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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 2

--- Complete 1 subject from elective 2 30 hrs ---
group A

--- Complete 1 subject from elective 2 30 hrs ---
group B
BSAC2101 Analytical Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---
To equip students with the knowledge in structures and composition analysis methods
which will be useful for further study in other related subjects. Contents: Introduction;
Area of analytical chemistry; Classification of analytical methods: inorganic analysis –
cations and anions identifications, quantitative analysis: gravimetric analysis and
volumetric analysis (acid, base titration, oxidation/reduction titration, precipitate
titration, complex titration); Instrumental analysis – electrochemical analysis,
spectroscopic analysis; Organic analysis.
BSMC2101 Medicinal Chemistry 4 60 hrs BSOC1102

To equip students with the knowledge in methods and technologies employed in drug
design processes, to understand the chemical structures and physiochemical properties
of drugs, and to comprehend the pharmacological principles of drugs and their metabolic
processes. This course will serve as a theoretical basis for studying rational drug design
and usage. Contents: Drug discovery and development; Combinatorial chemistry;
Computer-aided drug design; Chiral drug; Structures anti-microbial agents.

BSPA2102 Pharmaceutical Analysis 4 60 hrs BSAC2101
To equip students with the basic principles and practical experiences of analytical
techniques in identifying and quantifying the active ingredients and impurities of
medicines. The concepts of method validation, stability-indicating analysis, quality
control and structural elucidation are to be covered. Contents: Pharmacopoeia assays
and limit tests; Analytical method validation; Stability-indicating analysis; Practical
experiences on various analytical instrumentations; Principles of common analytical
techniques, including titrimetric and chemical analysis methods, ultraviolet and infrared
spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy, gas chromatography (GC), high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and
capillary electrophoresis (CE).
BSPG2102 Pharmacognosy 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with the knowledge and usages of pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical

botany. Contents: The chemical aspects, biogenesis, external characteristics, toxicology
and usages of medicinal plants; Classifications and characteristics of chemical
constituents in pharmacognosy, including glycosides, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics,
resins, volatile oils, carbohydrates, lipids, steroids and antibiotic.
BSPP2102 Pharmacy Practice I 3 45 hrs ---
To equip students with theory and practices of pharmacy profession in both community

and hospital sectors. Contents: Roles and functions of community pharmacy and hospital
pharmacy; Practical knowledge and techniques in community and hospital pharmacy
practices; Drug information services.

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