PHARMACY

Pharmacy is a crucial field within the healthcare system, playing an important role in protecting public health and advancing the pharmaceutical industry. If you are passionate about science, eager to contribute to the healthcare sector, and want to join a promising industry, Pharmacy is an opportunity you should not miss.

Program Introduction

When it comes to pharmacy, most people immediately associate it with drug manufacturing and selling. However, this understanding is somewhat misleading. Pharmacy is an ancient profession that has existed since the beginning of human medical activities. So, what is modern pharmacy as a field of study? After graduation, do students really only become pharmaceutical representatives? Are there other better career paths and choices? Let's take a closer look at the real pharmacy profession.

Pharmacy is a profession within the medical field, specifically under the category of pharmacy studies, that primarily deals with all aspects related to drugs. Specifically, it covers the research, development, production, processing, and distribution of drugs. Anything related to "drugs" throughout these processes falls within the scope of pharmacy research.

People often confuse pharmacy with pharmaceutical engineering in the field of engineering. Pharmacy mainly focuses on basic research related to the drugs themselves, while pharmaceutical engineering emphasizes the manufacturing and production of qualified drugs.

Training Objectives

The objective of this program is to help international students familiarize themselves with China’s history, geography, society, and economy, along with the basic knowledge of Chinese culture, political system, and diplomatic policies. It aims to help students understand China’s mainstream values and public moral concepts, as well as cultivate a strong awareness of the rule of law and ethical values.

The program also aims to cultivate international students' awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills in understanding and adapting to cultural diversity, enabling them to play an effective role in mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation among different ethnic groups, societies, and nations.

International students will also develop a certain degree of global vision in their field and will be able to apply their professional knowledge and skills in the practical environments of various countries, with initial abilities to engage in international exchanges and cooperation.

The program trains international students in the basic theories, knowledge, and experimental skills of pharmacy, enabling them to work as high-quality professionals in the fields of drug discovery and evaluation, pharmaceutical formulation design and preparation, drug quality standard research and control, pharmaceutical management, and pharmacy services.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates from this program must meet the following knowledge, skills, and quality requirements:

Knowledge Requirements

(1) Master the basic theories and methods of natural sciences such as mathematics and physics related to pharmacy.

(2) Master the basic theories, methods, knowledge, and skills in chemistry, life sciences, and medicine related to pharmacy.

(3) Master the basic theories, knowledge, and skills in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and pharmaceutical analysis, and receive basic training in experimental skills and scientific research.

(4) Familiarize themselves with the laws, regulations, and policies of pharmaceutical management, and understand the relationship between drug safety, efficacy, and legal management.

Skills Requirements

(5) Possess basic abilities in drug research and development, drug production, drug quality control, and clinical application of drugs.

(6) Demonstrate strong logical thinking, innovative ability, independent work ability, and practical application ability.
(7) Have basic research skills, initial scientific research abilities, and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems.

(8) Have strong computer application skills and be able to use modern information technology to retrieve literature, search for relevant information, and solve related problems.

(9) Have strong innovation awareness, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and teamwork spirit.

(10) Be proficient in one foreign language for learning, communication, and work, and possess a good understanding of humanities, social sciences, modern science and technology, and the arts.

Quality Requirements

(11) Possess patriotism, national unity, and collectivism spirit, meeting the requirements of national ideological education, professional ethics, and other aspects, demonstrating strong moral character, social responsibility, and professional ethics. Graduates should understand and adhere to professional ethics and standards in drug production and fulfill their responsibilities.

(12) Meet the national requirements for physical education and military training, maintaining good physical and mental health. They should also have awareness of self-directed learning and lifelong learning, with the ability to integrate theory with practice and pursue innovative expansion.

Core Courses

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Pharmaceutics

• Pharmacology

• Pharmaceutical Analysis

• Natural Product Chemistry

• Pharmacognosy

• Medicinal Botany

• Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmaceutical Management

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Microbiology and Immunology

• Human Anatomy

• Physiology

• Introduction to Clinical Medicine

Research Directions in Pharmacy

• Biopharmaceuticals and Medicine

• Pharmacy

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Pharmaceutics

Degree Awarded

The program typically awards a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy.

Career Development

Graduates can pursue careers in the following fields:

• Pharmaceutical Companies: Engaged in drug research and development, production, and quality control.

• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agencies: Involved in drug approval, regulation, and management.

• Hospital Pharmacies: Working as clinical pharmacists and in pharmaceutical management.

• Pharmaceutical Sales Companies: Involved in drug sales and market promotion.

• Research Institutions: Engaged in pharmaceutical research and development.

Related Majors

• Pharmaceutical Formulation

• Clinical Pharmacy

• Pharmaceutical Management

• Pharmaceutical Analysis

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Marine Pharmacy

• Cosmetic Science and Technology

Top Universities Offering Pharmacy

• Peking University

• China Pharmaceutical University

• Fudan University

• Sichuan University

• Zhejiang University

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• Shandong University

• Tianjin University

• Tsinghua University

• Sun Yat-sen University

• Huazhong University of Science and Technology

• Jinan University

• Shenyang Pharmaceutical University

• Wuhan University

• Capital Medical University

• Xi'an Jiaotong University

• Central South University

• East China University of Science and Technology

• Harbin Medical University

• Suzhou University

• Nanjing Medical University

• Southern Medical University

• Wenzhou Medical University

• Nankai University

• Xiamen University

• Anhui Medical University

• Jilin University

• Tianjin Medical University

• Guangzhou Medical University

• Lanzhou University