Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Programme Aims

This programme aims to equip students with wide range of knowledge, skills and techniques in pharmaceutical science including pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control and operation management.

This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from Chinese Medicines Stream possess at least 1 year of relevant working experience in manufacturing of proprietary Chinese medicines or dispensing of Chinese herbal medicines are recognized by Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong as qualified to be nominated to be the person in charge of the supervision of Manufacturer in proprietary Chinese medicines or Retailer in Chinese herbal medicines.

Technology and Management Stream is recognized by Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Hong Kong as a recognized qualification for the heads of production or quality control in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Career Prospects

Graduates from Chinese Medicines Stream possess at least 1 year of practical experience in manufacturing of proprietary Chinese medicines or dispensing of Chinese herbal medicines in Hong Kong are recognised by Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong as qualified to be nominated to be the responsible person of the supervision of Manufacturer in proprietary Chinese medicines or Retailer in Chinese herbal medicines.

Graduates from Technology and Management Stream possess at least 3 years of relevant working experience in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality control is recognised by Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Hong Kong as a recognised qualification for the heads of production or quality control in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Information

Duration of Study	2 Years
Mode of Study	Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)	IVE (Chai Wan)
Entrance Requirements	Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent. Remarks : An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose. A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose. Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules). Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) Programmes, students can progress to higher diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results. Applications will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.
Programme Stream	Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas : Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Technology and Management) Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Chinese Medicines) The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the stream in the 2nd semester. Students will be required to attend a test in Semester 1 to determine the studied stream, subject to their choice, test performance and availability of places in specific streams.
Articulation	Graduates can apply for admission to the following programmes : Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
Notes	Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.