The Department of Pharmacology is one of the foundation departments of the Faculty of Medicine which was established in the 1963. Originally dedicated to the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, department over the years has expanded its teaching responsibilities to cover other healthcare related disciplines within and outside the Faculty of Medicine – like the undergraduate and postgraduate Dental programs, Nursing diploma and degree programs, Pharmacy undergraduate programs and the Biomedical Sciences programmes. For each programme, the overall objective is to produce graduate with knowledge, attitudes and skill appropriate to the particular profession and at a depth and scope which commensurate to the level of specialization as defined by the programmes.
In addition to the above, there also exists some speciality which are grouped according to research and teaching functions. These speciality consist of:
Vision
The vision of this Department is to become a centre of excellence that provides leadership in Pharmacology education, training, research, development and related humanity services to the Malaysian community and to mankind in general.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Pharmacology is to provide high-quality education and training across healthcare disciplines, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills for the responsible use of medications. The department is committed to advancing healthcare standards through excellence in teaching and research, contributing to improved patient outcomes both nationally and globally.
Last Update: 04/12/2024