QIU expanded our industry-academia collaborative network today after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alpro Pharmacy—one of Malaysia’s largest community pharmacy chains.
The MoU was signed by QIU Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Goh and Alpro Pharmacy People Management Manager Chong Pay Yi, the Dean of QIU’s Faculty of Pharmacy Prof Datuk Dr Allan Mathews and Alpro pharmacy manager Young Kai Sien.
With Alpro’s extensive grid of over 200 locations nationwide, the partnership promises to provide valuable opportunities for our Faculty of Pharmacy students and academics to engage in internships, industrial training, research, and collaborative projects, offering hands-on experience and exposure to community pharmacy best practices.
Our newest industrial partner will work towards includes fostering a nurturing environment for students, providing valuable industry insights through guest lectures or any CPD talks, facilitating internships and placements, and promoting research collaboration.
Meanwhile, the Faculty of Pharmacy will focus on providing a platform for Alpro Pharmacy to engage with faculty members and students—enabling knowledge sharing, professional development, and research
opportunities.
The collaboration adds another feather to QIU’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme, which is one of the most extensive and holistic programmes of its kind in Malaysia.
Fully accredited for a maximum period by the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, QIU’s programme excelled in 10 areas of good practice, achieving an official status of ‘Excellent’ in the process.
Congratulations to both parties! We look forward to seeing more exciting and beneficial partnerships in the future.
