Every now and then, i have been hearing friends discussing whether we can practise as a pharmacist in Singapore.. We will be graduating soon in May 2011 and everyone has started to plan for the future.. Same to me.. I have been cracking my head on where to choose for my PRP and FRP.. In fact, in Malaysia, it's not up for us to choose.. The government will be the one choosing..
Back to the Singapore issue.. Everyone has heard of different versions of stories.. Some said we can work there as long as the employer in Singapore needs us.. Some said we need to take a few exams to be eligible.. But none were 100% sure.. And so, I was online the other day reading about working opportunities in Singapore, as a pharmacist particularly.. I was delighted to come across the news that Singapore actually needs more pharmacists and is planning to increase the number of pharmacists there. I continued reading and browsing for more details..
As with every country, everyone is to be registered with the board of pharmacy before licensed to practice as a pharmacist.. In Singapore,the board of pharmacy is called Singapore Pharmacy Council. I went on further to read on the application procedure. And there, the first requirement:
A.The applicant must be a graduate with a university degree accepted by Singapore Pharmacy Council, and/or registered with a pharmacist registration authority accepted by Singapore Pharmacy Council.
IMU wasn't in the list. The only Malaysian university in the list is USM. Was curious that time that i actually emailed Singapore Pharmacy Council to ask whether there is any possibility that i can work there. And the reply i received today was what i called a slap on my face.
Dear David
The Singapore Pharmacy Council does not recognise any of the pharmacy degrees from International Medical University (IMU) in Malaysia
I have attached the list of the recognised qualifications.
If you become registered in UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada you may apply for pre-registration training in Singapore.
I also regret to inform you that there are no courses or training to prepare you to be registerable in Singapore.
Regards
Shiamala
I think i have just spent Rm126 000 on my IMU degree to be only recognised in Malaysia. Oh my, i couldn't 'talk big' about leaving Malaysia anymore because i am not able to.
11 comments:
Woohooo, IMU is supporting Malaysia government to prevent brain drain.
KC.
So what we can do is to stay here in M'sia to be a the good ones...how i wish i can do that..
by the way, u seems to update ur blog ofter ar....keke...keep going!!
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And be warned when u posted this. You may affect IMU business. Later you'll be interrogated like namewee.
KC
Eddie --> more free mar now.. haha...
KC --> man, think positively.. maybe tomorrow, they will talk to Singapore and get IMU into the list ler? since singapore is considering to add more universities in the list..
Hope you won't want to walk behind me when we enter into faculty 1& 2 tomorrow...haha
KC
Malaysia's not that bad after all :)
hey su ee... u guys are in the list.. unfairness!! hahaha.. malaysia is ok lar.. but the things happening now is really disappointing.. :P
david, i sent an email to them too and that was what i got too...
i didn't know there is still other ppl who is as kepo as me.. lol...
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