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School of Pharmacy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
and Quality (PMQ) 2-year part-time programme
The programme was designed to bring students up to date on
the latest knowledge and skills for rendering decisions on the
quality of drug and health-related products in accord with
international PIC/S standards.
The study scheme is closely aligned with the competencies
considered essential for the authorized person of the local
pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Since 2012
Facilities
& Process
Design
Formulation
Design &
Manufacture
Quality
Standards & Risk
Management
The deadline of application for
September admission is 15 April, 2016.
For programme application method and details,
please refer to the programme brochure and our
School website:
www.pharmacy.cuhk.edu.hk/PMQ
School of Pharmacy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality (PMQ)
Study Scheme
This is a two-year part-time programme:
24 units (336 hours) of taught courses and 6 units (84 hours) of graduation project under the
guidance of teachers.
To maximize flexibility for student attendance, courses in the programme are offered on
weekday nights or on Saturday. The courses are mostly held on Shatin Campus at CUHK.
Core Courses
Course Information
Code
Course Title
Units
1st week of September, 2016
PHAR5511
Regulation of Pharmaceutical Products
3
Beginning Date
of the First
Academic Term :
PHAR5521
Formulation and Process Development
3
Tuition Fee
(provisional) :
HK$75,000 (per annum)
PHAR5531
Quality Systems and Risk Management
3
PHAR5535
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
2
Admission
Requirements :
PHAR5536
Analysis and Testing
2
PHAR5541
Pharmaceutical Statistics
3
PHAR5611
Physicochemical Properties of Drug
Substances and Excipients
3
Applicants should fulfill the general admission
requirements for master’s programme as
listed on the Graduate School Website#. In
addition, applicants should have a recognized
Bachelor’s honour degree in Pharmacy or
related discipline
(e.g. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical
Engineering, and Pharmacology, etc.)
PHAR5614
Pharmaceutical Engineering
3
PHAR5569
Graduate Project I
2
PHAR5579
Graduate Project II
4
# http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/page/EntryRequirements
Programme
Director :
Prof. Thomas W.Y. LEE
Application
Deadline :
15 April, 2016
Application Method
Elective Courses*
PHAR5130
Overview of Drug Development
3
PHAR5532
Technical Writing in Drug Development
and Regulation
3
Step 1
Apply online through the Graduate School
Website: http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk
PHAR5533
Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls
2
Step 2
PHAR5612
Biopharmaceutical Characterization of
Oral Dosage Forms
3
PHAR5613
Bioavailability and Bioequivalence
3
Mail the hardcopies of the supporting
documents to the below address. Please
quote “Application to PMQ” and your online
application number on the envelope.
Supporting documents required for the
application are listed on the Graduate School
Website.
Address
School of Pharmacy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Room 801, 8/F, Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated
Biomedical Sciences Building, Area 39, CUHK,
Shatin, N.T., H.K.
* The elective courses offered in different academic years might be
different.
For the brief description of each course, please refer to our website.
Applicants should complete both step 1 and step 2.
Career Options
The goal of the programme at CUHK is
to provide our graduates with the core
knowledge, skills, and attitude to flourish
in Pharmaceutical Industrial and Health
Sector.
Academia
Drug
Regulatory
Clinical
Trials
PMQ
Graduates
Multinational
Pharmaceutical
Firms
Quality
Assurance/
Control in Local
Manufacturers
Alumni Sharing
Gigi CHAM (2014 Graduate)
Quality Associate Director
Powder Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
“The PMQ programme broadened my views on the
development of the local drug manufacturing industry
as we get to meet all levels of key players in the Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) system, including
regulatory agency officers, pharmacists, production /
quality heads, quality assurance / quality control
(QA/QC) analysts, engineers, statisticians, floor
workers, etc. In addition to spading my professional
network, the experience gained has inspired me to
strengthen my role in maintaining an effective quality
system at my workplace.”
Yvonne CHAN (2015 Graduate)
Colleen CHAN (2015 Graduate)
Regional Regulatory Affairs Specialist
(Northeast Southeast Asia)
Fresenius Kabi Asia Pacific
“The PMQ is a well-structured course advanced
programme with interactive classes and enthusiastic
teaching.It equipped me with a good foundation of the
pharmaceutical industry as well as enhancing my
understanding and knowledge in pharmaceutical
regulatory,quality,Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
and Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)
processes.”
Lorita HO (2014 Graduate)
Director, Quality & Medical Affairs
DKSH Hong Kong Limited
Authorized Person
Fortune Pharmacal Co. Limited
“PMQ is a well-structured degree programme
that provided me with new opportunities to keep
pace with scientific developments in the
pharmaceutical field. I found the course work and
group projects in this M.Sc. programme to be an
excellent way of continuing my professional
development as well as gaining further
recognition in my pharmaceutical career.”
“I enjoyed this stimulating degree programme
which has motivated me to pursue continuous
learning. It has especially helped me develop my
critical thinking skill that is essential to my
Authorized Person role in the pharmaceutical
industry.”
Cindy KO (2014 Graduate)
Quality Assurance Manager
Synco (HK) Limited
“I enjoyed studying PMQ programme because it
has enhanced my knowledge in quality
management (e.g. quality by design / risk
management, etc.) in pharmaceutical industry.
More importantly, this course allows me to
meet different people (quality assurance /
quality control (QA/QC) / production /
regulatory) working in this industry and has
earned me many precious friendship in the end. ”
Rosita LEUNG (2014 Graduate)
Scientific Officer (Medical)
Chinese Medicine Division
Department of Health
“PMQ broadened my knowledge and vision
in the pharmaceutical world, such as Good
Manufacturing and Practices (GMP), product
development and pharmaceutical risk
management. I also treasured the friendship
with my PMQ classmates and every happy
memory throughout the study period.”
Enquiry
School of Pharmacy
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Email
: pharmacy@cuhk.edu.hk
Tel
:
(852) 3943 6862
Website
:
School of Pharmacy
http://www.pharmacy.cuhk.edu.hk/PMQ
Graduate School
http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk
Address
:
Room 801, 8/F, Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical
Sciences Building, Area 39, CUHK, Shatin, N.T., H.K.