Crucial hands-on experience

Taylor’s University deputy vice-vhancellor Dr Pradeep Nair (seated, third from left) and School of Pharmacy Dean, Prof Dr P T Thomas (seated, fourth from left) together with representatives from the six pharmaceutical partners at the signing of a memorandum of understanding to launch a Pharmaceutical Industry Student Adoption (PISA) programme.

DRIVEN by changing demographics, a more affluent population and an increasingly health-conscious society, Malaysia’s growing healthcare needs indicate the need for talent development to meet the industry’s rapid growth demands.

Keen to play an active role, Taylor’s University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six pharmaceutical players to launch a Pharmaceutical Industry Student Adoption (PISA) programme, the first of its kind in the country.