Healthcare / Faculty of Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a field that trains pharmacists with strong ethics, fundamental scientific knowledge, and expertise in pharmaceutical and medical sciences. Graduates acquire the knowledge and skills to provide professional advice on the safe, effective, and rational use of medications; manufacture, manage, and supply high-quality pharmaceuticals; conduct scientific research; and pursue continuous learning to enhance their professional expertise, contributing to the care, protection, and improvement of human health.

Overview of the study field

Pharmacy is not only about learning medications but also about exploring drug formulation, testing, management, and safe, effective usage consultation. Students are equipped with knowledge ranging from basic sciences to advanced subjects such as pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical business, and traditional medicine. The program emphasizes learning through practice in modern laboratories, GPP-standard practice pharmacies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies—opening up vast career opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Major code

7720201

Training duration

4.5 years – 14 semesters

Degree after graduation

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Admission combination

Math, Physics, Chemistry (A00)
Math, Chemistry, Civic Education (A11)
Math, Chemistry, Biology (B00)
Math, Literature, Physics (C02)
Toán, Hóa, Anh (D07)
Toán, Hóa, GDKT&PL (X09)
Toán, Hóa, Tin (X10)

Degree after graduation

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Highlights of the training program

A modern training program closely tied to practical applications. Students learn and conduct scientific research in an advanced environment with state-of-the-art facilities and standardized laboratories, guided dedicatedly by a team of experienced faculty. The university also collaborates with leading hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, providing internship opportunities, professional skill development, and a strong foundation for future careers.

Advanced training program

The Pharmacy training program is systematically designed to foster comprehensive development, from foundational knowledge to advanced professional skills.

Foundational Knowledge Block: Builds logical thinking, soft skills, foreign language proficiency, and physical fitness through subjects like Soft Skills, National Defense and Security, English, Political Studies, and Physical Education.

Industry Foundation Knowledge Block: Equips students with scientific fundamentals for the Pharmacy field, including Pharmaceutical Physics, Chemistry (General, Inorganic, Physical, Organic, Analytical, Biochemical), and Medicinal Botany.

Specialized Knowledge Block: Provides in-depth expertise for practicing pharmacists, covering Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Drug Formulation, Drug Testing, Herbal Medicine, Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Management and Business.

Practical Internship: Students gain hands-on experience starting from their first year at pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals (clinical pharmacy), and drug-cosmetic testing centers, ensuring knowledge is closely aligned with real-world practice.

Reputable faculty

The Faculty of Pharmacy’s teaching staff consists of over 150 experienced experts, including Professors, Associate Professors, PhDs, Master’s degree holders, and Level 1 Specialist Pharmacists dedicated to their profession.

Notably, many faculty members have held senior positions, such as Deputy or Head of Departments at prestigious institutions like the University of Pharmacy, Military Medical Academy, and Hanoi Medical University, ensuring exceptional training quality.

Modern facilities

The Faculty of Pharmacy boasts modern lecture halls equipped with projectors, sound systems, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable learning environment.

A separate pharmaceutical practice area, compliant with Ministry of Health standards, provides optimal conditions for pharmacist training.

Students gain hands-on experience at a GPP-standard model pharmacy, honing skills in drug dispensing, medication counseling, and prescription analysis.

A medicinal plant garden, developed based on the Ministry of Health’s Essential Drugs List, allows students to directly engage with medicinal materials for research and practical applications.

Graduate competencies

Knowledge competency

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and accurate application of policies, regulations, and legal frameworks governing professional practices. Exhibit advanced proficiency in information technology, including document preparation, statistical analysis, pharmaceutical data retrieval, and the use of industry-specific software. Possess the expertise to apply specialized knowledge effectively in pharmaceutical production, commerce, supply chain management, and quality assurance. Leverage medicinal resources and traditional pharmaceutical knowledge to optimize the conservation, development, and production of pharmaceuticals, functional foods, and cosmetics. Consistently uphold rigorous adherence to Good Practice standards (GPs) across all stages of drug manufacturing, distribution, and utilization, ensuring uncompromised quality and safety for end-users.
Skill competency

Possess the ability to comprehend specialized pharmaceutical literature and communicate content effectively in English at a foundational level. Proficiently utilize software for the management, formulation, commercialization, and research of pharmaceuticals. Demonstrate logical thinking, analytical skills, critical evaluation, and effective problem-solving within the professional domain. Develop and execute plans for pharmaceutical operations in compliance with Good Practice standards (GPs), while organizing and leading professional activities to ensure efficiency and regulatory adherence. Exhibit mastery in operating advanced equipment, contribute to drug development research, and integrate traditional medicine with modern practices to sustainably produce and advance medicinal resources.
Autonomy and responsibility competency

Adhere strictly to professional ethics, prioritizing patient safety and well-being above all. Demonstrate humility, sincerity, and collaboration with colleagues, fostering teamwork and compassion in professional endeavors. Exhibit proactivity, initiative, and accountability to society while adapting effectively to the evolving dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry within a market economy. Maintain a strong commitment to environmental protection, national security, and the fulfillment of professional responsibilities. Continuously pursue lifelong learning, integrating modern and traditional pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery.

Curriculum structure

Overview curriculum

Short Training Duration: 4.5 years. Students graduate 0.5 years earlier, saving costs and gaining enhanced career opportunities.

Application-Oriented Training:

+ Practical training accounts for over 40% of the curriculum, equipping students with hands-on skills to seamlessly transition into real-world professional roles upon graduation.

+ Theoretical instruction focuses on core, essential content, enabling students to quickly apply knowledge to practical work settings.

+ The curriculum is regularly updated and aligned with industry partnerships.

+ A superior learning ecosystem ensures that theoretical learning is closely integrated with practical application.

+ Active teaching methods are designed to meet standardized outcomes in knowledge, skills, autonomy, and responsibility.

+ Assessment methods are tailored to the taught content and students’ competencies, emphasizing reduced exam pressure.

The first-year curriculum

1. Introduction to Pharmacy
→ Exploring the history, development trends of Pharmacy in Vietnam and worldwide; what students learn and career paths after graduation.

Applied Informatics
→ Mastering computer use for study and work: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet use, and other applications.
AI Skills
→ Using AI as a powerful tool for research, slide design, assignments, and presentations.
Anatomy and Physiology
→ Basic knowledge of human body structure and function, with application in safe and effective drug use.
General Law
→ Overview of legal principles relevant to healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
General and Inorganic Chemistry
→ Foundational concepts in general and inorganic chemistry for pharmacy students.
Health Education and Medical Ethics
→ Promoting health awareness and professional ethics in medical practice.
Pharmaceutical Physics
→ Principles of physics applied to drug formulation and delivery.
Organic Chemistry
→ Structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds relevant to pharmaceuticals.
Microbiology and Parasitology
→ Understanding microorganisms and parasites related to human health.
Basic Communication Skills
→ Developing effective communication skills for healthcare environments.
Analytical Chemistry 1
→ Techniques and principles of quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.
Pathophysiology and Immunology
→ Mechanisms of disease and immune system functions in relation to drug therapy.
Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry
→ Physical chemistry principles in pharmaceutical formulation and drug action.
Pharmaceutical Botany
→ Study of medicinal plants and their applications in pharmacy.

The second-year curriculum

Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry 2
Pathology
Marxist–Leninist Philosophy
Pharmacokinetics
Marxist–Leninist Political Economy
Medicinal Chemistry 1
Pharmacognosy 1
Pharmaceutical Law
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Medicinal Chemistry 2
Basic Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy 2
Advanced Communication Skills
Scientific Research Methodology

The third-year curriculum

National Defense and Security Education
Pharmaceutics 1
Specialized Pharmacology
Ho Chi Minh Thought and History of the Communist Party of Vietnam
Principles of Pharmacy Practice Management
English 1
English 2
English 3
Clinical Pharmacy 1
Pharmaceutics 2
Scientific Socialism
Basic Communication in Pharmacy Practice
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology
Drug Use in Therapy
Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy

The fourth-year curriculum

Drug Structure and Action
Specialized English in Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacy 1
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology 1
Basic Communication in Pharmacy Practice
Basic Community Pharmacy Practice Skills
Pharmaceutical Testing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology 2
Drug Use in Therapy
Functional Foods
Pharmaceutical Supply and Distribution
Clinical Pharmacy 2
Tablets and Advanced Dosage Forms
Toxicology and Environment

Curriculum

Application of PK/PD in Antibiotic Use for Children
Research and Development of Herbal Medicines and Health Care Products
Herbal Extraction Techniques
Cosmetics
Functional Foods / Nutraceuticals
Pharmaceutical Supply and Distribution
Graduation Internship
Graduation Thesis or Substitute Courses:
Pharmaceutical Business
Pharmaceutical Care
Medicinal Plant Resources
Drug Stability
Drug Formulation and Manufacturing Process Design

Learning and teaching methods

Innovative teaching methods

Student-Centered Approach: Encourages independent thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on professional skill development.

Integration of Theory and Practice: Combines foundational and specialized knowledge with clinical practice for a holistic learning experience.

Technology Integration: Utilizes an e-Learning system to support online learning, access resources, and conduct assessments.

Experiential Learning: Internships at hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies familiarize students with professional environments.

Soft Skills Development: Emphasizes training in communication, teamwork, decision-making, and scientific research skills.

Job opportunities after graduation

High demand for human resources

The demand for pharmaceutical professionals in Vietnam is growing rapidly, with a projected need for approximately 25,000 university-trained pharmacists by 2030. This includes roles such as clinical pharmacists in hospitals and pharmacies, research and development pharmacists, quality control pharmacists, medical representatives, and professionals in pharmaceutical business and marketing
What can graduates do?

University-trained pharmacists can pursue various roles in healthcare and related fields after graduation, including:

1. Clinical Pharmacist: Work in hospitals or medical centers, directly advising doctors and patients on medication use.

2. Community Pharmacist: Operate in retail pharmacies or pharmacy chains, providing medication counseling and dispensing drugs to the public.

3. Drug Manufacturing and Testing: Join pharmaceutical companies to handle drug formulation, research and development of new medications, or quality control.

4. Pharmaceutical Business and Distribution: Work for companies distributing pharmaceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics, or medical devices.

5. Teaching and Research: Serve as lecturers at universities or colleges, or engage in scientific research in the pharmaceutical field.

6. Pharmacy Management: Work in government agencies such as Health Departments or the Drug Administration of Vietnam, overseeing drug licensing and quality control.
Where can graduates work?
- Hospitals, Clinics: Faculty of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy.
- Pharmacies, Pharmacy Chains: Pharmacity, Long Chau, An Khang...
- Pharmaceutical Companies: Sanofi, DHG Pharma, Traphaco, Pymepharco...
- Research Institutes, Testing Centers: National Institute for Drug Quality Control, local drug testing centers.
- State Regulatory Agencies: Ministry of Health, Department of Health, Drug Administration of Vietnam.
- Universities, Colleges: Involved in teaching and scientific research.
How much is the salary?
Salaries depend on job position, experience, and workplace:
- Fresh graduates: 8 - 12 million VND/month (pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies).
- Clinical pharmacists at hospitals: 10 - 15 million VND/month (excluding allowances).
- Pharmacists in quality control, drug production: 12 - 18 million VND/month.
- Pharmacy managers, head of pharmacy department: 20 - 30 million VND/month.
- Research specialists, lecturers: 15 - 25 million VND/month (higher if holding a Master's or PhD degree).
- Business development, pharmacy chain management: 20 - 40 million VND/month (depending on scale and sales).
- High promotion opportunities, income can reach 50 - 100 million VND/month for senior management positions or owning a pharmacy, pharmaceutical distribution company.

Admission methods and registration guidelines for 2025

03 methods

1/ Method 1: Admission based on the 2025 National High School Graduation Exam results.

2/ Method 2: Admission based on high school transcripts.

3/ Method 3: Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

combinations

Math, Physics, Chemistry (A00)

Math, Chemistry, Civic Education (A11)

Math, Chemistry, Biology (B00)

Math, Literature, Chemistry (C02)

Math, Chemistry, English (D07)

Math, Chemistry, Economic and Legal Education (X09)

Math, Chemistry, Informatics (X10)

Registration Procedures

Register for admission at the website: https://xettuyen.dainam.edu.vn/

Fill out the online application form at: http://hosoxettuyen/dainam.edu.vn/

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