The Pharmaceutical Engineering program was established in 2003 to meet the industrial needs for qualified engineers, particularly the needs of the pharmaceutical companies located in the Pearl River delta ares. Students enroll in the program to study towards the B.A.Sc. degree. The program offers a cutting edge curriculum in the fields of biological engineering and process science, with emphasis on pharmaceutical engineering principles. The program offers fundamental and engineering courses, including organic chemistry, physical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, formulation, biochemistry, unit operation, pharmaceutical technology, separation, pharmaceutical process control and equipment, etc.
Through a combination of cutting-edge research and advanced coursework, students are prepared to accept high-level professional or research positions in thriving industries, start-up companies, academic institutions, research centers and government regulation offices.
Four-year Program Program Code: 081102
Program Aims
The program is designed not only to disseminate theoretical and latest knowledge of the discipline, but also to equip students with requisite research methodology and ability to explore the unknown. The program prepares students for future careers in the fields of pharmaceutical industry, pesticide manufacturing, fine chemistry, and biochemistry. The graduates will also be qualified to be engaged in research and teaching in research institutes and institutions of higher learning.
Program Features
Drawing on the sophisticated teaching and research facilities as well as rich experience of the professors with extraordinary research power, the program puts much premium on the cultivation of students' innovative and analytical thinking and ability, encouraging students to participate in research project with a view to acquiring hands-on experience under the guidance of professors.
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Engineering Credits Requirement: 171.5
Core Courses:
Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Principles of Chemical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology
Foundation Courses Required for All Students:
143093 Ethics and Basics of Law. Compulsory, 36 credit hours, 3 credits, 1st term
143106 Chinese Philosophy. Compulsory, 72 credit hours, 6 credits, 3rd term
143091 Outline of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History. Compulsory, 24 credit hours, 2 credits, 2nd term
143090 Basic Tenets of Marxism. Compulsory, 36 credit hours, 3 credits, 4th term
143094 Current Situation and Policy. Compulsory, 128 credit hours, 2 credits, 1st – 8th term
144001 College English. Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 1st term
144002 College English. Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 2nd term
144003 College English. Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 3rd term
152001 Physical Education. Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 1st term
152001 Physical Education. Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 2nd term
152001 Physical Education. Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 3rd term
152004 Physical Education. Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 4th term
106001 Military Theories. Compulsory, 16 credit hours, 1 credit, 2nd term
130139 Engineering Drawing. Compulsory, 40 credit hours, 2.5 credits, 1st term
130140 Engineering Drawing. Compulsory, 40 credit hours, 2.5 credits, 2nd term
140003 Higher Mathematics (II). Compulsory, 80 credit hours, 5 credits, 1st term
140004 Higher Mathematics (II). Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 2 credits, 2nd term
141001 College Physics (I). Compulsory, 48 credit hours, 3 credits, 2nd term
141002 College Physics (I). Compulsory, 48 credit hours, 3 credits, 3rd term
141007 College Physics Laboratory. Compulsory, 32 credit hours (lab), 1 credit, 2nd term
141008 College Physics Laboratory. Compulsory, 32 credit hours (lab), 1 credit, 3rd term
140013 Linear Algebra (I). Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 2nd term
Computer Technology and Applications. Compulsory, 96 credit hours, 6 credits, 1st-2nd term
Courses in Culture and General Education. Compulsory, 160 credit hours, 10 credits
Subtotal of compulsory courses: 1100 credit hours; 73 credits
Disciplinary Basic Courses
147002 Inorganic Chemistry. Compulsory, 40 credit hours, 2.5 credits, 1st term
147034 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. Compulsory, 16 credit hours (lab), 0.5 credit, 1st term
147035 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. Compulsory, 16 credit hours (lab), 0.5 credit, 2nd term
147009 Analytical Chemistry (II). Compulsory, 40 credit hours, 2.5 credits, 3rd term
147013 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (II). Compulsory, 32 credit hours (lab), 1 credit, 3rd term
147021 Organic Chemistry (II). Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 2nd term
147016 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Compulsory, 48 credit hours (lab), 1.5 credits, 2nd term
137001 Biochemistry (bilingual). Compulsory, 48 credit hours (lab), 6 credit hours (lab), 3 credits, 2nd term
147059 Physical Chemistry (II). Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 4th term
169011 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (IV). Compulsory, 40 credit hours (lab), 1 credit, 5th term
135092 Electrical and Electronic Technology. Compulsory, 68 credit hours, 4 credits, 4th term
135081 Electrical and Electronic Technology Laboratory. Compulsory, 24 credit hours (lab), 1 credit, 5th term
137066 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (IV). Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 5th term
137065 Mass Transfer and Separation Engineering (III, bilingual). Compulsory, 48 credit hours, 3 credits, 6th term
137063 Chemical Engineering Principles Laboratory. Compulsory, 16 credit hours, 4 credit hours (computer), 12 credit hours (lab), 0.5 credit, 5th term
137064 Chemical Engineering Principles Laboratory. Compulsory, 16 credit hours, 4 credit hours (computer), 12 credit hours (lab), 0.5 credit, 6th term
137089 Pharmacology (including traditional Chinese pharmacology). Compulsory, 64 credit hours, 4 credits, 4th term
137090 Pharmaceutics (including traditional Chinese pharmaceutics). Compulsory, 48 credit hours, 3 credits, 5th term
137118 Medicinal Chemistry (bilingual). Compulsory, 48 credit hours, 3 credits, 5th term
137016 Pharmaceutical Engineering Equipment and Design. Compulsory, 48 credit hours, 3 credits, 6th term
Subtotal of compulsory courses: 852 credit hours; 46.5 credits
Specialty-related Courses
137017 Pharmaceutical Technology. Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 6th term
137020 Professional Experiment. Compulsory, 48 credit hours (computer), 1.5 credits, 7th term
137107 Pharmaceutical Engineering. Compulsory, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 6th term
137012 Pharmaceutical Analysis. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 4th term
137013 Drug Synthesis Reactions. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 5th term
137004 Pharmaceutical Separation Engineering. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 6th term
137009 Research and Development of New Drug. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 7th term
137008 Bio-pharmaceutics. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 7th term
137112 Natural Medicinal Chemistry. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 6th term
137011 Pharmacy Administration and Laws. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 7th term
137102 Drug Toxicology. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 5th term
137002 Drug Marketing. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 7th term
137086 Anatomy and Physiology. Optional, 24 credit hours, 1.5 credits, 3rd term
137005 Control Principles and Instrumentation in Pharmaceutical Process. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 7th term
137041 Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering. Optional, 64 credit hours, 32 credit hours (computer), 3 credits, 5th term
137044 Introduction to New Materials Science. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 5th term
137035 Fine Chemical Technology. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 6th term
137025 Environmental & Chemical Engineering. Optional, 32 credit hours, 2 credits, 7th term
Subtotal of compulsory courses: 112 credit hours; 5.5 credits
Subtotal of optional courses: 14.5 credits (minimum)
Focused practice and graduation design add up to 32 credits
Total credits required for graduation: 139.5 + 32= 171.5
