MA/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Master of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Macau is offered by its Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and aims to give students a broad, advanced grounding in pharmaceutical science. It covers pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutics as well as the discovery and development of drugs, and it encourages an international outlook, awareness of regional and global trends, and interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare and pharmaceutical fields. Training combines theory with practical work so that students understand the principles behind the discipline. Graduates are described as prepared for careers in academia, industry and elsewhere. Compulsory content includes Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the learning outcomes include professionalism and ethical conduct at every stage of scientific practice. Applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related discipline from an accredited institution. A course timetable for the first semester of 2026-2027 is published on the page.