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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

Module

Type

Hour

Credits

Year 1

Anatomy and Physiology

3

45 hrs

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Biochemistry

3

45 hrs

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Cell Biology

2

30 hrs

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Basic Dispensing Techniques I

3

45 hrs

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Basic Dispensing Techniques II

3

45 hrs

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General Biology

2

30 hrs

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General Chemistry

2

30 hrs

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Immunology

2

30 hrs

---

Microbiology

4

60 hrs

---

Organic Chemistry

3

45 hrs

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Introduction to Pharmacy Profession and Ethics

1

15 hrs

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Pathophysiology

4

60 hrs

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Information Technology

3

45 hrs

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English I

2

30 hrs

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English II

2

30 hrs

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Constitution and Basic Law

2

30 hrs

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Chinese History and Culture

2

30 hrs

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Year 2

Complete one module from elective group A

2

30 hrs

---

Analytical Chemistry

3

45 hrs

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Medicinal Chemistry

4

60 hrs

BSOC1102

Pharmaceutical Analysis

4

60 hrs

BSAC2101

Pharmacognosy

4

60 hrs

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Pharmacy Practice I

2

30 hrs

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Pharmaceutics

4

60 hrs

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Pharmacology I

6

90 hrs

BSPP1102

Pharmacology II

6

90 hrs

BSPP1102

Dermopharmacy and Cosmetic Science

2

30 hrs

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Sustainable Development

2

30 hrs

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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

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

3

45 hrs

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Pharmacotherapeutics I

4

60 hrs

BSPY2101
BSPY2102

Pharmacotherapeutics II

4

60 hrs

BSPY2101
BSPY2102

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

2

30 hrs

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Pharmacy Law

3

45 hrs

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Pharmacy Practice II

4

60 hrs

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Pharmacy Practice III

3

45 hrs

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Biostatistics and Epidemiology

3

45 hrs

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English V

2

30 hrs

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English VI

2

30 hrs

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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

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Portuguese

2

30 hrs

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Physical Education

2

30 hrs

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Cultural Heritage

2

30 hrs

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Introduction to Philosophy

2

30 hrs

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Introduction to Sociology

2

30 hrs

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Elective Modules - Group B

Introduction to Psychology

2

30 hrs

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Clinical Nutrition

2

30 hrs

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Medical Portuguese

2

30 hrs

PORT2100

Food Safety

2

30 hrs

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Research Methods

2

30 hrs

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Public Health and Preventive Medicine

2

30 hrs

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Health Education and Promotion

2

30 hrs

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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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