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MSc Programme in Chinese Medicines and Herbal Drugs

Administered by the School of Chinese Medicine and co-organized by the School of Pharmacy, the programme is intended to provide students with knowledge of Chinese medicinal materials and herbal products.
Further Qualifications for Admission
In addition to the general qualification required for admission to the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree of Chinese Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, or equivalent, normally with Second Class honours or above, awarded by an accredited University.
All applicants must also fulfill the "English Language Proficiency Requirement" as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the "Postgraduate Prospectus 2008/09" or Homepage (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss) for details on such requirement.
Programme
The programme comprises coursework and project, to be completed in two years on part-time mode. The minimum unit requirements are listed below:
Unit
Coursework
26
Project
4
Total
30
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Course Contents
First Year
Term 1
BCM5101
Fundamental Principles of Chinese Medicine
BCM5111
Chinese Medicinal Materials and Formulae
BCM5121
Medicinal Botany
BCM6601
Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science
Term 2
BCM5102
Authentication of Chinese Medicinal Materials
BCM5131
Pre-Treatment of Chinese Medicinal Materials
BCM5132
Regulations and Management of Chinese Medicines
BCM6611
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Second Year
Term 1
BCM6612
Chemistry of Chinese Medicines
BCM6621
Biotechnology of Medical Herbs
BCM6631
Western Herbal Drugs
BCM6701
Guided Study I
Term 2
BCM5112
Pharmacology and Toxicology of Chinese Medicines
BCM5122
Pharmaceutical Analysis of Chinese Medicinal Products
BCM6602
Pharmaceutics and Manufacturing of Chinese Medicinal Materials
BCM6702
Guided Study II
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Tuition Fee (Provisional)
HK$40,000 per annum (Part-time)
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Application

Interested parties can apply through the following ways:

  • Website
  • Sending a self-addressed and stamped (HK$8.20) envelope (not smaller than 32cm x 24cm), to

School of Chinese Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

  • Pick up the forms in person at the School of Chinese Medicine, 1/F, Sino Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T.

For enquiry:
Please contact Ms Carmen Li at 3163 4329.