Pharmaceutical Sciences in Chinese Medicine

The programme adopts a pragmatic approach to strengthen students’ knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences in Chinese medicine. It aims at upgrading students’ ability to comprehend and master the theoretical knowledge of Chinese Medicine pharmacy so that their research ability and problem solving skills can be enhanced through learning of the latest research methodologies and technologies. The programme will help train a generation of modern and scientific professionals in applied Chinese Medicine pharmacy, especially in the areas of product development, quality assurance, drug safety assessment, production management and trading of Chinese medicines or/and healthcare products.

Academic Qualification

1. A bachelor of Chinese Medicine or Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine degree; or
2. A non-Chinese Medicine degree, but with qualifications equivalent to the above, e.g. applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Science or Medicine ; or
3. Pharmacists or registered Chinese Medicine practitioners of Hong Kong; or
4. Graduates of Professional Diploma of Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine or programmes of similar nature, who have more than three years of relevant working experience.

Applicants with qualifications listed in (b), (c) or (d) above may be required to pass an assessment conducted by the Programme Management Committee.

Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants must have:

1. Obtained Grade E or above in Chinese Language and Culture in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination; or
2. Obtained a bachelor’s degree with Chinese language as the primary medium of instruction in the major courses; or
3. Passed the Chinese language test arranged by the School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

The Government offers financial assistance in the form of non-means-tested loan to all students.  The beneficiaries are expected to repay their loans within a specified period after graduation.  Scholarships are bestowed upon selected recipients including new students on the basis of academic merits and other criteria stipulated by the donors.