Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies

Semester 1:

• Essential Chemistry and Applications (6)
  
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry (6)
  
• Human Physiology (12)
  
• Introduction to Professional Practices in Pharmaceutical Services (6)
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction (6)
  

Semester 2:

• Pharmaceutics (9)
  
• Human Disease (15)
  
• IT Essentials -  Health and Life Sciences(6)
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence (6)
  

Semester 3:

• Basic Pharmacology (15)
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search (9)
  

Semester 4:

• Introduction to Dispensing (15)
  
• System Pharmacology I (15)
  
• Hospital Pharmacy Practice (11)
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation (10)
  
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6)
  

Semester 5:

• Dispensing Practice I (15)
  
• System Pharmacology II (15)
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentation, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6)
  

Semester 6:

• Dispensing Practice II (15)
  
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Infection Control (15)
  
• Enrichment Module A (6)
  
• Enrichment Module B (3)
  

Semester 7:

• Drug Therapeutics (15)
  
• Pharmaceutical Services in Residential Care Home (8)
  
• Project (9.5)
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing (9)
  
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3)
  
• Industrial Attachment (10)
  

Semester 8:

• Dispensing Practice III (19)
  
• Patient Counseling and Education (8)
  
• Project (9.5)
  

 [Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 334]
Note:
All students will be required to take and pass all of the Structured Whole Person Development modules before graduation. Students possessing at least two-year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Higher Diploma Programme) can apply for module exemption subject to passing the related assessment. Please click here  for details.