Master in Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy

At Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), tuition fees are 132,300 HKD per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 31, 2027.

The Master in Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy is a 1-year degree for students who want to study traditional Chinese medicine. It's a Master's degree that focuses on Chinese pharmacy and medicine.

The curriculum includes subjects like Chinese medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacy practice. You'll develop skills in drug development, quality control, and clinical pharmacy. You'll also learn about traditional Chinese medicine and its applications.

After graduating, you can work as a pharmacist, research scientist, quality control specialist, or pharmaceutical sales representative. You can find jobs in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, or research institutions.

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) was established in 1989 and is now Hong Kong's largest self-financing university, serving around 12,000 full-time students. Situated in a vibrant global city, HKMU combines career-focused teaching with applied research and a public service ethos. The university emphasises versatile, professional curricula designed to meet evolving industry and societal needs.

HKMU holds self-accrediting status and offers more than a hundred programmes across business, creative arts, social sciences and education. Courses are developed with strong industry links and many carry professional recognition, while 103 programmes and active research centres support postgraduate study and cross-disciplinary projects. International learners benefit from practical learning, internships and faculty who bring practitioner experience into the classroom, helping graduates enter regional and global job markets.

Student life at HKMU mixes campus clubs, creative activities and community engagement with practical career services and scholarship options for eligible students. Its urban location provides easy access to Hong Kong's cultural, financial and media sectors, making internships and part‑time work realistic options. For international applicants seeking an affordable, city‑centred education with clear pathways to employment, HKMU offers a balanced, industry‑focused experience.