The Master of Advanced Pharmacy program at the University of Hong Kong offers three specialized streams: Clinical Practice, Community Health, and Pharmaceutical Medicine. There is also a Generalist stream for students who wish to tailor their learning experience by selecting courses outside the structured streams. This program is designed to enhance your expertise in advanced pharmacy practice.
The Master of Advanced Pharmacy program requires a total of 69 credits. Students can choose to specialize in one of three streams: Clinical Practice, Community Health, or Pharmaceutical Medicine, or opt for a Generalist stream to customize their course selection. Classes are typically held on weekday evenings and occasionally on Saturday afternoons.
For qualifications where the language of instruction was not English, an English proficiency test is required. IELTS and TOEFL scores must be taken within two years prior to September 1 of the admissions year, starting from the 2026 intake. Preference may be given to candidates with two or more years of relevant work experience.
Tuition fees are subject to University Council approval.
Full-time tuition is HK$218,040 per program, and part-time tuition is HK$179,400 per program. These fees are charged on a credit basis and are subject to University Council approval.
The full-time program duration is 1 year, and the part-time program duration is 2 years. The total credit requirement for the program is 69 credits.
Students can choose from three specialized streams: Clinical Practice, Community Health, and Pharmaceutical Medicine. A Generalist stream is also available for customized course selection.
Applications are submitted online through the HKU Taught Postgraduate Admission system. You will need to create an account, complete the application form, pay the application fee, and upload supporting documents.
Applicants need a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no sub-score lower than 5.5, or a TOEFL score of 80 or above. These scores must be from tests taken within two years prior to September 1 of the admissions year.
The application deadline for non-local applicants (Round 1) is April 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon (GMT +8). The deadline for local applicants (Round 1) is May 31, 2026.