AS114202
Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with wide range of knowledge, skills and techniques in pharmaceutical science (both western and Chinese medicines) including pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control and operation management.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

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Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Chai Wan)
Programme Stream

Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:

  • Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management)
  • Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Chinese Medicines)

The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the stream in the 2nd semester. Students will be required to attend a test in Semester 1 to determine the studied stream, subject to their choice, test performance and availability of places in specific streams.

Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Technology and Management Stream may be employed as technical / supervisory staff of pharmaceutical manufacturers, or as medical representatives / product registration executives of pharmaceutical traders.  
Graduates of the Chinese Medicines Stream may be employed as Chinese medicine dispensers in Chinese medicine dispensaries, or as technical / supervisory staff in testing laboratories or as research assistants in research institutes for Chinese medicine industries.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • BSc (Hons) in Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy
Professional Recognition

Graduates from Chinese Medicines Stream possess at least 1 year of practical experience in manufacturing of proprietary Chinese medicines or dispensing of Chinese herbal medicines in Hong Kong are recognised by Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong as qualified to be nominated to be the responsible person of the supervision of Manufacturer in proprietary Chinese medicines or Retailer in Chinese herbal medicines.

Graduates from Technology and Management Stream possess at least 3 years of relevant working experience in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality control is recognised by Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Hong Kong as a recognised qualification for the heads of production or quality control in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Note
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  2. For some modules of the programme, the medium of instruction is Chinese (Cantonese).
Curriculum
  • Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Science
  • Human Physiology for Pharmaceutical Science
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Safety & Laboratory Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Regulation and Practice
  • Vocational Chinese Communication:  Putonghua Conversation and Reports+
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - health-and-life-sciences

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management):

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Common Disease
  • Fundamental Organic Chemistry
  • Principles of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and GMP
  • Fundamental Analytical Chemistry
  • Vocational Chinese Communication:  Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing+
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Chinese Medicines):

  • Principles of Chinese Medicine+
  • Medicinal Botany+
  • Fundamental Organic Chemistry
  • Fundamental Analytical Chemistry
  • Authentication in Chinese Materia Medica+
  • Vocational Chinese Communication:  Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing+
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management):

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Operational Management
  • Pharmacology for Common Disease
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Industrial Attachment

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Chinese Medicines):

  • Chinese Materia Medica+
  • Dispensing in Chinese Medicines+
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Industrial Attachment

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management):

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Chinese Materia Medica for Industry Practice+
  • Chinese Medicines Manufacturing+
  • Statistics
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Chinese Medicines):

  • Applied Chemistry of Chinese Medicines+
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Chinese Medicines Manufacturing+
  • Formulas of Chinese Medicines+
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management):

  • Pharmaceutical Marketing & Sales
  • Testing for Proprietary Chinese Medicines+
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Chinese Medicines):

  • Pretreatment of Chinese Materia Medica+
  • Grading of Chinese Materia Medica+
  • Testing for Proprietary Chinese Medicines+
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

 

+ Modules to be delivered in Chinese (Cantonese).

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