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Clinical Investigation Track with Specialisation in

 

Pharmaceutical Science and Applications in Health Care

The Specialisation in Pharmaceutical Science and Applications in Health Care aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge of drug action, development, delivery, and modern health care applications. It is designed for graduates and professionals in pharmacy, biomedical sciences, life sciences, and related fields who want to pursue a career in pharmaceutical research, clinical practice, or the pharmaceutical industry. Students will gain critical understanding of drug mechanisms, advanced therapies, evidence-based practice, health informatics, and big data analytics needed for translational research, clinical decision-making, and pharmaceutical product development.

Highlights

  • Integrated curriculum covering drug action, delivery systems, and advanced therapeutic products.
  • Hands-on training in health informatics, big data, and evidence-based practice.
  • Exposure to the latest advances in therapeutic antibodies and the pharmaceutical industry.

Target Students

  • Recent graduates in pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
  • Healthcare professionals seeking to specialise in pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Industry practitioners aiming to enhance their expertise in drug development and health care applications.

Curriculum

Total: 69 Credits

Core Course

(24 credits)

Specialised Course

(18 credits)

Capstone Experience

(27 credits)

The courses listed below are offered subject to availability and minimum student number. 

Courses marked with an asterisk “*” are compulsory. 

Core Courses (24 credits required)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

MSPH7901

Introduction to Biostatistics

6

MSPH7902

Introduction to Epidemiology

6

MEDI7901

Cell Metabolism

6

PAED7901

Principles to Genetic Counselling

6

PAED7902

Introduction to Genomic Medicine and Precision Health

6

PATH7901

Laboratory Methods and Instrumentation

6

PATH7902

General Cytopathology

6

PATH7903

Practical Course in Laboratory Methods

6

PATH7904

Fundamentals of Common Human Diseases

6

PATH7905

Recent Advances in Cancer Biology

6

PHAR7901

Principles of Drug Action*

6

PHAR7902

Clinical Trials Management and Pharmacovigilance

6

MSBS7901

Molecular Biology of the Gene and Diseases

6

MSBS7902

Advanced Cell Biology

6

MSBS7903

Integrative Perspectives of Body Functions

6

SURG7901

Human Genomics in Healthcare and Society

6

Specialised Courses (18 credits required)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

PHAR7101

Advanced Drug Delivery and Drug Development

6

PHAR7102

Evidence-Based Practice

3

PHAR7103

Health Informatics and Big Data

3

PHAR7104

Therapeutic Antibodies

3

PHAR7105

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Industry

3

PHAR7106

Advanced Therapy Products

3

Capstone Experience 

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

PHAR7000

Capstone: Pharmaceutical Science and Applications in Health Care*

27

MMSC6001

Dissertation Writing*

N/A

MMSC6003

Research Ethics*

N/A

For the capstone experience of "Pharmaceutical Science and Applications in Health Care", students are required to undertake a comprehensive half-year research project culminating in a dissertation. This capstone experience encompasses various research formats, including laboratory-based experiments, systematic reviews, literature reviews, data analysis, and surveys. The research topics are broad and cover areas such as clinical studies, pharmaceutics (drug development and delivery), preclinical research (therapeutic target identification), drug pharmacology and efficacy, mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis, and drug screening. Our research environment is highly interdisciplinary, with a dynamic profile that spans from basic pharmacology and drug development, through drug delivery and formulation, to clinical trials, big data research, and safe medication practices. Students will have the opportunity to engage in substantial experimental or clinical-based research work, working closely with researchers who aim to develop new medicines and formulations that can be evaluated in patients to improve health and quality of life. Through this process, students gain hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of research methodologies, equipping them with essential skills that will benefit their future careers and advanced studies in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare.

Admission Advisor

Professor Ruby L.C. Hoo

Professor Ruby L.C. Hoo
Associate Professor, 

Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, 

LKS Faculty of Medicine

Email: rubyhoo@hku.hk

Professor Ruby L.C. Hoo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at The University of Hong Kong. She has held academic positions at HKU since 2006. Professor Hoo has over 15 years of experience in preclinical and translational research focusing on therapeutic target identification and drug development, as well as over 10 years of teaching experience in health care-related courses within the faculty. She is responsible for overseeing admissions for the Master of Medical Science program.