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Higher Diploma Programmes

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Programme code AS114202

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced in early November 2023.
Curriculum
Semester 1 :
  • Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Science
  • Human Physiology for Pharmaceutical Science
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Safety & Laboratory Practice
  • Pharmaceutical Regulation and Practices
  • English and Communication : Workplace Interaction
  • Vocational Chinese Communication I : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • Information Technology Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
Semester 2 :
Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management) :
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Common Disease
  • Fundamental Organic Chemistry
  • Principles of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and GMP
  • Fundamental Analytical Chemistry
  • English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication III : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • 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
  • English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication III : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Semester 3 :
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
Semester 4 :
Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management) :
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Chinese Materia Medica for Industry Practice
  • Chinese Medicines Manufacturing
  • Project
  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Common Elective Module
  • 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
  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Common Elective Module
  • Enrichment Module A
Semester 5 :
Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management) :
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing & Sales
  • Testing for Proprietary Chinese Medicines
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Project
  • English and Communication : Reports
  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
  • 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
  • English and Communication : Reports
  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
  • Enrichment Module B
Remark :
The medium of instruction of some modules is Chinese.