Cyberjaya College's Pharmacy Opening Day is dedicated to career in pharmacy

KUCHING, Sept. 26: Cyberjaya Kuching College hosted Pharmacy Open Day as a platform to introduce the field of pharmacy to the community, especially students interested in pursuing studies in healthcare.

The programme also provides students with a clearer picture of the role of pharmacists, learning environment and educational and career opportunities available in the field.

Kuching Cyberjaya College Science Certificate student Jackie Zack Alum, 18, said the program is important in providing early exposure to students about pharmacy and educational pathways that can be explored.

"The main objective of this Pharmacy Open Day is to introduce the pharmaceutical field to the community, especially students interested in healthcare.

"Through this program, students can learn more about the field of pharmacy, learning environments and various roles played by pharmacists", he said when met at the program.

Meanwhile, Cyberjaya Kuching College Medical and Health Sciences Diploma student Andrea Supang Steve, 18, said the programme also gave an insight into basic aspects of drug management.

According to him, students have the opportunity to understand the process of preparing, storing and using medicines correctly, as well as know the opportunities for further studies in pharmacy.

"This program can provide students with exposure to the pharmaceutical field, including proper preparation, storage and use of medicines.

"The programme also helps students learn about educational opportunities such as diploma and degree programmes in pharmacy as well as admission requirements", he said.

Meanwhile, Cyberjaya Kuching College Medical and Health Science Diploma student Healyanna Janne Nelson, 18, said Cyberjaya Kuching College continues to strengthen education and training aspects to ensure its students are prepared to meet the needs of modern healthcare sector.

He said the efforts included curriculum improvement, extension of practical training facilities as well as strengthening cooperation with hospitals and pharmacies.

"Cyberjaya Kuching College is improving the curriculum by adapting it to modern healthcare standards, as well as expanding practice training facilities and strengthening cooperation with leading hospitals and pharmacies.

"The main goal of the college is to produce a generation of students who have real world clinical skills and then become world-class pharmacy professionals capable of contributing to the future of the healthcare sector", he said.