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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Pharmacy Technology) (2025/2026 intake and onwards)

Objectives Study Plan Module Description Placement

Programme Specification

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

Module	Type	Hour	Credits
*Year 1*
Anatomy and Physiology	3	45 hrs	---
Biochemistry	3	45 hrs	---
Cell Biology	2	30 hrs	---
Basic Dispensing Techniques I	3	45 hrs	---
Basic Dispensing Techniques II	3	45 hrs	---
General Biology	2	30 hrs	---
General Chemistry	2	30 hrs	---
Immunology	2	30 hrs	---
Microbiology	4	60 hrs	---
Organic Chemistry	3	45 hrs	---
Introduction to Pharmacy Profession and Ethics	1	15 hrs	---
Pathophysiology	4	60 hrs	---
Information Technology	3	45 hrs	---
English I	2	30 hrs	---
English II	2	30 hrs	---
Constitution and Basic Law	2	30 hrs	---
Chinese History and Culture	2	30 hrs	---
*Year 2*
Complete one module from elective group A	2	30 hrs	---
Analytical Chemistry	3	45 hrs	---
Medicinal Chemistry	4	60 hrs	BSOC1102
Pharmaceutical Analysis	4	60 hrs	BSAC2101
Pharmacognosy	4	60 hrs	---
Pharmacy Practice I	2	30 hrs	---
Pharmaceutics	4	60 hrs	---
Pharmacology I	6	90 hrs	BSPP1102
Pharmacology II	6	90 hrs	BSPP1102
Dermopharmacy and Cosmetic Science	2	30 hrs	---
Sustainable Development	2	30 hrs	---
English III	2	30 hrs	---
English IV	2	30 hrs	---
*Year 3*
Complete two modules from elective group B	4	60 hrs	---
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology	2	30 hrs	---
Traditional Chinese Medicine	3	45 hrs	---
Pharmacotherapeutics I	4	60 hrs	BSPY2101 BSPY2102
Pharmacotherapeutics II	4	60 hrs	BSPY2101 BSPY2102
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics	2	30 hrs	---
Pharmacy Law	3	45 hrs	---
Pharmacy Practice II	4	60 hrs	---
Pharmacy Practice III	3	45 hrs	---
Biostatistics and Epidemiology	3	45 hrs	---
English V	2	30 hrs	---
English VI	2	30 hrs	---
*Year 4*
Internship I	5	500 hrs	BSPT3101 BSPT3102 BSPA2102 BSPL3101 BSPP3101 BSPP3102 BSPT2101
Internship II	5	500 hrs	BSIP4101
Project Report I	2	30 hrs	BSPT3101 BSPT3102 BSPA2102 BSPL3101 BSPP3101 BSPP3102 BSPT2101
Project Report II	2	30 hrs	BSTP4101
*Elective Modules - Group A*
College Chinese	2	30 hrs	---
Portuguese	2	30 hrs	---
Physical Education	2	30 hrs	---
Cultural Heritage	2	30 hrs	---
Introduction to Philosophy	2	30 hrs	---
Introduction to Sociology	2	30 hrs	---
*Elective Modules - Group B*
Introduction to Psychology	2	30 hrs	---
Clinical Nutrition	2	30 hrs	---
Medical Portuguese	2	30 hrs	PORT2100
Food Safety	2	30 hrs	---
Research Methods	2	30 hrs	---
Public Health and Preventive Medicine	2	30 hrs	---
Health Education and Promotion	2	30 hrs	---
Total Credits			136

Students from this programme have worked on placements at the following organisations:

Macao

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

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