycreeper]

Well, during the interview, I saw many girls are applying for pharmacy. Most guys chose dentistry and medical. I guess I'm the only guy in my school who chose pharmacy.

ya, I don't think they will mean what they said or say what they meant. I think doctors will not allow such policy to be introduced as it may affect their income as they can only charge consultation fees if the policy was introduced.

[Miracle_seed]

ya, I don't think they will mean what they said or say what they meant. I think doctors will not allow such policy to be introduced as it may affect their income as they can only charge consultation fees if the policy was introduced.By that time, doctors will charge a much higher consultant fee than it is now, just like what happens in some other countries. It doesn't really benefit the patients if this happens... They will have to pay more to get treatment then...

[fabregas]

I thought this shud be a pharmacy thread. Haha, u guys started to talk bout dentistry pula....

By that time, doctors will charge a much higher consultant fee than it is now, just like what happens in some other countries. It doesn't really benefit the patients if this happens... They will have to pay more to get treatment then...
True. Many ppl want to earn lots of $$ as a doctor. I think its because they paid alot to study medicine (unless they r JPA scholars or study in local U which r much cheaper).

For me, pharmacist shud hav the prescription rights and not just dispensing or sell drugs. Doctors arent god, sometimes they need help from pharmacists too. And money-minded doctors arent proffesional doctors! (no offense)

[Miracle_seed]

For me, pharmacist shud hav the prescription rights and not just dispensing or sell drugs. Doctors arent god, sometimes they need help from pharmacists too. And money-minded doctors arent proffesional doctors! (no offense)I agree with that, but considering our society, I'm afraid we are not yet ready for that... Many patients still choose to trust doctors over pharmacists in term of prescription of medicine and drugs, and this mentality isn't going to change so soon... The term "pharmacist" is still very much new to the society, gaining its exposure may be starting only last decade, and older generation seems to recognise only doctor as the one who know to prescribe medicine, while pharmacy simple serves as a place to buy medicine prescribed by doctors.

Things might change as now more and more people are exposed to the profession of pharmacists, but it will take some time.

[louisev7]

Well, during the interview, I saw many girls are applying for pharmacy. Most guys chose dentistry and medical. I guess I'm the only guy in my school who chose pharmacy.

ya, I don't think they will mean what they said or say what they meant. I think doctors will not allow such policy to be introduced as it may affect their income as they can only charge consultation fees if the policy was introduced.

I think the doctors should thanks the pharmacist! According to some kinda research, the present of a pharmacist in a medical team can reduce the error of prescribing drugs and the risk of the patients getting allergy.. The doctors (especially those money -minded one) should trust and respect the pharmacist as pharmacist is Very Important in improving a patient's illness!
ps: a pharmacist in hospital told me that the occupation ranking in hospital currently is: Doctors--Nurses--PHARMACISTS!!! (because they haven't realise the importance of a pharmacist...HAIZ!!!)

[yup]

Yup matrikulasi results will be out this friday.

http://www.moe.gov.my/bmkpm/

Can check through internet, SMS or call them.

IMO, other than JPA scholarship, matrikulasi is one of the best path for students to study pharmacy. Entering IPTA through matrikulasi is a LOT easier compared to STPM.
1. Studying pharmacy in IPTA is a LOT more affordable compared to IPTS. Pharmacy courses in IPTS like IMU and Monash need RM140k for tuition fees. Even AIMST and UCSI need RM80k.

2. BPharm degrees by IPTAs like USM, UM and UKM are well recognised by government and ministry of health (USM is the best). So no need to worry about recognition problems.

3. Pharmacy students in IPTAs can get a lot of hospital attachments with government hospitals for hospital exposure. I talked to a community pharmacist who studied in USM and he said he had to go to hospital for 3 days every week starting from their 3rd year.

But of course studying overseas is way cooler right? After finishing the 10 years bond with government can go and work overseas with an oversea degree.

so if we got jpa den we must work for the government for 10yrs?

[starlover]

so if we got jpa den we must work for the government for 10yrs?

err i think it's 6 years for pharmacists?
10 years for doctors, rite?

i applied for pharmacy too :amuse

[Saikit]

hahhah... another pharmacy applicants here ^^

[Saikit]

hahahah... another pharmacy applicants here ^^

lets pray :D

[nemosmknimh]

YEAH....

lets pray.....
11 mei......
about 20 days to go.....

[starlover]

hahahah... another pharmacy applicants here ^^

lets pray :D

yeah, pray real hard..:amuse

[Athersin]

i wonder is there any Japan Pharmacy this year?it is rather weird for JPa to send students to study pharm at JApan, haha..my sister-JpA scholar , studying pharm at UK ,feels that it is a best place ever! Good facilities plus plenty of golden oppurtunities and a good recognitions there!:)

[Miracle_seed]

i wonder is there any Japan Pharmacy this year?it is rather weird for JPa to send students to study pharm at JApan, haha..my sister-JpA scholar , studying pharm at UK ,feels that it is a best place ever! Good facilities plus plenty of golden oppurtunities and a good recognitions there!:)There is Japan Pharmacy this year, and as usual, it's open to Bumiputera only. I was wondering why Japan degree programmes are always open for Bumiputera only?

[nemosmknimh]

i wonder is there any Japan Pharmacy this year?it is rather weird for JPa to send students to study pharm at JApan, haha..my sister-JpA scholar , studying pharm at UK ,feels that it is a best place ever! Good facilities plus plenty of golden oppurtunities and a good recognitions there!:)

got japan pharmacy.
but i dont know if others take it...
i so regreted before for not taking it since im a bumi....
but then i think,i have to compete with other bumi for japan study(not only pharmacy) rite??

[Athersin]

That is what we called unequal or biased distribution. not being a racist here, i think malaysia will never be succed in realising its vision in future if the unequal racial issues still rampant !

[Saikit]

well.. i do notice one thing.. it seems there are quite a lot of ppl applying for pharmacy this year comparing to medic... correct me if i'm wrong.. coz i really seldom see ppl says that they apply medic but pharmacy

[Athersin]

i apply medic last year. but din get it SIGH!
The allocation for medic is 500++ compared to pharm 120.
so i guess there would be more ppl applying for medic.dun worry!

[starlover]

well.. i do notice one thing.. it seems there are quite a lot of ppl applying for pharmacy this year comparing to medic... correct me if i'm wrong.. coz i really seldom see ppl says that they apply medic but pharmacy

hey, is it so?

omg..means tougher competition :cry

got smaller chances :cry:

[nemosmknimh]

yeah
i can see that pharmacy aplicants are getting more and more...

[Saikit]

yeap.. very tough competition :D yea... no doubt medic applicants is more but the percentage to get the course is much higher comparing to pharmacy :amuse

to boost you guys confident... i got an 2A in my bio and i still apply for pharmacy... coz thats my dream carrier since small...

[Miracle_seed]

yeap.. very tough competition :D yea... no doubt medic applicants is more but the percentage to get the course is much higher comparing to pharmacy :amuse

to boost you guys confident... i got an 2A in my bio and i still apply for pharmacy... coz thats my dream carrier since small...We have heard of all sorts of reasons people want to become doctors, but we rarely listen to the stories of future pharmacists, anybody care to share?

[nemosmknimh]

yeap.. very tough competition :D yea... no doubt medic applicants is more but the percentage to get the course is much higher comparing to pharmacy :amuse

to boost you guys confident... i got an 2A in my bio and i still apply for pharmacy... coz thats my dream carrier since small...

go 4 ur dream!!!!
go saikit

[lambogreeny]

There is Japan Pharmacy this year, and as usual, it's open to Bumiputera only. I was wondering why Japan degree programmes are always open for Bumiputera only?

Yea! I also was wondering and i have no idea why... Not only for pharmacy but also for engineering degree programmes. (sorry to selit a bit of engineering here :laugh)

[Saikit]

as for my case >.<

i think when i'm a 6 years old boy, i went to see doctor, and the doctor prescribe me some medicine to take of cuz. then the nurse told me to took immediately after I recieve the medicine.. i follow exactly the same la..

and from then.... i get even worse, stomachache and allergy... because the medicine cannot be taken empty-stomach..

from then, i'm being inspired to being a pharmacy...

i do told the interviewer this during the interview.

[Miracle_seed]

Yea! I also was wondering and i have no idea why... Not only for pharmacy but also for engineering degree programmes. (sorry to selit a bit of engineering here :laugh)Sorry for digression here, but I think in term of learning Japanese, Chinese, especially those from Hokkien background will find it easier to grasp Japanese, and if the person can read Chinese, it would be even easier to learn Kanji.

Back to the topic, it is a little weird to send students to study Pharmacy in Japan, which I believe, will be using Japanese then...

[nemosmknimh]

as for my case >.<

i think when i'm a 6 years old boy, i went to see doctor, and the doctor prescribe me some medicine to take of cuz. then the nurse told me to took immediately after I recieve the medicine.. i follow exactly the same la..

and from then.... i get even worse, stomachache and allergy... because the medicine cannot be taken empty-stomach..

from then, i'm being inspired to being a pharmacy...

i do told the interviewer this during the interview.


u got a chance to get the scholars!!!
dont worry

[starlover]

We have heard of all sorts of reasons people want to become doctors, but we rarely listen to the stories of future pharmacists, anybody care to share?

i don't even think of being a pharmacist before..

just decided it when i got my spm result..haha :P

i hate it when people keep asking me, why not medic?

aih, i think pharmacists are really important persons..they are the experts in medicine and drugs..not only doctors are important

i hope i manage to secure the scholarship to study pharmacy :amuse *pray*

[Miracle_seed]

i hate it when people keep asking me, why not medic?

aih, i think pharmacists are really important persons..they are the experts in medicine and drugs..not only doctors are important
Yeah, they have thrown a wrong question, instead it should be "Why pharmacy?" :P

[Saikit]

pharmacy also include lab work such as discovery of new drugs and dispensing drug... and yet give advise to those in need when concerning health problems :D

[lesto]

Actually the questions that were posed to me were, "Why Pharmacy? Why not medicine?" So they usually ask both. I remember one girl during JPA interview, when asked, "Why did you choose pharmacy?" she replied, "Because i like chemistry." "Why not chemical engineering then?" "Errrmmm, because I love biology!" "Then why not medicine?" "EEErrrrrrmmmmmm ..... "
Haha...

Anyway, for my case... I attended a pharmacy exposure course last year at Manipal College Melaka and this field really interests me from that day onwards... The talks given were inspiring and encouraging...

[starlover]

Actually the questions that were posed to me were, "Why Pharmacy? Why not medicine?" So they usually ask both. I remember one girl during JPA interview, when asked, "Why did you choose pharmacy?" she replied, "Because i like chemistry." "Why not chemical engineering then?" "Errrmmm, because I love biology!" "Then why not medicine?" "EEErrrrrrmmmmmm ..... "
Haha...

Anyway, for my case... I attended a pharmacy exposure course last year at Manipal College Melaka and this field really interests me from that day onwards... The talks given were inspiring and encouraging...

so what did u get from the course?

[nemosmknimh]

so what did u get from the course?


i also interested to know

[Miracle_seed]

Actually the questions that were posed to me were, "Why Pharmacy? Why not medicine?" So they usually ask both. I remember one girl during JPA interview, when asked, "Why did you choose pharmacy?" she replied, "Because i like chemistry." "Why not chemical engineering then?" "Errrmmm, because I love biology!" "Then why not medicine?" "EEErrrrrrmmmmmm ..... "
Haha... I think it's a misconception that if you love chemistry you should opt for pharmacy, pharmacy involves only a part of chemistry, i.e. mainly organic chemistry. Apart from that, you'll still learn lots of biology stuff, such as biosynthesis pathway, and many reactions down to cellular level, If I'm not mistaken, physiology should be in the syllabus as well (I think this is common to all health-related courses). Again interest in biology does not equal to interest in doing medicine.

[ZZZ345]

I think it's a misconception that if you love chemistry you should opt for pharmacy, pharmacy involves only a part of chemistry, i.e. mainly organic chemistry. Apart from that, you'll still learn lots of biology stuff, such as biosynthesis pathway, and many reactions down to cellular level, If I'm not mistaken, physiology should be in the syllabus as well (I think this is common to all health-related courses). Again interest in biology does not equal to interest in doing medicine.
True indeed. Even though chemistry is the heart of pharmacy, it's important we consider many other factors before deciding to study pharmacy, like the stuff we study besides chemistry and also the pharmacist job itself.

For example, some people may think that it's fun to be a pharmacist mixing chemicals to compound medicine and drugs, but actually these medicines are usually manufactured in factories while pharmacists spend much more time advising doctors, nurses and patients on proper usage of drugs.

[Athersin]

While Obama proves that you can get to the top regardless of where or what you do, type of profession does have some bearing as to where you will ended up.

While pharmacist started work with a much higher salary than others, many are stuck where they are in term of financial reward. A pharmacy's pharmacist will often remain a pharmacy's pharmacist and there is a limit as to how much more they can pay you. They certainly can not pay you million ringgit annual salary.

On the other hand, fresh accountant started with pitiful low financial rewards but it is often the route taken to become CEO/CFO of big firms to earn millions in annual salary (before this credit crunch, think wall streets & finance and you get the idea). If you also have law background, even better.

My opinion. If you have really big dream and ability, pharmacy or engineering isn't the best route to the very top. Account & law is.

[Saikit]

While Obama proves that you can get to the top regardless of where or what you do, type of profession does have some bearing as to where you will ended up.

While pharmacist started work with a much higher salary than others, many are stuck where they are in term of financial reward. A pharmacy's pharmacist will often remain a pharmacy's pharmacist and there is a limit as to how much more they can pay you. They certainly can not pay you million ringgit annual salary.

On the other hand, fresh accountant started with pitiful low financial rewards but it is often the route taken to become CEO/CFO of big firms to earn millions in annual salary (before this credit crunch, think wall streets & finance and you get the idea). If you also have law background, even better.

My opinion. If you have really big dream and ability, pharmacy or engineering isn't the best route to the very top. Account & law is.

totally agree with you, but i already read the similar of this else where.. hahah... but i will still wanna become a pharmacist... money its nt the biggest problem here.. i just wanna do the job that i'm interested, but not regret in the future..

thanks anyway :P

[starlover]

totally agree with you, but i already read the similar of this else where.. hahah... but i will still wanna become a pharmacist... money its nt the biggest problem here.. i just wanna do the job that i'm interested, but not regret in the future..

thanks anyway :P

yeah, me too..:P

i just want to be a pharmacist..

[xellos]

My opinion. If you have really big dream and ability, pharmacy or engineering isn't the best route to the very top. Account & law is.

I respect you opinion, but it do not have to be in way too. It's just the matter of how much you willing to learn or improve yourself. Lets review the current top 10 billionaires.

THE BILLIONAIRES


William Gates III (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_William-Gates-III_BH69.html)
Warren Buffett (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Warren-Buffett_C0R3.html)
Carlos Slim Hel? (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Carlos-Slim-Helu-family_WYDJ.html)
Lawrence Ellison (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Lawrence-Ellison_JKEX.html)
Ingvar Kamprad (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Ingvar-Kamprad-family_BWQ7.html)
Karl Albrecht (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Karl-Albrecht_3VFF.html)
Mukesh Ambani (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Mukesh-Ambani_NY3A.html)
Lakshmi Mittal (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Lakshmi-Mittal_R0YG.html)
Theo Albrecht (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Theo-Albrecht_787P.html)
Amancio Ortega (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Amancio-Ortega_9PLV.html)
Jim Walton (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Jim-Walton_JI38.html)
Alice Walton (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Alice-Walton_9S8R.html)
Christy Walton (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Christy-Walton-family_N9CY.html)
S Robson Walton (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_S-Robson-Walton_P47X.html)
Bernard Arnault (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Bernard-Arnault_QD7M.html)
Li Ka-shing (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Li-Ka-shing_SO0W.html)
Michael Bloomberg (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Michael-Bloomberg_C610.html)
Stefan Persson (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Stefan-Persson_XM99.html)
Charles Koch (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_Charles-Koch_Z9KL.html)
David Koch (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/10/billionaires-2009-richest-people_David-Koch_QMFE.html)

Adopted from http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/11/worlds-richest-people-billionaires-2009-billionaires_land.html

As what we observe here, initially - the early part of the life - their hard work and perseverance is what showed them the path. The common example, Bill gates. He didn't study law,medicine, accounting, or engineering.

He was just an ordinary student who was studying computer science before being dropped out. It was due to his creative ideas,which lead to the innovation of Microsoft. But now, who is he? A CEO and co-founder of multi-billion Microsoft.

Another example, Larry Page and Serge Bring - Google co-founder and CEO. At the age of 26, they are the richest young man . Again, they did not study law or accounting. But rather, their ability to spot the opportunity - the internet is missing the most powerful search engine - and come up with search engine of course with Ad-sense made who they are today.

Summarized, eventually there will one time where if you want to exercise a career advancement, you will have to learn about management, accounting, law and etc. I would like to stress here, do what you're interested in first. You can always pursue those 'CEO required courses' later.

I'm sure there is ample for opportunity for pharmacist- not just distributing medicine- in companies like GlaxoSmithKline .
http://www.gsk.com/careers/index.htm

[Keiko123]

Is the $$$, the wealth really important??? I dont think so.
Let's say, if your career can earn much more money than other fields, however, you have no interest or not happy at all while you're struggling hard in your career, finally end up with nothing, does this mean a bliss in life?

It's inevitable that money is important in life nowadays, but then, without happiness, is the life blissful?

What I want to emphasize here is, certainly there's NO career can be regarded as a security that ensures you can earn a bunch of money in future. It's your capabilty that counts.

Even someone who opens kopitiam could become rich someday.

We dont want any discrimination of different careers, do we?

Just head towards your interest. Otherwise, it's pointless for you to continue pursuing something just because money but not based on your enthusiasm. Doing something reluctantly is definitely not my utmost will.

[ZZZ345]

totally agree with you, but i already read the similar of this else where.. hahah... but i will still wanna become a pharmacist... money its nt the biggest problem here.. i just wanna do the job that i'm interested, but not regret in the future..

thanks anyway :P

yeah, me too..:P

i just want to be a pharmacist..
I'm also having the same thought actually. Just be a pharmacist, get a job a I like instead of earning a lot of big bucks.

But we may never know, even if we love very much our future job as pharmacist, what if someday we will think that RM4000-6000 is still not enough for ourselves? What if we feel like climbing higher and higher for more $$$$?

[Saikit]

then u can try to get PhD, become a lecturer in so and so colleges or what... i think they will pay u higher salary...

besides, pharmacist also have a flexible working hour... u can invest in some business activities also... but there;s risk out dere.

[fabregas]

then u can try to get PhD, become a lecturer in so and so colleges or what... i think they will pay u higher salary...

besides, pharmacist also have a flexible working hour... u can invest in some business activities also... but there;s risk out dere.
Agree.

Theres always opportunities to earn money, so dun be too worried =P

Even as a pharmacist, u can learn as much as a doctor through experience. Experience is very important when comes to the medical field. So, DONT LOOK DOWN ON PHARMACISTS!

[Miracle_seed]

I think you all missed out an important route for pharmacists to earn big bucks, open a pharmacy and you'll see the money rolling in....

[Saikit]

yeap... opening a shop would help you to earn a lot.. provided YOUR SHOP IS QUITE WELL KNOWN. :laugh

[Miracle_seed]

yeap... opening a shop would help you to earn a lot.. provided YOUR SHOP IS QUITE WELL KNOWN. :laughThe location is rather important. Pick a populated housing area, and you'll have decent business. Since we talk about business, price is quite important, if you sell the medicine at the price a little lower, you'll get more customers soon. Nowadays many people prefer to buy medicine from pharmacy, because it is cheaper than getting it from clinics, just that they will come with doctor's prescription, or sample of medicine, instead of being prescribed by pharmacists.

There were only one or two pharmacies 10 years ago in my hometown, but I think there are more than 10 now, most of them just opened within last few years. So, can you see the potential of pharmaceutical business?

[Saikit]

The location is rather important. Pick a populated housing area, and you'll have decent business. Since we talk about business, price is quite important, if you sell the medicine at the price a little lower, you'll get more customers soon. Nowadays many people prefer to buy medicine from pharmacy, because it is cheaper than getting it from clinics, just that they will come with doctor's prescription, or sample of medicine, instead of being prescribed by pharmacists.

There waere only one or two pharmacies 10 years ago in my hometown, but I think there are more than 10 now, most of them just opened within last few years. So, can you see the potential of pharmaceutical business?

yea.. you're right :P wooo... hope i can get the scholarship :P

[louisev7]

Hope by the time I graduate and become a pharmacist (God Bless Me), there is still space for me to perform..( quite worry the demand of pharmacist will become lesser and lessr soon)

[Saikit]

Hope by the time I graduate and become a pharmacist (God Bless Me), there is still space for me to perform..( quite worry the demand of pharmacist will become lesser and lessr soon)

well, i don think so if malaysia is going to instill the western dispensing medicine method.. but then.. the needs of pharmacist will be even more than now.. the career prospect of a pharmacist is quite wide... and well... being logically... every second also gt ppl sick ~~ and then here is where pharmacist comes in

[starlover]

i wonder why there are more females applying pharmacy than males..lol xD

[ZZZ345]

i wonder why there are more females applying pharmacy than males..lol xD
Maybe all the males already applied for engineering? lolol

And 2 more weeks left everyone. Will JPA announce the results at 12am or 8am?

[starlover]

Maybe all the males already applied for engineering? lolol

And 2 more weeks left everyone. Will JPA announce the results at 12am or 8am?

i think should be 12 am right?don't want to wait any longer :P

[SjPark]

possibly 12am...

[ZZZ345]

Ok 12 more days everyone.

So if we are so fortunate to get the scholarship, where would we like to study?

I wish I could go to NZ. Nice, peaceful and quiet environment over there, very suitable for study.:))

[holycreeper]

I prefer UK for MPharm. :D... But I will go anywhere JPA gives me if I get this scholarship. (hopefully).

Good luck guys. Less than 2 weeks to go. I am in desperate need for luck.

[starlover]

I prefer UK for MPharm. :D... But I will go anywhere JPA gives me if I get this scholarship. (hopefully).

Good luck guys. Less than 2 weeks to go. I am in desperate need for luck.

hey, me too..i prefer UK but i'll go anywhere jpa gives me..just hoping im lucky enough to be selected :amuse

[Cheryl_91]

Time really flies.Only few more days to go.Wondering who will be the lucky ones here..Anyway good luck everyone! Be optimistic :)

[holycreeper]

Good luck!

[ZZZ345]

I just noticed something.
Last year's JPA pharmacy thread had 22 voters in their poll.
But this thread's poll only had 11 voters until now.
Does this imply there are fewer pharmacy applicants this year?

Woot! 100 posts!

[starlover]

hey guys~
the result is coming out real soonnn :laugh

hoping all of us get it :amuse

btw, what is IMU twinning programme?

[xellos]

hey guys~
the result is coming out real soonnn :laugh

hoping all of us get it :amuse

btw, what is IMU twinning programme?

You'll be doing 2 1/2 years here and another 2 1/2 years in foreign university. Please kindly refer to IMU website for more details.

[Saikit]

I just noticed something.
Last year's JPA pharmacy thread had 22 voters in their poll.
But this thread's poll only had 11 voters until now.
Does this imply there are fewer pharmacy applicants this year?

Woot! 100 posts!

you cannot judge in this way... i think they will be more pharmacy applicants this year...

Not necessary for all applicants to come forum and vote right :P

i gt A2 in bio, so just pray hard =) all the best too guys .

[holycreeper]

you cannot judge in this way... i think they will be more pharmacy applicants this year...

Not necessary for all applicants to come forum and vote right :P

i gt A2 in bio, so just pray hard =) all the best too guys .


I couldn't agree more. Don't judge a book by it's cover and don't measure an iceberg by it's tip. LOL...

Well, Saikit, let's pray hard.

[nyiew]

hey guys!u all know pharmacy will b out on 8th of may?my gce o-level B4 leh,hard 2 get tis time...:cry

[nemosmknimh]

just pray lah..........
im so nervous...

[Cheryl_91]

hey guys!u all know pharmacy will b out on 8th of may?my gce o-level B4 leh,hard 2 get tis time...:cry
Hopefully it doesnt change anymore..Have faith in yourself:) Btw,what colleges usually pharmacy students will be sent in for pre-u courses?Usually..Going to have happy thoughts first lol:))

[ZZZ345]

you cannot judge in this way... i think they will be more pharmacy applicants this year...

Not necessary for all applicants to come forum and vote right :P

i gt A2 in bio, so just pray hard =) all the best too guys .
Yeah I was really making blind assumptions lolol. And the voters increased to 19 already!
2 more days to go......

[kerolaura]

15 hours + to countdown. super nervous. since there is only about 4oo chance:nuts

[khool]

gudluck 2 every1!!!!!!

[Saikit]

15 hours + to countdown. super nervous. since there is only about 4oo chance:nuts

wad u mean by 400 chances =.="

[starlover]

400 places for pharmacy? last year only 120

[ZZZ345]

Then let's pray that it increases from 120 to 200+ this year.:))

[nemosmknimh]

agree with ZZZ....
good luck you all!!!!

[Saikit]

Then let's pray that it increases from 120 to 200+ this year.:))

why not 250? =.=" LOLS

[ZZZ345]

WAAA I got it
Congrats to nemo and zorro also.

I was staring at my monitor for 30 seconds. Then I was like:whoo.

[Saikit]

congrats. i failed everything i applied.

[nemosmknimh]

saikit!!!!!!!!!!!!
just apeal appeal and appeal11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lesto]

YAY!!! I got it too! Congrates ZZZ and Nemo... =)
So we might possibly be future classmates huh?...

[khool]

congrats. i failed everything i applied.

same 4 me....:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry

[starlover]

i failed to get the overseas programme..congrats to those who got it

only offered to do it locally at ipts.no chance of going out from malaysia..

still, im grateful..

[kakheng_91]

me din jpa oso... haiz...

[nemosmknimh]

i failed to get the overseas programme..congrats to those who got it

only offered to do it locally at ipts.no chance of going out from malaysia..

still, im grateful..


hey star!!!!
dont be upset!!!
gain your spirit back and do the best that you can....
possibly 4 flat!!!!
impress the jpa officer and maybe they might offer you oversee for degree after that....

[kerolaura]

I got JPA too. if negara tiada means overseas rite?

[nemosmknimh]

I got JPA too. if negara tiada means overseas rite?


guess so....
at least we got it and just wait for the letter

[ZZZ345]

Just wait for your letter Starlover. Maybe JPA will send you to IPTS like IMU twinning also good, so just wait......

Saikit, khool and kakheng, just appeal as nemo said. JPA will also consider giving you guys other courses like sciences and biotechnology, and maybe AT LEAST local universities

And getting JPA scholarship isn't all perfect, we still have to work like 7-10 years for government you know......

[yuan_renn]

Just wait for your letter Starlover. Maybe JPA will send you to IPTS like IMU twinning also good, so just wait......

Saikit, khool and kakheng, just appeal as nemo said. JPA will also consider giving you guys other courses like sciences and biotechnology, and maybe AT LEAST local universities

And getting JPA scholarship isn't all perfect, we still have to work like 7-10 years for government you know......

Not good meh? At least they pay you:))

[Miracle_seed]

And getting JPA scholarship isn't all perfect, we still have to work like 7-10 years for government you know......Bond for pharmacy is 6 years.

[ZZZ345]

So the bond is 6 years then. But something is still confusing me. During registration to be a pharmacist, we need to undergo one year of training or housemanship and then 3 years of compulsory government service. But for JPA pharmacy scholars they still have a 6 years bond. So is it......

Graduation ---> 1 year housemanship ---> 3 years service ---> 6 years bond

OR

Graduation ---> 1 year housemanship ---> 6 years bond

OR

Graduation ---> 1 year housemanship ---> 5 years bond

[dillon91]

i get overseas for pharmacy too....so hope sume of us may be classmates one day?gud luck to everyone ..

[prawnie]

me too! i wonder where did the seniors went to for preparatory programme? and which prep course did they take?

[nemosmknimh]

me too! i wonder where did the seniors went to for preparatory programme? and which prep course did they take?



it depends on the country we got
if australia,maybe SAM or AUSMAT

if UK maybe A-lvls

but i dont really know

any senior recommers wants to help us????

[prawnie]

i prefer to do A Levels, because I'm currently doing A Levels. Finished AS Maths and sitting for AS Maths this Wednesday =D. However, I know that if we want JPA scholarship, we shouldn't be choosy. I'll try my best for whatever course that JPA asks me to do. It's not like I have any other choice. Hehe.

[nemosmknimh]

i prefer to do A Levels, because I'm currently doing A Levels. Finished AS Maths and sitting for AS Maths this Wednesday =D. However, I know that if we want JPA scholarship, we shouldn't be choosy. I'll try my best for whatever course that JPA asks me to do. It's not like I have any other choice. Hehe.


yup!!!true!!!!
furthermore,all the country offered are niceee!!!!

[prawnie]

yes! i feel so lucky and grateful! =)

[Miracle_seed]

So the bond is 6 years then. But something is still confusing me. During registration to be a pharmacist, we need to undergo one year of training or housemanship and then 3 years of compulsory government service. But for JPA pharmacy scholars they still have a 6 years bond. So is it......

Graduation ---> 1 year housemanship ---> 3 years service ---> 6 years bond

OR

Graduation ---> 1 year housemanship ---> 6 years bond

OR

Graduation ---> 1 year housemanship ---> 5 years bondI'm pretty sure it isn't option 1, though I'm no sure whether it's 2 or 3.

[dillon91]

haha...so glad too..however,we still dunno which country we ll be sent to yet :(...so tomolo i will still going kolej matrikulasi johor while waiting for the offer letter from jpa.

[ayja]

me too! i wonder where did the seniors went to for preparatory programme? and which prep course did they take?

Quite a number of them are sent to do the South Australian Matriculation (in this particular college, they don't refer to it as SAM, they refer to it as AUSMAT), cause they are bound for Australia/New Zealand. A fraction would be sent to do A-Levels, at the same prep college, and those are the ones doing twinning (IMU) if I'm not mistaken. Some would also be sent to another prep college, A-Levels, bound for UK. But it really depends, cause they might change from year to year. In my year, the majority are bound for Aus/NZ

[prawnie]

Quite a number of them are sent to do the South Australian Matriculation (in this particular college, they don't refer to it as SAM, they refer to it as AUSMAT), cause they are bound for Australia/New Zealand. A fraction would be sent to do A-Levels, at the same prep college, and those are the ones doing twinning (IMU) if I'm not mistaken. Some would also be sent to another prep college, A-Levels, bound for UK. But it really depends, cause they might change from year to year. In my year, the majority are bound for Aus/NZ

I see. Thanks. =)
This year, I think it's twinning with UK only. There's no direct to UK for this year, as stated in the JPA website before we applied for the scholarship. Where are you going to? Australia?

[nemosmknimh]

Quite a number of them are sent to do the South Australian Matriculation (in this particular college, they don't refer to it as SAM, they refer to it as AUSMAT), cause they are bound for Australia/New Zealand. A fraction would be sent to do A-Levels, at the same prep college, and those are the ones doing twinning (IMU) if I'm not mistaken. Some would also be sent to another prep college, A-Levels, bound for UK. But it really depends, cause they might change from year to year. In my year, the majority are bound for Aus/NZ


so which college will we head to???

[lesto]

i get overseas for pharmacy too....so hope sume of us may be classmates one day?gud luck to everyone ..

Hey which school are you from in Melaka? Sorry to ask but are you chinese?

me too! i wonder where did the seniors went to for preparatory programme? and which prep course did they take?

I've asked this question before. Seniors told me for Aus/NZ bound, we'll do SAM/AUSMAT in INTEC, UiTM Shah Alam. For UK bound, we'll do A-levels in USCI. But another one of my senior told me that some UK bound are sent to INTEC as well... So I'm not very sure... We'll just have to wait for the official letter to arrive.

I see. Thanks. =)
This year, I think it's twinning with UK only. There's no direct to UK for this year, as stated in the JPA website before we applied for the scholarship. Where are you going to? Australia?

Who told you its only twinning with UK? In the website now, I still see the words Negara : Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, & Program Berkembar (International Medical University) Notice the symbol & there? :))

[nemosmknimh]

Hey which school are you from in Melaka? Sorry to ask but are you chinese?



I've asked this question before. Seniors told me for Aus/NZ bound, we'll do SAM/AUSMAT in INTEC, UiTM Shah Alam. For UK bound, we'll do A-levels in USCI. But another one of my senior told me that some UK bound are sent to INTEC as well... So I'm not very sure... We'll just have to wait for the official letter to arrive.



Who told you its only twinning with UK? In the website now, I still see the words Notice the symbol & there? :))


so most of us will meet in INTEC???
hope i wont see my same classmate since form 1 and form2 again!!!!!

[prawnie]

Who told you its only twinning with UK? In the website now, I still see the words Notice the symbol & there? :))

Thanks for correcting me. I missed the symbol '&', I guess. Haha.

[lesto]

so most of us will meet in INTEC???
hope i wont see my same classmate since form 1 and form2 again!!!!!

Haha. Yes I think most probably most of us will be placed in INTEC...
Wow, you have many classmates since form 1 who get JPA Pharmacy overseas as well? I'm the only one from my school who got it...

[nemosmknimh]

Haha. Yes I think most probably most of us will be placed in INTEC...
Wow, you have many classmates since form 1 who get JPA Pharmacy overseas as well? I'm the only one from my school who got it...


3 of my fren got pharmacy too.....
and 1 classmate since form 1 and 2 classmate since form2

[dillon91]

lolz..ya...i am a chinese guy from melaka...dun tell me u r my primary school frend pls :P.short introduction pls?

[lesto]

lolz..ya...i am a chinese guy from melaka...dun tell me u r my primary school frend pls :P.short introduction pls?

Haha... I don't think so gua... What school are you from? I'm from SMK GB and SJK(C) Wen Hua...

[dillon91]

Haha... I don't think so gua... What school are you from? I'm from SMK GB and SJK(C) Wen Hua...
wow...we dunno each other one,haha luckily :P...wow,u mz be a vyvy geng student @<hidden>@<hidden> GBS one...noe wan tian for sure bah?i from smk st david

[zaiy]

i don't even think of being a pharmacist before..

just decided it when i got my spm result..haha :P

i hate it when people keep asking me, why not medic?

aih, i think pharmacists are really important persons..they are the experts in medicine and drugs..not only doctors are important

i hope i manage to secure the scholarship to study pharmacy :amuse *pray*

same here. i hateeee it when people asked why i didnt applied medic.

why why why they should ask that question??

this morning i went for my physiotherapy session and a physiotherapist asked me why not medic, why pharmacy? so weird. i wonder why she didnt asked me, why not PHYSIOTHERAPY, why pharmacy? haha

malaysia has lacking number of pharmacist too, not only doctors. thats why

[Boyz_Zoo]

same here. i hateeee it when people asked why i didnt applied medic.

why why why they should ask that question??

this morning i went for my physiotherapy session and a physiotherapist asked me why not medic, why pharmacy? so weird. i wonder why she didnt asked me, why not PHYSIOTHERAPY, why pharmacy? haha

malaysia has lacking number of pharmacist too, not only doctors. thats why
Cause in this country crazy of medicine/doctor, they will ask such question. Whether you take pharmacy or engineering like me, they will ask the same question. Why not Doctor?

[nemosmknimh]

same here. i hateeee it when people asked why i didnt applied medic.

why why why they should ask that question??

this morning i went for my physiotherapy session and a physiotherapist asked me why not medic, why pharmacy? so weird. i wonder why she didnt asked me, why not PHYSIOTHERAPY, why pharmacy? haha

malaysia has lacking number of pharmacist too, not only doctors. thats why


and why jpa didnt heve physiotherapy course???
haish....

[zaiy]

Cause in this country crazy of medicine/doctor, they will ask such question. Whether you take pharmacy or engineering like me, they will ask the same question. Why not Doctor?


Isn't it? i know that job is noble but if all students apply medicine, there are so many of us will be rejected. and if that happened, the question will change to : why applied medic, why not pharmacy? imagine that. ahah :p

and why jpa didnt heve physiotherapy course???
haish....


yeah, i noticed that. they didn't offer scholarship for the course.
and from my physiotherapist, i was told we are lacking physiotherapist too. hermm..

we'll know which country we are heading to in the offer letter right?
i have a feeling i won't be going to uk. =(

[ayja]

yes you guys will probably (but not necessarily) be in INTEC

[zaiy]

is it true if we're bond to aussie or nz, we will be doing pre-u in intec and ucsi is for pre-u bond to uk?

[ayja]

is it true if we're bond to aussie or nz, we will be doing pre-u in intec and ucsi is for pre-u bond to uk?

Yes. But pre-u UK full is in UCSI. If you're doing IMU twinning then it'll be a-levels at INTEC.

[sopie]

is it true if we're bond to aussie or nz, we will be doing pre-u in intec and ucsi is for pre-u bond to uk?

yup dear~~ if u get uk u're my junior laa.... hehehe:)

[zaiy]

Yes. But pre-u UK full is in UCSI. If you're doing IMU twinning then it'll be a-levels at INTEC.

thanks a bunch! =))

yup dear~~ if u get uk u're my junior laa.... hehehe:)

i hope i WILL to be your junior. =D
oh well, just wait for the letter. hmm

[pureint91]

Phar mostly they will send to aus, all of my seniors hu gt phar gt aus

[sopie]

Phar mostly they will send to aus, all of my seniors hu gt phar gt aus

ermmm....i guess so la cause in ucsi rite now there are 44 people who are pharmacy wannabe...:P

[bekokjai]

anyone one that will be send to INTEC Ausmat will be my jr, AUSMAT 21. Hahaha....
I'm ready to bully u guyz....
Juz kiding.
Well, all da best then.
Itz hard to get till this lvl, tho.
GAMBATEH.....!
Biss dan.
Auf wiedersehen.

[nemosmknimh]

anyone one that will be send to INTEC Ausmat will be my jr, AUSMAT 21. Hahaha....
I'm ready to bully u guyz....
Juz kiding.
Well, all da best then.
Itz hard to get till this lvl, tho.
GAMBATEH.....!
Biss dan.
Auf wiedersehen.



hehe
ausmat senior know deutsch
is there a chance for me to join german class in INTEC???
since i've got basic german and really wish to continue

[zaiy]

what subjects are we taking during a-level? any idea?

[sopie]

what subjects are we taking during a-level? any idea?

Biology, Chemistry, Math, and physics(i HATE it!) if u do a level at ucsi and ktt...physics is "WAJIB"...:mad
if u get intec...b happy cause no physics but u have to take further math(jealous!!!)

[ZZZ345]

Biology, Chemistry, Math, and physics(i HATE it!) if u do a level at ucsi and ktt...physics is "WAJIB"...:mad
if u get intec...b happy cause no physics but u have to take further math(jealous!!!)
So we MUST take 4 subjects for A-level, if we kena UK or IMU-twinning?

[zaiy]

Biology, Chemistry, Math, and physics(i HATE it!) if u do a level at ucsi and ktt...physics is "WAJIB"...:mad
if u get intec...b happy cause no physics but u have to take further math(jealous!!!)


aaaa...i hate physics too. i prefer maths. =.=

btw, anyone have info on twinning programme? i heard it's for not-very-high achievers and the programme is not as good as full time uk/nz/aus bond. is it true? because i'm afraid i might get twinning T.T

[lesto]

Biology, Chemistry, Math, and physics(i HATE it!) if u do a level at ucsi and ktt...physics is "WAJIB"...:mad
if u get intec...b happy cause no physics but u have to take further math(jealous!!!)

Really??? No physics for pharmacy students in INTEC??? *screams with joy*
That just shows how much I really hated physics... :P

[zaiy]

Really??? No physics for pharmacy students in INTEC??? *screams with joy*
That just shows how much I really hated physics... :P

*high 5*
i dunno why i cant go along very well with physics.
i used to like physics. gahh

[sopie]

So we MUST take 4 subjects for A-level, if we kena UK or IMU-twinning?

if u have to do level as ur preparation programme, u have to take 4 subjects except if u get medic-indon u only have to take 3 subjects because ur preparation programme is too short 1 year only.

[ayja]

Actually you have an option at INTEC. You may choose further math (specialist math) or you can choose physics. One way or another, you'll have to take 5 subjects

[zaiy]

Actually you have an option at INTEC. You may choose further math (specialist math) or you can choose physics. One way or another, you'll have to take 5 subjects

and what are the 5 subjects? further maths, biology, chemistry,_,_.??

[ayja]

and what are the 5 subjects? further maths, biology, chemistry,_,_.??

Mathematics, English as Second Language Studies (ESLS), Biology, Chemistry. These 4 are compulsory for Pharmacy students. First semester everyone takes physics as the 5th subject. In second sem you can choose between physics or specialist math.
To date: Physics is compulsory in the first sem.

[dillon91]

can i noe how many years ll we study for pre-u for pharmacy and how many years ll we be studying at oversea?

[runninghorse]

can i noe how many years ll we study for pre-u for pharmacy and how many years ll we be studying at oversea?

Depends.

For Pre-U......

AUSMAT at INTEC - 1.5 years
A levels at UCSI & INTEC - 2 years

Overseas......

NZ/Australia - 4 years
Not sure about UK - maybe 4years?

[zaiy]

Mathematics, English as Second Language Studies (ESLS), Biology, Chemistry. These 4 are compulsory for Pharmacy students. First semester everyone takes physics as the 5th subject. In second sem you can choose between physics or specialist math.
To date: Physics is compulsory in the first sem.

i see...so i cant skip physics after all. hehe..

Depends.

For Pre-U......

AUSMAT at INTEC - 1.5 years
A levels at UCSI & INTEC - 2 years

Overseas......

NZ/Australia - 4 years
Not sure about UK - maybe 4years?

If we're offered twinning programmes, then we need to do A-level at INTEC is it?

[ayja]

i see...so i cant skip physics after all. hehe..



If we're offered twinning programmes, then we need to do A-level at INTEC is it?

Yes. However, it might change this year. So it's best to wait for your offer letter to confirm.

[RestlessMind]

Hye, congrats to those of u who secured the scholarshp dis year... :))
i noticed that someone has `underestimate` opinion bout the twinning programme.. :huh
hav u ever asked any senior to clarify that? plz don`t assume about this b4 u know the truth story...
yes, JPA will send some of the students to UK, Aussie n NZ.. But it will be much depend on ur RESULTS n u have to compete among urself and with others around the world!!! :amuse
During my batch, there were less than 10 pharm students doing AUSMAT in INTEC. but i really don't have any idea whether all of them got places in ausie n nz unis...
i did my A-Level in INTEC and there were 39/40 of us who got IMU twinning.. somehow only 38 managed to further our degree in IMU...
If u guys hav any qs regarding IMU twinning prog, feel free to ask me ya :)

[ilyyy]

err. hey.

im new. i noticed that most of you got in touch wayy wayyyy before i even cared to google around bout ni jpa scolarship. but then i got the scolarship so i got interested. hahah.
nway.
i got tired of waiting.
any of you got the surat tawaran already?

[Boyz_Zoo]

err. hey.

im new. i noticed that most of you got in touch wayy wayyyy before i even cared to google around bout ni jpa scolarship. but then i got the scolarship so i got interested. hahah.
nway.
i got tired of waiting.
any of you got the surat tawaran already?
no one got so far. Only May 29, they will start sending the letter for overseas scholarship.

[ilyyy]

no one got so far. Only May 29, they will start sending the letter for overseas scholarship.

woaa. gila lama lae.
my friends are all over the place already.
im the only one still hanging around in front of the tv munching on junkfood non stop.
ces.
oh well. i look forward to the letter.
its gonna be a great excuse to start shopping.
hee

[YPing]

Hi i'm newbie here obtaining jpa scholarship 2009 for pharmacy course
I'm juz curious
Do i need to take physics as a compulsory subject when studying AUSMAT/A-level?
it seems to be so astonishing for me to know the fact!

[RestlessMind]

Hi i'm newbie here obtaining jpa scholarship 2009 for pharmacy course
I'm juz curious
Do i need to take physics as a compulsory subject when studying AUSMAT/A-level?
it seems to be so astonishing for me to know the fact!

During my bacth (2004) we did not take physics for A-Level at Intec :))

[ilyyy]

aah.
call me daft but
i applied pharmacy cause i thought its the best choice,
but it isnt exactly my favourite thing.
now i got the scholarship.
yea, i like bio, yea, i like chem
but i pray that ill come to really love pharm la when i start stdying it

haiz

[RestlessMind]

aah.
call me daft but
i applied pharmacy cause i thought its the best choice,
but it isnt exactly my favourite thing.
now i got the scholarship.
yea, i like bio, yea, i like chem
but i pray that ill come to really love pharm la when i start stdying it

haiz


btw, there r many stdnts who really wana do this course faild to secure the scholarship :huh
no offense ya.. myb u`ll find quite easy during ur pre-u... but things may b chngd once u further to degree

[zaiy]

Hye, congrats to those of u who secured the scholarshp dis year... :))
i noticed that someone has `underestimate` opinion bout the twinning programme.. :huh
hav u ever asked any senior to clarify that? plz don`t assume about this b4 u know the truth story...
yes, JPA will send some of the students to UK, Aussie n NZ.. But it will be much depend on ur RESULTS n u have to compete among urself and with others around the world!!! :amuse
During my batch, there were less than 10 pharm students doing AUSMAT in INTEC. but i really don't have any idea whether all of them got places in ausie n nz unis...
i did my A-Level in INTEC and there were 39/40 of us who got IMU twinning.. somehow only 38 managed to further our degree in IMU...
If u guys hav any qs regarding IMU twinning prog, feel free to ask me ya :)

i'm afraid you were referring to my previous post? because i think i'm the only one who asked about this twinning programme. but i didnt underestimate it, its just a number of people told me about it. i'm a bit worried but determine to do the best in whatever i do next. :))

did u get twinning programme? maybe i'll be ur junior starting next month or july :P how many subjects do pharm students take?

[nemosmknimh]

im a bit afraid to enter IMU bcos i got stalker there

[zaiy]

im a bit afraid to enter IMU bcos i got stalker there

haha..how do you know someone stalked you?
uuuuu...scary~ :P

[nemosmknimh]

haha..how do you know someone stalked you?
uuuuu...scary~ :P


hurmmm.....
there's a stry behind it
but i guess he's not in IMU now since he got practical in Hosp Seremban

[zaiy]

hurmmm.....
there's a stry behind it
but i guess he's not in IMU now since he got practical in Hosp Seremban

ouh..dont let the stalker be your reason to dislike IMU. :wink

[nemosmknimh]

ouh..dont let the stalker be your reason to dislike IMU. :wink


hey i like IMU
it's a great uni it's specfied into medic/science courses
just afraid to meet that guy
lol
almost all his siblings study there
ahahaha

[ilyyy]

btw, there r many stdnts who really wana do this course faild to secure the scholarship :huh
no offense ya.. myb u`ll find quite easy during ur pre-u... but things may b chngd once u further to degree


yup3.
thought of all the negative stuf too.
but then i think.
if i dont acept ni scholarship, i might flunk sumwer else jga kan.
its wat i make of myself kan.
so well.
im gonna do my best here lah.
not like i have other choices now that registration for matrix is wayyy bhind us.
hahah

[ZZZ345]

Speaking of IMU, there were two twinning options right? Which one will JPA give us?
2 1/2 years in IMU + 1 year in Strathclyde
2 years in IMU + 2 years in Strathclyde

But now they change the 2 1/2 + 1 option to 2+1?

http://www.imu.edu.my/pro-un-pharmacy.html

I hope not the 2+1 option. Pharmacy in 3 years......can die lor

[zaiy]

hey i like IMU
it's a great uni it's specfied into medic/science courses
just afraid to meet that guy
lol
almost all his siblings study there
ahahaha

what other courses are offered in IMU? anyone knows?
medicine one thing for sure :P
if i'm going to IMU, i planned to make friends with students from all courses. :))
now i have interest in physiotherapy i might stalk physio student :laugh
somehow it's a benefit studying in university where the all students learn subjects that 'linked'.

Speaking of IMU, there were two twinning options right? Which one will JPA give us?
2 1/2 years in IMU + 1 year in Strathclyde
2 years in IMU + 2 years in Strathclyde

But now they change the 2 1/2 + 1 option to 2+1?

http://www.imu.edu.my/pro-un-pharmacy.html

I hope not the 2+1 option. Pharmacy in 3 years......can die lor


really??? there are options like that? how on earth are we supposed to complete our 4 years-degree in 3 years? weird. =.=

[RestlessMind]

i'm afraid you were referring to my previous post? because i think i'm the only one who asked about this twinning programme. but i didnt underestimate it, its just a number of people told me about it. i'm a bit worried but determine to do the best in whatever i do next. :))

did u get twinning programme? maybe i'll be ur junior starting next month or july :P how many subjects do pharm students take?

may i know who told u bout this? do they actually study pharm in IMU?:oh
yes i guess so.. after reading the whole pharm thread, i realized tht i also got the same feeling when i was offered this scholarshp long time ago.. :)) i was at KMNS during tht time n i didnt have any idea bout this twinning prog..
when i filled the form only 3 countries were stated = UK, Ausie n Nz and NO twinning prog.. (i`m still wondering the reason until now cz my batch was not the 1st batch to do IMU twinning prog.. ):amuse

i took my A-level in Intec. my batch was called ALM 5 (A-level medicine batch 5) n i guess u already know bout the subjects u have to take rite? 4 sbjects= chem, bio, maths n stats.. as long as u study consistently, there will b no problem to get 15 points (AAA for each subject)

at first, i also had this low self-esteem thingy cz i was offered to do Twinning prog! hwever, after our AS exm rslts were announced, i had realized that my batchmates who aso got twinning prog were brilliant studnts! some of them could even scored 100% for each paper. perhaps tht since pharm is a competitive plus quite expensive course, jpa could not afford to send majority of studnts to go directly to uk, ausie n nz..

n u guys myb aware that the places in ausie n nz uni r very2 limited n every batch
defintly got stdnts who didnt manage to secure places even they met up the jpa's cut off point..so whts the point to allocate so many stdnts to be ausie/nz-bound but the places r not enough 4 every student? :oh

jpa`s policy might change now.. but from wht i read in 1 of the post here, abt 120 places were offered last year for pharm( from 2000 places)
during my time (2004) there were bout 1300 places in total n i dun hav any idea how many places were allocated for pharm.. but if u think logically, it would be much lower during my batch lol :))

Speaking of IMU, there were two twinning options right? Which one will JPA give us?
2 1/2 years in IMU + 1 year in Strathclyde
2 years in IMU + 2 years in Strathclyde

But now they change the 2 1/2 + 1 option to 2+1?

http://www.imu.edu.my/pro-un-pharmacy.html

I hope not the 2+1 option. Pharmacy in 3 years......can die lor

wow imu is changin damn way fast lol :)) i only left imu around 1 1/2 months ago n they hav changed the course structure already? ya i`m looking at the website too..
Two options are offered:


a) 2 + 1 Two and a half years of study (Part A, 5 semesters) at the IMU Bukit Jalil campus, followed by 13 months (Part B, 3 semesters) at the Strathclyde School of Pharmacy, where IMU and UK students are taught together in the final academic year (Year 4).
b) 2 + 2 Two years of study (Part A, 4 semesters) at the IMU Bukit Jalil campus, followed by 2 years (Part B, 4 semesters) at the Strathclyde School of Pharmacy, where IMU and UK students are taught together in Years 3 and 4 of the course.
the numbers stated `2 + 1` however the sentence said that `TWO AND A HALF YEARS `
my lecturers did not mention bout this `2+ 1` thing :amazed
i did `2 1/2 + 1` prog.. there is no way jpa will allow the stdnts to choose the `2+2` options :)) n some more, for 1 batch only bout 20 stdts are allowd to choose this option n ALL of them r private stdnts

[zaiy]

thanks RestlessMind! Now i'm not worried even if i'm going to be offered with twinning programme. as long as i can study under a sponsorship and try my best i guess it's the same to study anywhere. plus i got to stay in malaysia for a longer period. i'm not that desperate to study abroad btw. hehe

[RestlessMind]

Speaking of IMU, there were two twinning options right? Which one will JPA give us?
2 1/2 years in IMU + 1 year in Strathclyde
2 years in IMU + 2 years in Strathclyde

But now they change the 2 1/2 + 1 option to 2+1?

http://www.imu.edu.my/pro-un-pharmacy.html

I hope not the 2+1 option. Pharmacy in 3 years......can die lor

not die la.. myb somehow u`ll end up suffering from depression or anxiety only hehe :P

[nemosmknimh]

http://www.google.com.my/search?q=intec&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=50&sa=N


found this blog about living in INTEC

[ZZZ345]

Anyway, my mommy just called JPA and IMU.

First of all, there is no such thing as 2+1. Only 2 1/2 +1 and 2+2 in IMU. Sorry for the confusion.

For those students who got IPTS pharmacy, JPA will be sending them to Nottingham in Semenyih here. This year's students may be a bit "lucky" as they might be doing Nottingham's 2+2 program. However, JPA also said that they are negotiating with Nottingham and trying to allow the students to complete all 4 years in Malaysia.

For us who got luar negara pharmacy, JPA will be sending us to Australia, New Zealand, UK and IMU. IMU-bound students will be doing A-Levels. During admission into IMU, JPA said they will leave the students' applications to IMU. The students get to choose whether they want 2 1/2 +1 or 2+2. In the end IMU will make the final decision depending on their performance in A-Levels. Anyhow we better work hard to score 4As if we are going to study A-Levels

The underlined part is only the story we heard when we called IMU. We just dunno how true it is.

[ayja]

http://www.google.com.my/search?q=intec&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=50&sa=N


found this blog about living in INTEC

there are many recommers here at INTEC, you can just ask =) and you don't live in INTEC, INTEC is the college. The hostel is called Akasia/Cemara/Cendana.

[zaiy]

there are many recommers here at INTEC, you can just ask =) and you don't live in INTEC, INTEC is the college. The hostel is called Akasia/Cemara/Cendana.

the hostel is at section 18 isnt it? is it far from INTEC in section 17? a friend told me we need to take a bus.

[runninghorse]

the hostel is at section 18 isnt it? is it far from INTEC in section 17? a friend told me we need to take a bus.

Not really far.

And school bus is provided throughout the day to and from INTEC. Free service.

[prawnie]

I understand that JPA sends some of those who got Pharmacy (overseas) to do A Level at UCSI. I would like to know, where do the UCSI JPA scholars live? Do they all live together like those INTEC JPA scholars (I know INTEC JPA scholars live together in Akasia/Cemara/Cendana)? Would anyone kindly give me the link to the threads/posts which tell us more about it? I couldn't find it.

Thanking everyone in advance.

[ZZZ345]

I understand that JPA sends some of those who got Pharmacy (overseas) to do A Level at UCSI. I would like to know, where do the UCSI JPA scholars live? Do they all live together like those INTEC JPA scholars (I know INTEC JPA scholars live together in Akasia/Cemara/Cendana)? Would anyone kindly give me the link to the threads/posts which tell us more about it? I couldn't find it.

Thanking everyone in advance.
One of our senior recommer, tanyijing2007 got JPA pharmacy last year and he's going to UK. Now he's studying A-Levels in UCSI.
Apparently he's staying off campus in Angkasa condo near UCSI. Not in Cemara/Cendana/Akasia.

http://www.recom.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6837&highlight=pharmacy&page=16
post #152

http://www.recom.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6995&page=27
post #266

http://www.propnet.com.my/property/10952

Man......that place looks damn nice......

[RestlessMind]

Anyway, my mommy just called JPA and IMU.

First of all, there is no such thing as 2+1. Only 2 1/2 +1 and 2+2 in IMU. Sorry for the confusion.

For those students who got IPTS pharmacy, JPA will be sending them to Nottingham in Semenyih here. This year's students may be a bit "lucky" as they might be doing Nottingham's 2+2 program. However, JPA also said that they are negotiating with Nottingham and trying to allow the students to complete all 4 years in Malaysia.

For us who got luar negara pharmacy, JPA will be sending us to Australia, New Zealand, UK and IMU. IMU-bound students will be doing A-Levels. During admission into IMU, JPA said they will leave the students' applications to IMU. The students get to choose whether they want 2 1/2 +1 or 2+2. In the end IMU will make the final decision depending on their performance in A-Levels. Anyhow we better work hard to score 4As if we are going to study A-Levels

The underlined part is only the story we heard when we called IMU. We just dunno how true it is.

i think its not ur fault. i also checkd the website n it was written like that
oho, their policy changed already... my bacth is P107(pharmacy enrolled in february 2007).. the batches currently enrolled in IMU r P108(sem 4) n P109(sem 2)..
the 2+2 option ws introduced for P108 n as far as i know, imu only had limited places for this option... none of P108 Jpa scholars got this option.. i`m not sure bout P109 :oh
The 2+2 option has the advantage that u can apply directly for pre reg training in UK (thts wht most of private stdnts really want to do)
usually jpa scholars dont hav any problem to score 15 (if u take chem, bio, maths n stats) but yes there r stdnts who only manage to enter with 13 or 14...
the cut off point for jpa scholars in my batch is 13 n i know some of prvt stdnts got only 12..
do the jpa officer/imu staff told u tht u cn actually take 4 subjcts? i mentioned that we took 4 sbjcts but the marks for maths n stats were added together n both ws considered as 1 subject... sound confusing but i hope u can get wht i mean :))

Not really far.

And school bus is provided throughout the day to and from INTEC. Free service.

haha i just recalled my memorable time in intec! the bus should be around most of the time from about 7am till late in evening (Ausmat students often finish their class very late, some more some lecturers do give classes at night). i remembered a friend of mine ws so stressful to have her class test at night :wink ya forgot to tell u. she ws ausie bound dentistry studnt, she did pas the jpa`s cut off point however she didnt manage to secure place in any ausie uni n she ended up taking dentistry at uni of trisakti, jakarta, indonesia...
i dont mean to scare anyone who r ausie/nz bond dentistry stdnts here.. but if medicine or pharm stdnts fail to get places there, most of them wll go to imu/mmmc (for medicine) n imu (for pharm)
since indonesia is out of list dis year, most probably the dentistry stdnts who fail to get places wll go to india instead..
ya another point to mention.. my friend`s lil bro is currently doing a-level at ktt.. he is indonesia-bound studnt howevr jpa mght send him to india instead.. he has no idea where he`ll go for the moment...

[zaiy]

classes at night?? whoa. cant wait so start pre-u! i wanna know how my life gonna be

[CinD]

may i knw wat's it meant for fail to secure the places in university??
did u meant tat although we r under jpa scholarship BUT if we did x really excellent in A-lvl then we might probably rejected by the universities oversea????? and finally ends up wif finishing our courses / degree in local u???????
(< i m curious abt tis point, i always heard rumours abt many jpa scholars finally didn't manage to get into uni oversea jz bcoz of their performance in A-lvl...is it true? >)

[RestlessMind]

i dun hav any idea bout uk-bound stdnts who do a level n fly to uk directly... during my batch, i dono none of them..
myb u can ask the more recent batches.. i notcd that one of the recommer here (sopie) is currently doin a-level at ucsi
but 4 imu-bound stdnts at intec, it is less probable that we r rejctd by imu... my batch at intec got around 40 stdnts who wr pharm imu-bound. but somehow only 38 managed to enter imu.. i du hav any idea bout the others eg whthr they faild the cut off point or the faild the interview b4 admission into imu.. n i also dont have any idea where r they now..
edexcel a level for me is not so difficult.. so many studnt got FULL MARKS for each paper, i don think u will have prob to obtain at least 13 points :)

[ayja]

classes at night?? whoa. cant wait so start pre-u! i wanna know how my life gonna be

For AUSMAT - in second sem most topic tests (common tests which all classes taking that subject sit for) will be held at night.

this is because class hours are relatively long, compared to other programmes.

Semester 2 - you'll have 34-hour per week. So your schedule is quite packed, with classes from 8-4 everyday except friday (8-12 noon) and most science classes would have 8-6 class like, two days a week. So yeap, pretty tiring. and for them to arrange tests such that it does not coincide with one class' schedule is not easy - hence it's at night.

First sem you'll have 8-4 classes, so most of your tests will be like 4.30-6 and all.

[CinD]

i m oso a jpa scholar for pharmacy course....
looking so many posts abt pharmacy course, i m nw having a bit headache......;p
hahaahaha........XD hope i can secure it til i graduate......
i think a tough life ll start when we start our study life....
nw, siting at home feeling tooo boring....

anyway, hope tat evryone can achieve own dreams..........

[sopie]

I understand that JPA sends some of those who got Pharmacy (overseas) to do A Level at UCSI. I would like to know, where do the UCSI JPA scholars live? Do they all live together like those INTEC JPA scholars (I know INTEC JPA scholars live together in Akasia/Cemara/Cendana)? Would anyone kindly give me the link to the threads/posts which tell us more about it? I couldn't find it.

Thanking everyone in advance.

huhuhu...u want to know where we live? we live in a beautiful angkasa condo with wonderful scenery of klcc and kl(at least from my condo view la..if u lucky) tower plus a very big swimming pool... there will be 6 people in each condo but if u are lucky it will be 5... 5 minutes walk from condo to usci...prepare urselves cause for the first two month u will feel very tired cause it's kinda hilly here..hehehe... what's else?? seniors lived in resident hall inside usci and i think the coming batch will live there not in angkasa condo(this is not very realiable...dont trust!!)

class will start at 8 am or 10 pm till 12 pm or 2 pm or 4 pm( depending on ur class timetable la)...dont worry there will be at least 2 hours break

may i knw wat's it meant for fail to secure the places in university??
did u meant tat although we r under jpa scholarship BUT if we did x really excellent in A-lvl then we might probably rejected by the universities oversea????? and finally ends up wif finishing our courses / degree in local u???????
(< i m curious abt tis point, i always heard rumours abt many jpa scholars finally didn't manage to get into uni oversea jz bcoz of their performance in A-lvl...is it true? >)

aiyooo...if u are pharmacy DONT WORRY TOO MUCH!!.... ALL my seniors who are pharmacy bound got conditional offer letters already from uk-universities such as cardiff, notingham etc etc. If u are dentistry-bound like me, then do worry so much k.....:( pharmacy..blah:P u worry i laugh.. no hard feeling k

[zaiy]

For AUSMAT - in second sem most topic tests (common tests which all classes taking that subject sit for) will be held at night.

this is because class hours are relatively long, compared to other programmes.

Semester 2 - you'll have 34-hour per week. So your schedule is quite packed, with classes from 8-4 everyday except friday (8-12 noon) and most science classes would have 8-6 class like, two days a week. So yeap, pretty tiring. and for them to arrange tests such that it does not coincide with one class' schedule is not easy - hence it's at night.

First sem you'll have 8-4 classes, so most of your tests will be like 4.30-6 and all.


seriously??? sounds pretty tiring >.<
but seeing my sister survived this -packed schedule, i think i wont hv a big problem though.
aiya..i really really hope my future seniors will be helpful :wink

[RestlessMind]

huhuhu...u want to know where we live? we live in a beautiful angkasa condo with wonderful scenery of klcc and kl(at least from my condo view la..if u lucky) tower plus a very big swimming pool... there will be 6 people in each condo but if u are lucky it will be 5... 5 minutes walk from condo to usci...prepare urselves cause for the first two month u will feel very tired cause it's kinda hilly here..hehehe... what's else?? seniors lived in resident hall inside usci and i think the coming batch will live there not in angkasa condo(this is not very realiable...dont trust!!)

class will start at 8 am or 10 pm till 12 pm or 2 pm or 4 pm( depending on ur class timetable la)...dont worry there will be at least 2 hours break



aiyooo...if u are pharmacy DONT WORRY TOO MUCH!!.... ALL my seniors who are pharmacy bound got conditional offer letters already from uk-universities such as cardiff, notingham etc etc. If u are dentistry-bound like me, then do worry so much k.....:( pharmacy..blah:P u worry i laugh.. no hard feeling k

angkasa condo haha many africans r staying there. same like my house at vista komanwel :)) btw sopie wht is ur cut off point? r u taking edexcel or cambridge board? a level is easy la, can score 100% for every paper :))

[sopie]

angkasa condo haha many africans r staying there. same like my house at vista komanwel :)) btw sopie wht is ur cut off point? r u taking edexcel or cambridge board? a level is easy la, can score 100% for every paper :))

hahahaha...yeah there are a lot of african here...some of my classmate are nigerian too... my cut off point?? BBB for JPA but if uk-universities (dentistry)requirement is AAB but for pharmacy i think universities requirement is ABB(top u) or even BBB.... i'm taking edexcel..if u r kiasu person sure can get 100% lor...

[RestlessMind]

hahahaha...yeah there are a lot of african here...some of my classmate are nigerian too... my cut off point?? BBB for JPA but if uk-universities (dentistry)requirement is AAB but for pharmacy i think universities requirement is ABB(top u) or even BBB.... i'm taking edexcel..if u r kiasu person sure can get 100% lor...

jpa always change their requirement. during my time it ws the other way around. jpa`s cut off point is 13 while imu need only 11 :))
haha no la i`m not tht kind of kiasu ppl.. i only got full marks for unit 5 n 6 for chem.
ya i really love a-level chem. btw do u take ur AS? or all papers taken during A2?

[Sshuang]

Hey I am new here. I got pharmacy offer too. Can i ask that the country jpa going to send us is depending on our overall performance ? I can see that many of our senior been sent to aus and nz. Only a few been sent to uk is it ?? :)

[nemosmknimh]

yeah
i also want to know how they choose student to each country...
like what is the common characteristic among UK-bound students??
and how about Aussie and NZ students

[zaiy]

same here. i'm curious about it. what i know is those who studying in ucsi will be going for uk and students who are doing ausmat in intec will be send to aussie or nz. they choose according to spm results and school achievement is it?
after the final exam, i mean, after completing pre-u, how do we know (if ausmat students) if we are going to aussie or nz? those in uk will fly to uk for sure.

[ayja]

Hey I am new here. I got pharmacy offer too. Can i ask that the country jpa going to send us is depending on our overall performance ? I can see that many of our senior been sent to aus and nz. Only a few been sent to uk is it ?? :)

yeah
i also want to know how they choose student to each country...
like what is the common characteristic among UK-bound students??
and how about Aussie and NZ students

same here. i'm curious about it. what i know is those who studying in ucsi will be going for uk and students who are doing ausmat in intec will be send to aussie or nz. they choose according to spm results and school achievement is it?
after the final exam, i mean, after completing pre-u, how do we know (if ausmat students) if we are going to aussie or nz? those in uk will fly to uk for sure.

It will be stated in your letter. No known 'characteristics'. If you get Australia, you fly to Australia. If you get NZ, you go to NZ. At the end of it all, it's still an education. Why bother so much about reasons you get sent to Aus/NZ/UK.

[zaiy]

It will be stated in your letter. No known 'characteristics'. If you get Australia, you fly to Australia. If you get NZ, you go to NZ. At the end of it all, it's still an education. Why bother so much about reasons you get sent to Aus/NZ/UK.

i dont bother so much btw. whether its uk nz aus or twinning.
as long as i can pursue my study.
i'm just curious.
curiosity kills the cat they say. haha :laugh

[RestlessMind]

Hey I am new here. I got pharmacy offer too. Can i ask that the country jpa going to send us is depending on our overall performance ? I can see that many of our senior been sent to aus and nz. Only a few been sent to uk is it ?? :)

where do u get the bold information? hav u read in my previous post? the current batch in IMU r P108( jpa scholars batch 2005) and P109 (Jpa scholars batch 2006) n there r around 40 of them for each batch.. do u think 40 stdnts r classified as `many` or `few`?:P

the 2007 batch r currntly havng their A2 exm now n they will enrol in feb 2010. while 2008 batch is now in their sem 2/sem 3 in intec.

about `a few sent to uk` thing, mayb sopie can answer the qs, how many stdnts exactly r bound to uk at ucsi.

n also i did mention bout the limited places in ausie/nz uni for pharm course, i`m sure if u read other thread, others hav mentnd bout this issue too :)

[sopie]

jpa always change their requirement. during my time it ws the other way around. jpa`s cut off point is 13 while imu need only 11 :))
haha no la i`m not tht kind of kiasu ppl.. i only got full marks for unit 5 n 6 for chem.
ya i really love a-level chem. btw do u take ur AS? or all papers taken during A2?

hahaha..same with me la i got 100 for my chem and math onli...the rest is ok la...hehe....no i haven't taken my a2...finish taking as exam next week...last papers YEAH!!

Hey I am new here. I got pharmacy offer too. Can i ask that the country jpa going to send us is depending on our overall performance ? I can see that many of our senior been sent to aus and nz. Only a few been sent to uk is it ?? :)

oh no no no...my batch there are about 5o something going to uk...same with the seniors

[RestlessMind]

hahaha..same with me la i got 100 for my chem and math onli...the rest is ok la...hehe....no i haven't taken my a2...finish taking as exam next week...last papers YEAH!!



oh no no no...my batch there are about 5o something going to uk...same with the seniors

cheh i thought u`r taking A2 already meh.. haha AS can la.. so easy..just like SPM qs..:P even my lecturer told us to jump from kl tower if we didnt score for AS papers..
50 somthing? 50 all pharm? ya i thnk its logic cz last year there wr 120 places offerd for pharm. if around 50 r uk-bound, my estimate 50 for imu-bound then left bout 20places to ausie/nz. this is my opinion only.
ya forgot to mention, for 2005 batch, 1 class (bout 20 stdnts) n 2006 batch (duno the figure) wr sent to SIT International college in klang. they wr twinning with University of South Australia

[Miracle_seed]

I've been wondering on this quite sometime. What subjects do pharmacy students study for first year? I just know that dental students have some common subjects as medical students for first year, just to different degree of details, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry. What about pharmacy students? I bet physiology and biochemistry is a must...?

[RestlessMind]

I've been wondering on this quite sometime. What subjects do pharmacy students study for first year? I just know that dental students have some common subjects as medical students for first year, just to different degree of details, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry. What about pharmacy students? I bet physiology and biochemistry is a must...?

i thnk it depends on which uni.within the same uni but different pharm courses, the stdnts also learn different subjects.
For Bpharm (local program)
Semester 1

Basic Mathematics
Biological Science
General Chemistry
Genetics for Pharmacists
Human Biology
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Statistics for Health Professionals
English
Pengajian Islam/Moral
Semester 2

Cardiovascular System
General Pharmacology
Haematology System
Pharmaceutical Organic
Chemistry 2
Pharmaceutics I
Physical Pharmacy
Understanding the Patient
Bahasa Malaysia

For Mpharm (twinning program)

Semester 1

Basic Mathematics
Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacists
Biopharmacy I
Physiology I
Bioscience I for Pharmacists
Personal Skills Development I

Semerster 2

English Studies
Personal Skills Development I
Physiology II
Bioscience II for Pharmacists
Foundation Pharmacy
Statistics for Pharmaceutical Sciences

u can look here http://www.imu.edu.my/pro-un-pharmacy.html

[conanlover]

hello everyone!!
i jz joined recom..hehe.
i oso get the pharmacy course offered by jpa..thanks god!
jz wanna noe how the bond things work?
i mean we bond wif the government for 6 years rite?but how does it actually works?
thanks for the ans!!!^^

[Sshuang]

where do u get the bold information? hav u read in my previous post? the current batch in IMU r P108( jpa scholars batch 2005) and P109 (Jpa scholars batch 2006) n there r around 40 of them for each batch.. do u think 40 stdnts r classified as `many` or `few`?:P

the 2007 batch r currntly havng their A2 exm now n they will enrol in feb 2010. while 2008 batch is now in their sem 2/sem 3 in intec.

about `a few sent to uk` thing, mayb sopie can answer the qs, how many stdnts exactly r bound to uk at ucsi.

n also i did mention bout the limited places in ausie/nz uni for pharm course, i`m sure if u read other thread, others hav mentnd bout this issue too :)

Because seems like many seniors study ausmat in intec(to aus and nz is it) ... less recommers are in ucsi(to uk is it) is it ?? so wonder less ppl are sent to uk ... hehe ..:)

[sopie]

cheh i thought u`r taking A2 already meh.. haha AS can la.. so easy..just like SPM qs..:P even my lecturer told us to jump from kl tower if we didnt score for AS papers..
50 somthing? 50 all pharm? ya i thnk its logic cz last year there wr 120 places offerd for pharm. if around 50 r uk-bound, my estimate 50 for imu-bound then left bout 20places to ausie/nz. this is my opinion only.
ya forgot to mention, for 2005 batch, 1 class (bout 20 stdnts) n 2006 batch (duno the figure) wr sent to SIT International college in klang. they wr twinning with University of South Australia

haha..i'm taking edexcel new syllabus which the new AS is equivalent to the old A2 according to my lecturers... The most sad part is i'm one of the few first batch... no textbook for the first 4-5 months... then onli specifications they provide us... the textbook for A2 also they don't published yet... the onli thing i'm taking old syllabus is math. The they provide sample asessment questions which they said the questions there are like actual exam...when enter the hall..open the papers... *faint* NOT SAME AT ALL!

Because seems like many seniors study ausmat in intec(to aus and nz is it) ... less recommers are in ucsi(to uk is it) is it ?? so wonder less ppl are sent to uk ... hehe ..:)

my pharmacy friends are too busy studying la dear~~....exam next week... not like me... lazy :P

[RestlessMind]

haha..i'm taking edexcel new syllabus which the new AS is equivalent to the old A2 according to my lecturers... The most sad part is i'm one of the few first batch... no textbook for the first 4-5 months... then onli specifications they provide us... the textbook for A2 also they don't published yet... the onli thing i'm taking old syllabus is math. The they provide sample asessment questions which they said the questions there are like actual exam...when enter the hall..open the papers... *faint* NOT SAME AT ALL!



my pharmacy friends are too busy studying la dear~~....exam next week... not like me... lazy :P


nah, i thnk uk-bound stdnts like u should not hav any prob even they chngd the syllibus already rite? u stll hv a long way to go!! :))
ya i thnk some of us here simply conclude that whn there is no/few recomrs bound to certain country, then the total number of students sent to that particular country is few also
come on la, not all of thm r recomrs n even they r recomrs, myb they r kind of busy to post here :)

[lesto]

Hmmm. I realised only a few guys are doing pharmacy. In fact, for this year's JPA batch, i think only a handful of guys got it. I can see that most of you are gals here... hmmm, wonder why...

[RestlessMind]

Hmmm. I realised only a few guys are doing pharmacy. In fact, for this year's JPA batch, i think only a handful of guys got it. I can see that most of you are gals here... hmmm, wonder why...


the trend continues from my batch until dis year... :))

[YPing]

Hope all the guys who get pharmacy can get along with each other
See u all soon!!

[holycreeper]

Hey guys.... Anyone has received the offer letter yet? Cause a recommer received an offer letter recently. check out here... http://recom.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8258&page=27

[ZZZ345]

Hey guys.... Anyone has received the offer letter yet? Cause a recommer received an offer letter recently. check out here... http://recom.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8258&page=27
Not yet......
But that means we should be ready for the letter's arrival. Should be anytime in this or next week.

I guess our holiday will be over really soon. Once our letters arrive, we are going to be really busy for the preparation.

[Smallkiong]

hello, nice to meet you all. really feel grateful tat after offered pharmacy in jpa this year. May i know got who guys offered pharmacy? as i know few guys got pharmacy=d:)

[nemosmknimh]

lesto is a guy!!!

[holycreeper]

hello, nice to meet you all. really feel grateful tat after offered pharmacy in jpa this year. May i know got who guys offered pharmacy? as i know few guys got pharmacy=d:)


Well, I'm one of the Guys who was offered. Maybe we could be classmates.

[Smallkiong]

I am Sarawakian. Where do you come from?
haha, males in pharmacy really extincted. haha

[lesto]

hello, nice to meet you all. really feel grateful tat after offered pharmacy in jpa this year. May i know got who guys offered pharmacy? as i know few guys got pharmacy=d:)

Well, I'm one of the Guys who was offered. Maybe we could be classmates.

Hehe... Join the club, guys! From what I've gathered from this thread (did not check the "JPA Application results" thread), I think there are only 6 male recommers who got JPA Pharmacy: Me, you two, ZZZ..., YPing and Dillon91. This is sad to note...

PS: Sorry, anyone did i left out? =)

[nemosmknimh]

Hehe... Join the club, guys! From what I've gathered from this thread (did not check the "JPA Application results" thread), I think there are only 6 male recommers who got JPA Pharmacy: Me, you two, ZZZ..., YPing and Dillon91. This is sad to note...

PS: Sorry, anyone did i left out? =)


guys i got INTEC for A-lvl med
http://topaz.kampus17.uitm.edu.my/nsas/
check yours

[lesto]

guys i got INTEC for A-lvl med
http://topaz.kampus17.uitm.edu.my/nsas/
check yours

Med??? Medicine??? I thought if you get INTEC means you're doing AUSMAT? And my ic number is not in the system!

[nemosmknimh]

Med??? Medicine??? I thought if you get INTEC means you're doing AUSMAT? And my ic number is not in the system!


then!!!!it means u got UCSI!!!i damn jealous........
sob sob

[ayja]

Med??? Medicine??? I thought if you get INTEC means you're doing AUSMAT? And my ic number is not in the system!

Got A-Levels, AUSMAT in INTEC. Not necessarily AUSMAT alone. INTEC means you'll be our juniors =)

[lesto]

then!!!!it means u got UCSI!!!i damn jealous........
sob sob

HUH??? Serious????? :amazed:amazed:amazed Anyone else checked that link out yet???
Why did u say you got A-level's medicine?

Got A-Levels, AUSMAT in INTEC. Not necessarily AUSMAT alone. INTEC means you'll be our juniors =)

Oh but pharmacy students don't do a-levels in INTEC except for IMU students right? Those pharma students going INTEC are all Aus/NZ bound only right? So they're doing AUSMAT only...

[nemosmknimh]

Got A-Levels, AUSMAT in INTEC. Not necessarily AUSMAT alone. INTEC means you'll be our juniors =)

u a-lvl also??
where will i head to??
twinning??

[ayja]

HUH??? Serious????? :amazed:amazed:amazed Anyone else checked that link out yet???
Why did u say you got A-level's medicine?



Oh but pharmacy students don't do a-levels in INTEC except for IMU students right? Those pharma students going INTEC are all Aus/NZ bound only right? So they're doing AUSMAT only...


ok I think either you or I am confused. You know that INTEC is the prep college. You do your pre-u there. SO, if you're pharmacy - and you get
IMU - you do A Levels
Aus/NZ - you do AUSMAT
UK - a levels at UCSI.

Hope that's clear.

u a-lvl also??
where will i head to??
twinning??

And no I'm not alvl.

And the topaz.kampus17 website is not to check your place in the college, it's actually to generate your bill so you can pay the fees.

Hope that clears some things up.

[lesto]

u a-lvl also??
where will i head to??
twinning??

Hey what does it say at the website after you typed in your ic number?

ok I think either you or I am confused. You know that INTEC is the prep college. You do your pre-u there. SO, if you're pharmacy - and you get
IMU - you do A Levels
Aus/NZ - you do AUSMAT
UK - a levels at UCSI.

Hope that's clear.

And no I'm not alvl I'm AUSMAT. if you get medicine INTEC, either you get IMU, PMC-Ireland or Melaka-Mannipal. Twinning programmes.
OR
you get Australia/New Zealand full. Then you'll be doing AUSMAT

And the topaz.kampus17 website is not to check your place in the college, it's actually to generate your bill so you can pay the fees.

Hope that clears some things up.

Yeah that's why I'm confused since she said she got A-levels in INTEC and she's doing Pharmacy and NOT medicine.

[ayja]

Hey what does it say at the website after you typed in your ic number?



Yeah that's why I'm confused since she said she got A-levels in INTEC and she's doing Pharmacy and NOT medicine.

OH.. that means it's IMU twinning pharmacy. Yeah. My bad. They call it ALM which stands for alevels medicine. But yeah they have pharm students as well

[lesto]

OH.. that means it's IMU twinning pharmacy. Yeah. My bad. They call it ALM which stands for alevels medicine. But yeah they have pharm students as well

OH! I see.... I get it now... Thanks for clearing my (and i think all our) confusion.

[Sshuang]

I have typed my ic no .. same result ..
not in their system ...

[conanlover]

hey,i check the intec website le.i oso get it o..haha.:)
i get the A-level medicine.so how it works actually?
bcz there stil no stated any country o,which means the probabality i get to australia is higher is it?:huh