The Pharmacy major trains pharmacists in Pharmaceutical Management and Economics and in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, meeting the healthcare system’s need for highly qualified staff.
The science of medicines: how drugs interact with the body and their use in treatment; drug research, production, distribution, quality control, pharmaceutical management and patient guidance. Specialisations: Pharmaceutical Management and Economics; Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy.
Total: 157 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
Duration: 5 years
Language of instruction: Vietnamese
Reference: Programme description – thanhdo.edu.vn
Facilities for this major
Students practise in the specialised pharmacy laboratories in Building B, the university’s laboratory and workshop building.
Career prospects
Pharmaceutical production and business
Drug distribution and management at pharmaceutical companies; running a pharmacy (once licensed)
Quality control and testing of medicines, cosmetics and functional foods
Teaching and research at universities and research institutes
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
A memorandum of understanding on training, research and academic exchange, opening international study opportunities for Pharmacy and Nursing students.
Agreement signed – selection to be announced
Further-study options published on this portal:
Master’s in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy at Thanh Do University.
Health-sciences partnership with a medical and pharmaceutical university in Shandong (China) – specific programmes will be announced with the selection notice.
Entry requirements (matching field, bridging courses, language level) follow each round’s admission notice – ask the admissions adviser to check your case.
Experience to build and CV tips
Experience to build while studying
Placements at a pharmacy, pharmaceutical company, hospital or testing laboratory
Knowing prescription rules, good pharmacy practice and drug storage
Continuing professional development courses in pharmacy
What to highlight in your CV
State where you trained and what you did: medication advice, stock management, testing
List certificates and professional updates you have completed
How it is calculated: 157 credits × VND 1,050,000 per credit, spread evenly over 5 years.
This is an estimate for financial planning, not an official fee schedule. It excludes Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education, repeated modules, dormitory, health insurance and textbooks. Tuition may be adjusted each year as announced by the university. See the official tuition rates
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
Frequently asked questions: Pharmacy
Answers are compiled automatically from data published on this portal, so they always match the current figures.
What do you study in Pharmacy?
Total: 157 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
Duration: 5 years
Language of instruction: Vietnamese
How long is Pharmacy and what is its code?
Major code: 7720201; standard duration 5 years; 157 credits.
How much is the tuition for Pharmacy?
VND 1,050,000 per credit; about VND 33,000,000 per year (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”, excluding accommodation, insurance and other costs).
Which subject combinations are accepted for Pharmacy?
A00, A02, A03, B00, B08, D07. The combination codes are explained on the Admission methods page.
Which specialisations and programmes does Pharmacy offer?
Pharmaceutical Management and Economics
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Which round is open for Pharmacy and when is the deadline?
Full-time undergraduate for vocational (trung cấp) graduates – Round 4, 2026 (17 August 2026 – 11 December 2026).
Admission based on upper-secondary academic records
Admission based on cumulative GPA of the vocational programme
What jobs can Pharmacy graduates do?
Pharmaceutical production and business
Drug distribution and management at pharmaceutical companies; running a pharmacy (once licensed)
Quality control and testing of medicines, cosmetics and functional foods
Teaching and research at universities and research institutes
This is not a job guarantee.
What further study is possible after Pharmacy?
Master’s in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy at Thanh Do University.
Health-sciences partnership with a medical and pharmaceutical university in Shandong (China) – specific programmes will be announced with the selection notice.
Are there study-abroad, exchange or overseas internship options for Pharmacy?
Health sciences cooperation with a Shandong medical and pharmaceutical university (China)
Where do Pharmacy students do practical training?
Students practise in the specialised pharmacy laboratories in Building B, the university’s laboratory and workshop building.
Are there scholarships or tuition support for Pharmacy?
New-student scholarships 2026 – 630 awards
Scholarships in the 2026 supplementary admission round
Tuition exemption and reduction under Decree 238/2025/ND-CP
What experience should Pharmacy students build?
Placements at a pharmacy, pharmaceutical company, hospital or testing laboratory
Knowing prescription rules, good pharmacy practice and drug storage
Continuing professional development courses in pharmacy
How do I apply for Pharmacy?
Send the “Apply to study” form at the bottom of this page. Ms Trang will call you back, check your eligibility and guide you through the documents and deadlines of the current round.
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