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YEAR 2-3 WHY CHOOSE US PROGRAMME FEATURES Build your professional skills Put your knowledge into practice in real-world settings Enjoy hands-on clinical training and enrichment opportunities YEAR 1 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Explore pharmacy in practice through on-site placements with the Pharmacy Experiential Education Programme (PEEP), gaining handson experience across a range of settings. PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (PBL) Strengthen your critical thinking and selfdirected learning skills through practical scenarios, engaging with different perspectives and approaches. TRADITIONAL CHINESE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM), including herbal medicines, nutraceuticals, healthcare products, and cosmetics. INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (IPE) Study alongside students from other disciplines through patient care projects, developing your ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others. ACCREDITED BY HONG KONG PHARMACY AND POISONS BOARD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY The BPharm curriculum combines scientific study with practical training in hospitals, community pharmacies, and industry settings. Through problem-based learning, experiential placements, and enrichment modules, students develop the knowledge, ethical judgement, and patient-focused skills needed to provide responsible pharmaceutical care and contribute to the pharmacy profession locally and globally. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE YEAR 1 • Essential Skills for Pharmacy Students • Integrated Course in Basic Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry • Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice • Introduction to Pharmacy • Drug Discovery • Academic Communication in English • Common Core Courses • Artificial Intelligence Literacy YEAR 2 • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Dosage Form Design • Pharmacy in Body System Series: - Cardiovascular & Renal - Gastrointestinal System, Drug Kinetics and Toxicities - Respiratory System • Pharmacy Practice: Introduction • Academic Communication for Pharmacy Students • Practical Chinese for Pharmacy Students • Common Core Courses • AI Literacy for Pharmacy YEAR 3 • Advanced Drug Delivery • Pharmaceutical Analysis • Pharmacy Practice: Community Pharmacy • Pharmacy in Body System Series: - Endocrinology - Central Nervous System, Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Oncology YEAR 4 • Research Methodology and Research Project# • Pharmacy Practice: Pharmacy Law and Ethics • Industrial Drug Development • Biopharmaceutical Technology and Future Medicines • Pharmacotherapy of Special Populations • Enrichment Module • Electives - Molecular Medicine* - Molecular Pharmacology* - Big Data in Healthcare* - Chinese Medicine for Pharmacy Students* - Cardiopulmonary and Renal Systems** - Artificial Intelligence for Pharmacists* # All Year-4 students have to complete a research project * Elective Courses ** Elective Course for possible articulation to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) upon graduation BACHELOR OF PHARMACY BPHARM JS6494 YEAR 4 BPharm Class of 2025 Malcolm Lang One of the most rewarding aspects of this program was the strong sense of camaraderie we shared with our teachers. Beyond academic excellence, we gained valuable hands-on experience through laboratory work, pharmacy placements, and hospital ward visits. These opportunities, together with the guidance and connections of our professors, gave us an edge in the industry and prepared us to be wellrounded young leaders. BNurs BASc(GHD) BBiomedSc BEng(BmE) BPharm BChinMed MBBS(DMS) MBBS UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2026/27 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2026/27 21 22

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