Pharmaceutical Science
Pharmaceutical Science is a systematic study of drugs, including their source, preparation, application, and management. Like clinical medicine, it originates from the humans’ social practice and the demand for a healthy life. Pharmaceutical Science plays an important role in promoting the development of human health in China and the world. The launch of the program by our school was a response to the growing demand for pharmaceutical care in the community and pharmaceutical industry.
The programme not only is developed with reference to well-established pharmacy curricula offered by other renowned universities in China, but also takes the international trends in pharmacist training and the specific demands of China into account. Upon the completion of the program, students can not only have the basic knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical science, but also master the techniques in drug preparation, quality control evaluation, and the assessment of rational drug use. The aim of the programme is to prepare students for undertaking scientific and technological works in the field of drug production, inspection, circulation, use, and research in the future.
Unlike the general pharmacy curriculum, MED offers a degree in pharmaceutical science that focuses on the application of modern technology in drug discovery and design, including drug design based on human genomics data and known protein structures, the application of clinical big data in drug discovery, and the prospects for the development of nanomaterials for drug delivery and tumor targeted therapy are relatively broad. Besides the knowledge of modern pharmacy, students will also have the opportunity to touch upon traditional Chinese medicine, which is the treasure of our cultural heritage. They will understand the history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine, and the impact of Chinese medicine to the development of pharmacy in the world.
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Presidential Chair Professor btzhu@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Executive Associate Dean bantsui@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies) richardye@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Associate Dean (Admissions & Student Affairs) huanghsienda@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Assistant Dean (Postgraduate Affairs) chengang@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Fellow huangz@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Associate Professor (Teaching) baiyun@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Fellow hirao@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Programme Coordinator of Undergraduate Programme in Pharmaceutical Science wangpan@cuhk.edu.cn |
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NELSON, Edmund Anthony Severn (Tony) Leader of M4 Curriculum in Clinical Medicine Programme tonynelson@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Young Fellow chenjihang@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Assistant Dean (Research & Innovation) yangdu@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Young Fellow heyisheng@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Associate Professor zhaoyongjuan@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Young Fellow lizhaoting@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Associate Professor (Research) liuzheng@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Assistant Professor kimsunjin@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Assistant Dean (Education) dujuan@cuhk.edu.cn |
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LEUNG, Wing Por Kevin (Instructor of CHM2118 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory) SSE Professor kevinleung@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Programme Coordinator of Undergraduate Programme in Bioinformatics zhulizhe@cuhk.edu.cn |
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MIYAJIMA, Daigo (Instructor of PHM2006 Medicinal Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Professionals) Presidential Fellow dmiyajima@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Young Fellow chiangyc@cuhk.edu.cn |
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PENG, Xiaoshui (Instructor of CHM2338 Organic Chemistry Laboratory) Presidential Young Fellow xspeng@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Presidential Young Fellow chengguijuan@cuhk.edu.cn |
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QIU, Zijie (Instructor of CHM2110 Analytical Chemistry) Presidential Young Fellow zijieqiu@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Assistant Professor (Teaching) yangzhou@cuhk.edu.cn |
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Lecturer yuyijing@cuhk.edu.cn |
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PING, Zhi (Instructor of PHM3017 Pharmacogenomics) Lecturer pingzhi@cuhk.edu.cn |
| Major Required Courses | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Instructor |
| BIO2001 | Bioethics (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Tony Nelson |
| BIO2101 | Comprehensive Biology Laboratory (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Chen Jihang |
| PHM2010 | Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bai Yun, Prof. Chen Gang |
| CHM2110 | Analytical Chemistry | Professor from SSE |
| BIO2004 | Biochemistry (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Zhao Yongjuan |
| BME2001 | Anatomy/ Physiology (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bao-Ting Zhu, Prof. Wang Pan, Prof. Yang Zhou |
| PHM2002 | Medicinal Microbiology (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Yu Yijing |
| CHM2317 | Organic Chemistry and Biomolecules | Prof. Cheng Guijuan |
| PHM2005 | Fundamentals of Pharmaceutics (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bai Yun |
| CHM2338 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | Professor from SSE |
| PHM2004 | Principles of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bao-Ting Zhu, Prof. Wang Pan |
| PHM2006 | Medicinal Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Professionals (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bai Yun, Prof. Chen Gang, Prof. Wang Pan, Professor from SSE |
| PHM3002 | Pharmacokinetics (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. He Yisheng |
| PHM2003 | Pharmaceutical Science Laboratory I (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bai Yun, Prof. Li Zhaoting |
| PHM3001 | Quality Assurance and Pharmaceutical Analysis (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Bai Yun, Dr. Yu Yijing, Prof. He Yisheng, Prof. Li Zhaoting |
| PHM3006 | Drug Discovery, Development and Regulation (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Li Zhaoting |
| PHM3015 | Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Drugs (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Chen Jihang, Prof. He Yisheng |
| CHM2118 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | Professor from SSE |
| PHM3003 | Pharmaceutical Science Laboratory II (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Wang Pan, Prof. Chen Jihang |
| PHM4003 | Biotech-based Drug Development (Click Here to View Course Outline) | Prof. Li Zhaoting |
| PHM4001 | Final Year Research Project | PI |
| Drug Research |  |
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| Drug Discovery |
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| Drug Production |   |
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| Drug Testing and Control |  |
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| Pharmacy Department of High-end Hospitals |  |
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PharmAcéso was established on August 22, 2022. It is a student organization affiliated with the School of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. PharmAcéso aims to engage students and serve every student majoring in Pharmaceutical Science and other majors who are interested in drug research and development, production, market, etc. PharmAcéso attempts to provide everyone with a platform for academic and research exchange, to help more students understand Pharmaceutical Science, and to popularize practical and fun drug knowledge. PharmAcéso mainly organizes the following activities: academic and research discussions, lectures by experts in the pharmaceutical industry, visits to pharmaceutical companies, and pharmaceutical products workshops.
| Activity Topic | Activity Summary | Activity Photo |
| Thursday Happy Hour: Sophomore & Junior Gathering Night | Enhance students’ understanding of Pharmaceutical Science Programme, and build up a bridge of communication between teachers and students. |  |
| University Clubs Fair | Promote students’ understanding of Pharmaceutical Science Programme, about the importance of medicine to people in life and interesting knowledge about medicine. |  |
| PharmAceso’s lectures: The way to decode medicine, "medicine" has you; The Bright and Dark Sides of Herbal Medicine; The History of Opium and Drug Addiction | Provide opportunities for students interested in Pharmaceutical Science Programme to learn and communicate, and introduce knowledge about drug discovery, Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical history. |  |
| DIY Skincare Products: Egyptian Magic Cream; DIY Ganmaoling Granules; DIY Hand Cream and Lip Balm; DIY Foundation |
Provide students from different backgrounds with opportunities to experience pharmacy-related experiments. |
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| Company Visit to Artivila, Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Pharmacy Department of Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital, 3Sbio Group, Tsumura, Guangdong Innovation Center for Small Molecule Drug Discovery | Pharmaceutical Science Programme cooperates with enterprises specialized in drug research and development, drug manufacturing and production, drug testing, and hospital pharmacy departments to create a unique learning experience for students. |  |
| Pharmaceutical Science Programme Symposium; Further Studies Sharing Session; Career Development Sharing Session | Enhance freshmen’s understanding of Pharmaceutical Science Programme. |  |
| A Wonderful Beginning-Drug Discovery Experiment Showcase! | Provide opportunities for students and teachers to experience basic and interesting pharmaceutical experiments. |  |
| Engagement in School Welcome Week | PharmAceso was introduced to Freshmen. |  |
