Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
JS2420
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine 中藥學學士(榮譽)
BPharm
Short Description
The programme encompasses pharmaceutical science of Chinese Materia Medica (CMM), basic theories of Chinese medicine, basic science, western pharmacy and practicum training. During the four-year study, students are required to complete a 15-week practicum and an Honours Project. Throughout the programme, research concepts and tools are introduced, and the concept of “Whole Person Education” is also emphasised in the student-oriented General Education programme.
Student Learning Experiences
Starting from year one of the study, students will attend the practicum sessions in which they have plenty opportunities to broaden their knowledge. In the second year, students are required to attend a 2-week practicum in the Medicinal Botany. During the summer breaks after the third and fourth years of study, they will attend the practicum in either a pharmaceutical plant or an herbarium in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shaoguan or Guangzhou.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities of the BPharm graduates include CMM quality control in the government sectors and business management in the commercial sector of Chinese medicines. Graduates can also pursue research postgraduate study in either local or overseas institutions for the development of new drugs.
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Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| Two of the following elective subjects: | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote3 | 3 |
| CHEMISTRYNote2 | 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.]
Note 3: The other elective must be any Category A subjects or Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2).
Remarks on other requirements:
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend interview.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGENote2 | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
Note 1: For Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, alternative Chinese Language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University (except for the programmes offered by the School of Chinese Medicine) are listed in the website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_chineserequirement
Note 2: Equivalences to Level 3 in HKDSE English Language are listed in the website:
https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_eng_requirement
Note 3:
- One of the elective subjects must be Category A subjects (Senior Secondary Subjects) (unless specified otherwise by individual programmes).
- Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) is recognised for fulfilling elective subject requirements.
- Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilling elective subject requirements. Please refer to the programme entrance requirements of individual programmes for details.
Remarks on admissions score: Individual programme would adopt different score formulae for calculating applicants’ admissions scores. Please refer to the following link for the updated score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2023 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
For 2023 entry, HKBU accepts combined results and will count the best results for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 186 | 234 | 339 | 467 | 408 | 1634 |
| 2021 | 206 | 227 | 360 | 490 | 390 | 1673 |
| 2020 | 197 | 257 | 430 | 531 | 472 | 1887 |
| 2019 | 197 | 249 | 427 | 611 | 434 | 1918 |
| 2018 | 241 | 303 | 500 | 679 | 551 | 2274 |
| 2017 | 280 | 393 | 618 | 792 | 609 | 2692 |
| 2016 | 274 | 348 | 673 | 808 | 687 | 2790 |
| 2015 | 313 | 460 | 778 | 1048 | 907 | 3506 |
| 2014 | 417 | 550 | 1024 | 1398 | 1080 | 4469 |
| 2013 | 463 | 629 | 1084 | 1378 | 1092 | 4646 |
| 2012 | 246 | 297 | 543 | 786 | 673 | 2545 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2017 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 2015 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2013 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |