1. Name of the Major (Master)

Pharmaceutical Sciences (including Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Clinical Pharmacy)

2. About

This full-time Master's program is mainly taught at the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University. The college is located at Soochow Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, China, where many internationally renowned pharmaceutical companies thrive. The students will not only learn knowledge and techniques related to pharmaceutical sciences at school but also have an opportunity to get access to all aspects of the drug discovery process in the industry.

3. Overview

Qualification: MSc

Duration: 3 years

Study Mode: Full-time

Start Date: September 1

Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (near the beautiful Dushu Lake)

4. Career outcomes

This MSc program will equip students with good knowledge and advanced techniques in modern pharmaceutical sciences. The intensive program will enable students to possess the necessary qualities to be well-trained scientific professionals. Biobay in Suzhou Industrial Park is one of the most dynamic zones in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, which provides our students with tremendous opportunities for jobs and innovation. Previous graduates have a nearly 100 % employment rate. Most of them are employed by industry or have gone on to pursue PhD degrees further.

5. Course details

General courses: the Chinese Language will improve your ability to use Chinese in your daily life in China. Chinese Culture will provide an excellent opportunity to understand and explore Chinese Culture.

Course Name	Hours	Credits
Chinese Language	72	4
Chinese Culture	36	2

Core courses: Fundamental Modern Pharmaceutics concentrates on the biological aspects of pharmaceutical sciences and introduces key techniques and principles currently utilized in the research in the academy or industry in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences. Molecular Biology is designed to help students to understand the advanced principles of molecular biology, cell biology, and cell signaling. Advanced Pharmacology is a course that introduces advanced knowledge in drug discovery, mechanism of action of drugs, adverse drug reactions, and the use of a drug in the clinic to treat major human diseases. Modern Pharmaceutics and Frontier Research in Medicine and Life Sciences are two courses focusing on cutting-edge research in pharmaceutical sciences, medicine, and life sciences.

Course Name	Hours	Credits
Frontier Research in Medicine and Life Sciences	54	3
Modern Pharmaceutics	54	3
Advanced Pharmacology	54	3
Fundamental Modern Pharmaceutics	54	3
Molecular Biology	54	3
Selective course	54	3

Compulsory module: This module includes academic training (seminar attendance), research proposal, and the mid-term evaluation. A master thesis is required and should pass the evaluation by anonymous external reviewers.

Course Name	Hours	Credits
Literature Review and Research Proposal	/	1
Mid-term Evaluation	/	1
Seminar Attendance	30 times in total	2

6. Entry requirements

Applicants to this MSc program should have an undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or related fields. The application will be evaluated by the admission committee, and qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Please check the following website for more information.

http://suda.17gz.org/

http://apply.international.suda.edu.cn/