Programme Overview

Background

As healthcare rapidly evolves, the role of professionals in pharmacy is becoming more diverse and extending beyond clinical pharmacy. With the development of complex new therapies such as advanced therapy products, it is foreseen that novel transdisciplinary roles will emerge, requiring skilled candidates with concept of medication knowledge, healthcare system, drug development and more.

Aims and Objectives

The Master of Advanced Pharmacy programme aims to equip our students for essential roles in medication management and to support the evolving needs of the healthcare system and patients. This programme provides postgraduate training that students can customize to their professional needs in pharmacy practice, which may be in hospital, community, the pharmaceutical industry, or innovative transdisciplinary roles.

Programme Features
Expansive Expansive Exposure for Diverse Opportunities

✔Offers wide exposure to develop well-rounded knowledge and skills

✔Create a unique skill set to advance their career and explore innovative roles

Student-Centered Learning Experience

✔Offers students flexibility to choose courses and experiences

✔Places the student's learning experience at the center of curriculum design and delivery

International Perspectiveectives</h3> <ul> <li><span class=Local and International Perspectives

✔Share their insights to give students an international perspective

✔Ensuring the content is highly applicable in HKSAR practice

Connections andworks</h3> <ul> <li><span class=Practicum Experience

✔Offers an authentic and immersive learning experience

✔ Gain hands-on experience to refine core knowledge, communication, teamwork, and research skills

Connections andworks</h3> <ul> <li><span class=Connections and Networks

✔Draw in a rich pool of students and experts from various backgrounds

✔Build understanding between the disciplines and open new doors for collaboration

Programme Information
Mode of Study Normative: Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years
Maximum: Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years
Class Arrangement Weekdays evening and occasional Saturday afternoon
Total Credit Requirements 69 credits
Tuition Fees Part-time: HK$186,300/programme
Full-time: HK$283,590/programme
(The tuition fee will be charged on a credit basis, subject to the University Council's approval)
Start Date September 2027
Application Deadline Round 1 (main):
Non-local: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), April 30, 2027
Local: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), May 31, 2027

Round 2 (Clearing):
Local: 12:00 noon (GMT +8), June 30, 2027
Interview Arrangement Interview may be arranged for shortlisted applicants.

Academic performance, professional experiences and interview performance (if applicable) will be considered in the admission process.