Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Pharmacy Technology) (2025/2026 intake and onwards)
International Recognition
This programme is positively evaluated by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), Portugal.
Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Pharmacy Technology) programme aims to prepare graduates to be qualified pharmacy technicians, and technicians capable of conducting scientific and clinical researches.
Duration
4 years
Credit Requirements
136 credits
Teaching Language
Chinese and English
Mode
Day programme
Career Prospects
Hospital pharmacies, health centre or clinic pharmacies, community pharmacies, pharmacies in nursing homes or rehabilitation facilities, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical distributors, regulatory authorities, educational and research institutions; or pursuing further study.
Study Plan
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Module |
Type |
Hour |
Credits |
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Year 1 |
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| Anatomy and Physiology | Compulsory | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Biochemistry | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Cell Biology | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Basic Dispensing Techniques I | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Basic Dispensing Techniques II | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| General Biology | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| General Chemistry | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Immunology | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Microbiology | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Introduction to Pharmacy Profession and Ethics | " | 15 hrs | 1 |
| Pathophysiology | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Information Technology | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| English I | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| English II | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Constitution and Basic Law | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Chinese History and Culture | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
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Year 2 |
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| Analytical Chemistry | Compulsory | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Pharmacognosy | Compulsory | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Pharmacy Practice I | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Pharmaceutics | Compulsory | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Pharmacology I | Compulsory | 90 hrs | 6 |
| Pharmacology II | " | 90 hrs | 6 |
| Dermopharmacy and Cosmetic Science | Elective | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Sustainable Development | Elective | 30 hrs | 2 |
| English III | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| English IV | Compulsory | 30 hrs | 2 |
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Students must complete one of the following elective modules to obtain 2 credits: |
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| College Chinese | Elective | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Portuguese | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Physical Education | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Cultural Heritage | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Introduction to Sociology | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
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Year 3 |
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| Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Compulsory | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Pharmacotherapeutics I | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Pharmacotherapeutics II | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Pharmacy Law | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Pharmacy Practice II | " | 60 hrs | 4 |
| Pharmacy Practice III | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| Biostatistics and Epidemiology | " | 45 hrs | 3 |
| English V | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| English VI | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
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Students must complete two of the following elective modules to obtain 4 credits: |
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| Introduction to Psychology | Elective | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Clinical Nutrition | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Medical Portuguese | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Food Safety | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Research Methods | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Public Health and Preventive Medicine | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Health Education and Promotion | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
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Year 4 |
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| Internship I * | Compulsory | — | 5 |
| Internship II * | " | — | 5 |
| Project Report I | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
| Project Report II | " | 30 hrs | 2 |
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Total Credits |
136 |
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* The number of internship hours for the relevant module is 500 hours.
Students from this programme have worked on placements at the following organisations:
- Centro Hospitalar Conde de São Januário
- Centros de Saúde
- Macao Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau
- Kiang Wu Hospital
- Popular Pharmacy
- Lotus Pharmacy
- Pharmacare Pharmacy
- Diligencia Pharmacy
- Healthy Life Pharmacy
- Complexo de Serviços de Apoio ao Cidadão Sénior Pou Tai
- Macau Union Pharmaceutical Limited Company
- MCCY Science & Greater Health Manufactory
- Gold Seasons Firma Limited Company
- Complexo de Serviços de Apoio Ao Cidadão Sénior Retribuição