Pharmacy The University of Hong Kong

Overview

Graduates of the bachelor of Pharmacy from The University of Hong Kong will be well prepared for continuous postgraduate training through a taught Master of Clinical Pharmacy programme or to pursue academic pharmacy by research postgraduate study

Exciting Opportunities

Local and Overseas Exposure

The new enrichment module will enable students to be involved in a local community service project of their own choices. The module provides them with the chance to engage in activities which benefit different groups in need while enhancing their exposure at the same time. In addition to local experiences, all our pharmacy students will have the opportunity to participate in an international exchange programme. It helps to broaden the students’ understanding of pharmaceutical and social conditions in different countries.  

Placement, Clerkship and Research Project

As part of the curriculum, each pharmacy student will rotate between hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry for at least one week in each setting during the final year of study. In addition, students will have the opportunity to carry out a research project in a specialised area of their choices under the supervision of our academic staff.

Opportunity for Interprofessional Learning

The programme offers invaluable opportunities of interprofessional learning with students from medicine, nursing and Chinese medicine programmes. These interprofessional learning activities will utilise the expertise of students from different backgrounds and foster cooperation.

Career Prospects

Students who have completed a full-time pharmacy degree and one additional year of internship are qualified as registered pharmacists in Hong Kong. Pharmacists are able to practice in a wide variety of areas, including community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmaceutical industries and regulatory agencies. Pharmacists can specialise in various areas of practice including but not limited to: haematology/oncology, infectious diseases, drug information, critical care, paediatrics, etc.