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, basic theories of Chinese Medicine, basic 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 emphasised, and the concept of “Whole Person Education” is also stressed by providing a student-oriented, adaptive and holistic education in the General Education Programme.
Student Learning Experiences
Students will have opportunities to broaden their knowledge by attending practicum sessions as early as in the Year One of studies. After completion of the first year of study, students are required to attend a 2-week practicum in the area of Medicinal Botany. During the summer break after the third year and in the fourth year of studies, practicum will take place in either a pharmaceutical plant or a herbarium in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shaoguan and Guangzhou.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities of the BPharm graduates include quality control and manufacturing, business management, new product development and commercial sector of Chinese medicines. Graduates may also continue their studies by applying for research on Chinese medicines at postgraduate level.
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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: | |
| CHEMISTRYNote2 | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote3 | 3 |
Note 1: No alternative Chinese language qualifications will be accepted in lieu of HKDSE Chinese language.
Note 2: One elective must be 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).
- 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 2022 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |