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Year 2 Entry: 3 Years (Full Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full Time) / 2 Years (Work-Study Scheme)
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General Education (GE): Tsing Yi/Chai Wan Campus
The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 19/000688/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2029
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide students with a degree qualification in Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy (CMP) to meet the manpower needs of the CMP industry. Its key objective is to provide students with an integrated CMP education and training so that they can cope with the complex and challenging requirements of the CMP industry. The programme will equip students with a solid foundation of both traditional and scientific knowledge, and practical skills and techniques to undertake professional CMP practices. It will also cultivate students’ analytical skills and critical thinking to enable them to function effectively as supervisors and managers as they progress in their careers.
Career Prospects
- Chinese Medicine (CM) pharmacists in clinics/CM CM hospital
- Testing or Authentication Technical Officers
- Medical representatives (CM)
- CM Purchasing Officers
- CM researchers
- QA or QC Officers in pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Proprietary Chinese Medicine (pCm) Registration Officers
- CM Research Assistant and Laboratory Technician
Professional Recognition
- Graduates of the programme may be nominated as responsible persons or deputies for the supervision of the manufacturing process of proprietary Chinese medicines (section 132(1)(b) of Cap. 549) or as responsible persons or deputies for the supervision of the dispensing of Chinese herbal medicines (section 114(2)(b) of Cap. 549) after accumulating six months of relevant practical experience.
- Graduates of the Programme are eligible to apply for membership of the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Pharmacists Association.
Programme-specific Requirements
For Year 1 Entry:
- For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Foundation in Chinese Medicine, Fundamental Health Care, Health Care Practice, Medical Laboratory Science.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
For Year 2 and Year 3 Entry:
- Higher Diploma OR equivalent qualifications in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:
- Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
- Applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
- For enquiry please contact Department of Food and Health Sciences (Telephone No: 3890 8550 or Email: thei-dfhs@thei.edu.hk).
For Year 1 / Year 2 / Year 3 General Entry Requirement, please refer to Admission
Articulation
The programme provides a solid foundation in academic competence and research capability for students aspiring for further studies. Graduates are eligible to enroll in a taught Master level or to register for research post-graduate Degree programmes, such as Master of Science in Chinese Medicines at HKU, MPhil in Chinese Medicine at CUHK, Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Chinese Medicine; Master of Science in Personal Health Management (Chinese Medicine); Master of Science in Drug Discovery (Modernization of Chinese Medicine) at HKBU, and Master of Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy at MU. Many Chinese Medicine institutions in Mainland also offer Chinese Medicine post-graduate programmes.
Tuition fees
- The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
- The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 per credit:
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| HK$ 3,635 | HK$ 4,730 |
Programme Curriculum
Four Fields
Year 1
- Principles of Chinese Medicine
- Medicinal Botany
- Essential Chemistry
- General Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chinese Materia Medica
- Microbiology
- GE Core Module: Chinese 1
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
- GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
Year 2
- Processing of Chinese Materia Medica
- Macroscopic Authentication in Chinese Materia Medica
- Phytochemistry
- Human Pathophysiology
- Testing Techniques of Drug & Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Biology
- GE Core Module: A.I. & Blockchain in Society & Work
- GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
- GE Elective Module 1#
Year 3
- Microscopic Authentication in Chinese Materia Medica
- Chinese Medicinal Formula
- Pharmaceutics in Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Programme Elective 1
- GE Core Module: Chinese 2
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
- GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
- GE Elective Module 2#
Year 4
- Chinese Medicine Laws & Regulations
- Clinical Pharmacy of Chinese Medicine
- Comprehensive Practice on GMP Production
- Programme Elective 2
- Final Year Project
- Work-integrated Learning*
- GE Elective Module 3#
- GE Elective Module 4#
*Programme Electives
- Epidemiology & Public Health Management
- Functional Food & Nutraceuticals
- Human Resources & Healthcare Facilities Management
- Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare Services
- Applied Research and Creative Thinking
- Functional Food Design
work-integrated learning
Work-integrated Learning (WIL) modules are directed industry attachments that provide powerful learning experiences by integrating theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. Students are required to complete a minimum of 560 hours of Work-integrated Learning to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy.
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Principle
- Internship in different positions and departments.
- Gain experience from the industry to complete a Final Year Project.
Our WIL partners include:
- Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Company Limited
- CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories
- Conduct Chinese Medicine Clinic
- Farm66 Investment Limited
- Filix MedTech Limited
- Haven of Hope Christian Service
- Health Works (Herbal Tea) Company Limited
- Healthy Pharmaceutical Limited
- Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Pharmacists Association
- Hong Kong Po Wo Tong Pharmaceutical Limited
- Hong Kong Productivity Council
- Li Chung Shing Tong (Holdings) Limited
- Licoman Herbal Research Lab. Ltd
- Ling Nam Medicine Factory (Hong Kong) Limited
- L’Occitane
- Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre
- Mytianran
- Pok Oi Hospital
- PuraPharm International (Hong Kong) Limited
- The Hong Kong Buddhist Association
- The Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology Limited
- Tsang Fook Kee Medicine Co
- Wai Yuen Tong Medicine Company Limited
- Wellsoon (International) Medicine Co Ltd
- Yan Oi Tong Limited
