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What you will study

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.

Pharmacy students practising in the laboratory

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.

Study-abroad and further-study options

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
  • Emphasise professional ethics and carefulness

Keywords employers look for: medication counselling, GPP, pharmacy stock management, quality testing, medical representative, clinical pharmacy.

Jobs and internships for this major

Programmes (specialisations)

Full-time undergraduate · 5 years

  • Pharmaceutical Management and Economics
  • Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy

Bridging to a bachelor’s degree · 2.5–3.5 years (intermediate graduates); 2–3 years (college graduates or higher)

  • Pharmacy

Current admissions

Tuition

VND 1,050,000 per credit (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”).

Tuition and estimated costs

Estimated tuition per year
VND 33,000,000
Estimated tuition for the whole programme
VND 164,850,000

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

Related notices

Sources

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).

How many places does Pharmacy have in this round?

160 places (Full-time undergraduate for vocational (trung cấp) graduates – Round 4, 2026).

Which admission methods apply to Pharmacy?
  • 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?

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