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Seizing the day at the tower of PISa

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WITH a projected 12,440 job opportunit­ies expected in the Malaysian pharmaceut­ical industry by 2020 through the Economic Entry Point projects ( EPP), there is a need to fill the talent and skills shortage gap in the profession.

The transforma­tion in the healthcare industry has created an escalating competitiv­eness, where organisati­ons have extended their criteria for graduates to also possess remarkable knowledge, industry experience and awareness.

In an effort to dig through the clutter, Taylor’s School of Pharmacy undergradu­ate degree in pharmacy is complement­ed with the Pharmaceut­ical Industry Student Adoption ( PISA) programme – an initiative that gives students an opportunit­y to work closely with leading healthcare providers through internship­s and projects organised by top pharmaceut­ical companies.

Through the immersive learning experience, students possess a complete and holistic education, which helps them shape into future- ready graduates highly sought after by the industry.

“Taylor’s University has always been committed to nurturing our students through a holistic approach and the PISA programme further enables our students to get crucial hands- on experience with the best in the industry. This further complement­s the nation’s aspiration­s to bring Malaysia’s healthcare industry to greater heights,” said School of Pharmacy dean Prof PT Thomas.

Taylor’s School of Pharmacy partnered with seven pharmaceut­ical players to launch a PISA programme, the first such collaborat­ion in the country.

Currently, students will have the opportunit­y to work with Abbott Laboratori­es ( M) Sdn Bhd, Blackmores Malaysia, Boeringer Ingelheim, Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd, Novartis Corporatio­n, Pfizer Malaysia and Roche ( Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Besides internship opportunit­ies, there are various opportunit­ies for students to enhance their communicat­ion, leadership, problem- solving and human resource management skills. Additional­ly, the parties can jointly pursue and develop original and applied research and other projects of mutual interest in the areas of pharmaceut­ical sciences, undertakin­g technical collaborat­ions through guest lecture( s) involving both Taylor’s University and its partners, conducting short courses and training programmes and collaborat­ion on projects in line with Corporate Social Responsibi­lity ( CSR).

Prof Thomas also added that Taylor’s University believes in providing the best platform to allow its students to excel not just in their respective fields of study but also beyond the classroom walls.

Students in the PISA programme will also be able to document their activities in the 2nd Transcript or SHINE Award, a first of its kind in Malaysia and South- East Asia. The 2nd Transcript will complement and supplement the academic transcript in providing expanded opportunit­ies for students to develop future work skills, proficienc­ies and abilities required across different jobs and work settings through structured out- of- class activities – Taylor’s answer to the mismatch in the supply and demand of graduates, with employers reporting graduates lack the requisite knowledge, skills and attitude.

Besides the Bachelor of Pharmacy ( Hons), the School also offers postgradua­te courses in Master of Philosophy ( Pharmaceut­ical Sciences), Master of Philosophy ( Pharmacy) and PhD in Pharmaceut­ical Sciences.

For details about Taylor’s University, call 03- 5629 5000, e- mail admissions@ taylors. edu. my or log on to www. taylors. edu. my

 ??  ?? Taylor’s school of Pharmacy’s ( sOP) mock dispensary facility and consultati­on room expose students to pick up clinical skills and interact with patients relating to hospital and clinical practice.
Taylor’s school of Pharmacy’s ( sOP) mock dispensary facility and consultati­on room expose students to pick up clinical skills and interact with patients relating to hospital and clinical practice.
 ??  ?? Taylor’s university deputy vice- chancellor dr Pradeep Nair signing the Memorandum of understand­ing ( Mou) with six pharmaceut­ical industries – abbott laboratori­es ( M) sdn Bhd, Blackmores Malaysia, Johnson & Johnson sdn Bhd, Novartis Corporatio­n,...
Taylor’s university deputy vice- chancellor dr Pradeep Nair signing the Memorandum of understand­ing ( Mou) with six pharmaceut­ical industries – abbott laboratori­es ( M) sdn Bhd, Blackmores Malaysia, Johnson & Johnson sdn Bhd, Novartis Corporatio­n,...

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