2026/2027學年擬開辦之新課程，並將於《澳門特別行政區公報》刊登後正式運作。
The programme is planned to be launched in academic year 2026/2027 and will come into operation upon publication in the Official Gazette of the Macao SAR.
To be announced
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Programme offered by the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) at the University of Macau (UM) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and advanced understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. This programme offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into key areas such as drug discovery, drug development, pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutics. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the programme encourages students to develop an international perspective, stay informed about regional and global trends, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the fields of healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, students will develop a deep understanding of the underlying principles and concepts in pharmaceutical sciences. Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in academia, industry and beyond.
| Type | Total Lecture Hours | Credits | |
| Compulsory Courses | |||
| Advanced Pharmacology and Toxicology | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Research Methodology, Ethics and Writing | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Elective Courses (any 3 of the following) | |||
| Frontiers in Biomedical Sciences and Technology | Required Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Medicinal Chemistry and Phytochemistry | Required Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Modern Pharmaceutics | Required Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Progress in Pharmaceutical Analysis | Required Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Structural Biology and Drug Discovery | Required Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Computational Pharmacy | Required Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Thesis | Compulsory | — | 12 |
| Total | 12 | ||
| Grand Total | 30 | ||
- Express advanced knowledge of and insight in drug development and the cutting-edge technologies for the industrial production of drugs/health products to address health-related challenges.
掌握藥物開發的前沿知識和技術，並運用其在工業化生產藥物和健康產品中應對健康相關挑戰。 - Advance biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences by synthesizing new ideas, designing and conducting original research.
通過整合新思維，以及設計和開展原創研究，推動生物醫藥或藥物科學的發展。 - Communicate effectively scientific principles, ideas and research results with different audiences at an appropriate level through presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
通過演講和同行評審的出版物，有效地向不同受眾傳達科學原理、思想和研究成果。 - Demonstrate professionalism and ethical attitudes throughout all stages of scientific practice.
在科學實踐的各個階段展現專業精神和合乎道德的態度。
- Admission is open to applicants who have completed at least a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related fields from an accredited institution
- Please visit our Graduate School website to find out more about admission and application procedure: https://grs.um.edu.mo/index.php/prospective-students/master-postgraduate-certificate-diploma-programmes/
Applicants who received their Bachelor’s degree from a university where the medium of instruction was not English are required to provide any of the following as proof of English proficiency:
- Obtain a TOEFL score* of 550 (paper-based examination) / 80 (internet-based examination) or,
- Obtain an IELTS overall score* of 6.0 with no sub-score lower than 5.5 or,
- Obtain a CET-6 score of 430 or above or,
- Pass the TEM-4 or TEM-8 examination
*Note: TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Applicants who received their Bachelor’s degree from a university where the medium of instruction was English are required to provide a proof of English as the medium of instruction, if deemed necessary, issued by the applicants’ university where their Bachelor’s degree was obtained.
Besides the courses and research projects, ICMS provides our students a resourceful communication platform and an enjoyable extracurricular life. Students will have the opportunities to attend conferences and join exchange activities all over the world. The institute also schedules regular visits to our partners in the pharmaceutical industry for our students Starting from a warm welcome to the freshmen, the ICMS Postgraduate Association organises various activities throughout the year, e.g. Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, photographic competition, academic forum and so on.
OUR EXCHANGE PARTNERS
- Peking University
- China Pharmaceutical University
- ESSCA of Hungary
Postgraduate House (PGH) consists of 4 buildings (S1, S2, S3 and S4), offering more than 2,600 bed spaces mainly to UM non-local students. All the rooms in the PGH are fully furnished, internet-connected, air-conditioned and with bathrooms, excluding personal necessities and beddings. Please visit the following links for more information:
Postgraduate House:
https://www.um.edu.mo/sao/srs/sh/aboutus/en/srs_management.php
Fees and Charges:
https://srs.sao.um.edu.mo/resident-fee-for-semester/
For more details, please visit our Registry and Graduate School websites:
Registry –https://reg.um.edu.mo/
Graduate School –http://www.um.edu.mo/grs/en/
