Launched in 2001, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is the sole full-time undergraduate pharmacy programme funded by University Grants Committee in Hong Kong.

Programme Aims

The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge in (i) authentication, identification, quality analysis, quality control and patenting of Chinese medicines (CMs); (ii) the new dosage-form design of modern Chinese medicinal products; (iii) fundamental skills in research and development of Chinese medicinal products; and (iv) regulation and management of the pharmaceutical industry in Hong Kong.

Programme Details

The programme encompasses pharmaceutical science , identification, analysis and quality control of Chinese Materia Medica, basic theories of Chinese Medicine, basic biomedical sciences, western pharmacy and practicum training. During the four-year of studies, students are required to complete a 15-week practicum, and in the final year, students are required to carry out an Honours Project before graduation. Throughout the programme, research concepts and tools are emphasized, and the concept of “Whole Person Education” is also stressed by providing a student-oriented, adaptive and holistic education in the General Education Programme.

4-year Study Schedule
Chinese Medicines Professional Courses
  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Organic Chemistry Lab I & II
  • Pharmaceutical Latin
  • Medicinal Botany I & II
  • Medicinal Botany Lab
  • Supervised Practicum I
Basic Chinese Medicine Courses
  • Fundamental Chinese Medicine
Biomedical Science Courses
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Biomedical Sciences Lab I
Elective courses

Nil

    University Core and General Education courses
    • University Chinese
    • University English I & II
    • History and Civilization
    • Values and the Meaning of Life
    • University Life
    Chinese Medicines Professional Courses
    • Chinese Materia Medica
    • Chemical Analysis
    • Chemical Analysis Lab
    • Phytochemistry
    • Phytochemistry Lab
    Basic Chinese Medicine Courses
    • Chinese Medicinal Formulae
    • Anicent Chinese Medical Prose - Classical Chinese
    Biomedical Science Courses
    • Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
    • Biomedical Science Lab IIB
    • Immunology and Microbiology
    • Pharmacology and Toxicology
    Elective course
    • Free Elective
    University Core and General Education courses
    • Quantitative Reasoning
    • Healthy Lifestyle
    • The Art of Persuasion
    Chinese Medicines Professional Courses
    • Pharmaceutics in Chinese Materia Medica
    • Pharmaceutics in Chinese Materia Medica Lab
    • Herbal Pharmacology
    • Herbal Pharmacology Lab
    • Authentication of Chinese Materia Medica
    • Authentication of Chinese Materia Medica Lab
    • Biopharmaceutics
    • Unique Processing Methods of Chinese Medicines
    • Chinese Medicine Preparation Analysis
    • Chinese Medicine Preparation Analysis Lab
    Basic Chinese Medicine Courses
    • Introduction to Chinese Medicine Practice
    Biomedical Science Courses

    Nil

      Elective course
      • Free Elective
      University Core and General Education courses
      • Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses
      Chinese Medicines Professional Courses
      • Honours Project
      • Supervised Practicum II & III
      • Management of Pharmaceutical Affairs
      Basic Chinese Medicine Courses

      Nil

        Biomedical Science Courses

        Nil

          Elective courses

          Any three of the following courses:

          • Chinese Medicines Merchandise Science
          • Licensing Training for Pharmacist in Chinese Medicines
          • Resources of Chinese Medicinal Plants
          • Marketing of Chinese Medicines and Legal Aspects of International Business
          • Health Care in Chinese Medicine
          • Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking
          • Economics of Health and Medical Care
          University Core and General Education courses
          • GE Capstone

          The above courses are taught in English/Putonghua/Cantonese.

          Practicum & Honors Project

          As early as in the summer of the 1st year of studies, students will have an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in different research areas of medicinal herbs by taking a 2-week practicum in Hong Kong and Mainland. In the summer of 3rd year and the 4th year of studies, students will begin their Supervised Practicums II & III. The arrangement is listed as below:

          • Shenzhen Tsumura Medicine Co. Ltd.
            To conduct the unique processing of Chinese material medica and examine the quality of Chinese medicinal decoction pieces.
          • Local or Mainland Pharmaceutical Company
            To exercise the production and quality examination of Chinese proprietary drugs.
          • Visit of pharmaceutical companies in Hong Kong
          • Pharmacy department of Chinese medicine clinics in Hong Kong
            To practice the dispensing skill and pharmacy management in the clinics of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Yan Chai Hospital, Yan Oi Tong, Pok Oi Hospital and HKBU CM's clinics.
          • Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
            To practice at the dispensing sector, storage room of Chinese medicinal decoction pieces, and decoction preparation sector.

          In the 4th year of studies, students are required to conduct an 8-month Honours Project under the supervision of professors in the School. The research topics include authentication of Chinese materia medica and medicinal herbs, phytochemical constitution and quality control, herbal pharmacology and toxicology, as well as Chinese medicine preparation and new Chinese medicine products development.

          Admission Requirements

          The major student intake is Form 6 graduates with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results who applied via the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS). Applicants with suitable qualifications will also be considered by applying via non-JUPAS route. The approximate annual intake is 20.

          Application Procedures

          Applicants must satisfy the entrance requirements specific to their desired programmes of study IN ADDITION TO the General University Admission Requirements. Please click here for details about the General University Admission Requirements.

          Applicants must satisfy the entrance requirements specific to their desired programmes of study IN ADDITION TO the General University Admission Requirements. Please click here for details about the General University Admission Requirements. 

          Program Requirements#
          HKDSE

          Core Subjects

          English Language

          Level 3

          Chinese Language (Note 1)

          Level 3

          Mathematics

          Level 2

          Citizenship and Social Development

          Attained

          +

          2 Elective Subjects (Note 2+3)

          Level 3

          Note 1:No alternative Chinese language qualifications will be accepted in lieu of HKDSE Chinese language.
          Note 2:One elective must be Chemistry. [Combined Science (Chemistry, Biology) and Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry) will not be recognised as Chemistry (Applied to applicants in or before 2023 as Combined Science has not been offered since AY2021/22).]
          Note 3:The other elective must be any Category A subjects or M1/M2 (Extended Part of Mathematics Module 1 or Module 2).

           

           
          Others
          • High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.
          • School Reference Report will be specially considered.
          • Candidates may be required to attend an interview.

          #The requirements may review from time to time without prior notice. Please refer to the admission information announced by the HKBU Academic Registry as the updated information.

          Applicants seeking admission on the strength of qualifications other than HKDSE results should apply directly to the University. For information on the application procedures and admission requirements, please refer to the website of HKBU Academic Registry.

          Enquiries

          Tel: (852) 3411-2481 / 3411-2960
          Fax: (852) 3411-2461
          Email: bcmd@hkbu.edu.hk