The bachelor program in Pharmacy at USTH focuses on two career directions, including Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industry with the aim to provide high-quality human resources for the pharmaceutical Vietnamese and international market. The duration of training is 5 years. 

1. OBJECTIVES 

Upon the completion of the Pharmacy program, students will possess the abilities to do the following: 

• Apply their knowledge of social, political, and legal dynamics along with their specialized knowledge in Pharmacy to effectively address and resolve issues within the pharmaceutical fields, aligning with societal demands. 
• Apply the specialized knowledge in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical management to actively engage in organizing and executing activities related to the development and production of raw materials, quality assurance of drugs and raw materials, storage, supply, and rational use of medications. 
• Practice their profession ethically and legally, and adapt their practices to various situations while respecting diverse cultural values. Communicate effectively with patients, patient’s families, colleagues, medical personnel, and the community. Plan, organize, inform, make decisions, monitor, and evaluate activities within their professional field. 
• Work independently, within teams, demonstrate creativity, and adapt to constantly changing working environments (both domestic and international). 

2.ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM

• 70% of the training program is taught in English, creating great conditions for students to enhance their English proficiency for communication and professional purposes. 
• Providing students with a solid knowledge of drug discovery and development, drug information, drug therapeutic monitoring, drug supply, and pharmacy care. 
• Equipping students with practical skills in vaccine production, biologics, bioequivalence research, and clinical trials. 
• Through long hours of practice in labs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and hospitals, students develop the ability to use basic and advanced equipment for drug discovery and development, pharmaceutical production, pharmacology, formulation, drug manufacturing, pharmaceutical industry, drug quality control, and drug therapeutic monitoring.
• Providing opportunities for internships at hospitals, healthcare institutions, pharmacy stores, pharmaceutical companies, and drug quality control institutes in Vietnam and abroad. 

3.INTERNSHIP IN THE 9TH AND 10TH SEMESTER IN THE 5TH YEAR 

USTH places an important focus on internships to empower students to transition seamlessly from classroom theories to real-world practice, enabling them to emerge as competent and confident professionals in the pharmaceutical field. 

• IN THE 9TH SEMESTER 

• IN THE 10TH SEMESTER 

Students will take 4-6 month internships (equivalent to 18 to 26 weeks) with the two orientations. Students will be supervised and supported by USTH lecturers during their internship to ensure that they can successfully complete a specific project and meet the graduation requirements. The total credits of the internship is 18 ECTS. 

4. JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Upon graduation, students can pursue various career options in the pharmaceutical field.  Below are some top professions: 

– Clinical Pharmacy: 

• Community Pharmacist (Registered Pharmacy Business) 
• Hospital Pharmacist 
• Clinical Research Specialist (Clinical Trials, Biologics Equivalence…) 
• Lecturers and researchers at educational institutions 

– Pharmaceutical Industry: 

• Management of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, dietary supplement, and vaccine production lines
• Research and development specialist, testing, quality control, and assurance of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary supplements, vaccines
• Founding startups
• Researchers at pharmaceutical research institutes, universities

–  Pharmacy Management: 

• Managerial officers, specialists, experts in governmental and non-governmental specialized agencies 
• Medical representatives for pharmaceutical companies 
• Drug registration specialist

5. CONTACT

– About the training program: 

Department of Life Sciences (LS)

Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576

Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

– About Admission: 

Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)

Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748

Email: admission@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

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1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program is designed to train a new generation of young scientists with robust scientific ethics, profound expertise, adept language skills, pragmatic know-how, critical thinking acumen, and invaluable soft skills. Moreover, it equips them with the ability to address the evolving demands of both the biotechnology and drug discovery domains, while seamlessly navigating the intricacies of global learning and professional environments.

The comprehensive curriculum of the training program consists of a total of 180 ECTS. During the initial two years, students will be taught by the USTH lecturers, all of whom hold PhD degrees. In the final year, students will be transferred to a French partner university. Students have the option to select either University Sorbonne Paris Nord (USPN) or University of Montpellier (UM). Upon successful completion of the program, students will be granted 2 degrees: one from USTH and the other from their chosen French university.

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Upon completion of the program, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Master and know how to apply fundamental scientific knowledge in the areas of Maths, Physics, Probability Statistics, Chemistry, and Information Technology to real-world scenarios within the realm of Biotechnology-Drug Discovery.
• Acquire an in-depth command of specialized biotechnological knowledge as well as knowledge of research and development of new drugs. Use this expertise to identify, analyze, and evaluate theoretical problems and practical challenges, thereby offering and optimizing solutions in the field of Biotechnology – Drug discovery
• Process a solid foundation in the practical applications of biotechnology, spanning areas like plant biotechnology, biomedicine, and in research and development of new drugs.
• Design and execute biological and biochemical experiments, demonstrating the ability to analyze, generalize, and interpret experimental data. Exhibit competence in the utilization of modern tools and techniques in experimental biology and biochemistry.
• Identify scientific and technological issues that emerge during the execution of research within the biotechnology field and the development of new drugs. Possess ample knowledge and skills to actively engage in scientific research projects in the above fields.
• Demonstrate the ability to self-learn new knowledge on biotechnology and new drug research and development from a multi-dimensional and international perspective. Process the capacity to pursue further professional endeavors in education or research.

3. BENEFITS OF VIETNAM- FRANCE DOUBLE DEGREE

• Students obtain two globally recognized degrees issued by a well-known French university and USTH, creating favorable conditions for them to secure job placements in the competitive labor market or further studies in master’s and doctoral programs in France or other developed countries upon graduation.
• Students are equipped with self-directed learning and research skills, together with problem-solving skills, open-mindedness, strong soft skills, and a high level of English and French proficiency, which make them easier to access a wide range of attractive career opportunities in the context of globalization.
• In the final year of studying in France, students have opportunities to immerse themselves in the academic community of a reputable university in the field of science and technology in France. Besides, students learn how to adapt to the new environment and gain invaluable cultural experience by exploring the customs, specialties, and famous landscapes in France.

4. DETAILED INFORMATION 

5. CO-GRANTING DEGREE PARTNERS

5.1. University Sorbonne Paris Nord (USPN)

Year of establishment: 1970

Address: 99 Avenue Jean Baptiste Clément, 93430 Villetaneuse, France (located north of Paris)

Website: http://www.univ-paris13.fr

University Sorbonne Paris Nord (USPN) is one of 13 universities that were separated from the University of Paris in 1968. USPN is a major educating and research center located in the North of Paris, consisting of five campuses, spread across the two regions of Seine-Saint-Denis and Val d’Oise: Villetaneuse, Bobigny, Saint-Denis, Plaine Saint-Denis, and Argenteuil.

University Sorbonne Paris Nord welcomes more than 25,000 students in initial or continuing education, in all fields: Health, Medicine, and Human Biology – Letters, Languages, Human and Social Sciences – Law, Political and Social Sciences – Sciences of the communication – Economics and management sciences – Mathematical and computer sciences, Physics and Chemistry, Networks and Telecommunications, Energetics, Nanotechnologies, Biomaterials, and Process Engineering.

The cooperation agreement between Sorbonne Paris Nord University (USPN) and USTH  for the implementation of a double Bachelor’s degree program in Biotechnology – Drug Discovery was officially signed on March 30, 2023.

5.2. University of Montpellier (UM)

Year of establishment: 1970

Address: 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet 34090 Montpellier, France (Montpellier is located between Nime and Bezier, is a city in the South of France, 10 km from the Mediterranean coast)

Website: https://www.umontpellier.fr/

For the past 800 years, the University of Montpellier (UM) has strived to address scientific and societal challenges. UM is the 6th largest university in France, with about 50,000 students including 7000 come from abroad to study in Montpellier. 

With 16 schools and institutes, and 78 research structures, UM brings together a vast community of knowledge ranging from science, technology, medicine, pharmacy, and physical and sports activities, to law, political science, economics, and management. 

UM provides its researchers with the required technological platforms and facilities for cutting-edge research. It works in partnership with the Montpellier University Hospital, which ranks 6th in France, and the Nîmes University Hospital, as well as with numerous research institutions represented in Montpellier including CNRS, INSERM, INRA, CIRAD, IRD, INRIA, IRSTEA, CEA, IFREMER, and BRGM.

The cooperation agreement between University of Montpellier and USTH for the implementation of a double  Bachelor’s degree program in Biotechnology – Drug Discovery will be officially signed in the year 2023.

6. CONTACT

– About the training program: 

Department of Life Sciences (LS)

Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576

Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

– About Admission: 

Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)

Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748

Email: admission@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

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Continuing to flourish nationwide, the Biotechnology and Drug discovery industry keeps growing firmly. Career possibilities are endless in the rapidly-expanding discipline of Biotechnology and Drug discovery.

To keep up with these increasing opportunities, the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) had been designed with the modern and advanced Bachelor Curricula in Biotechnology – Drug discovery with more than 30 major courses in 2 specialized educated years.

Our program aims at controlling a set of concepts, principles and methods of science related to Biotechnology and Drug discovery. The program enables students to acquire the best knowledge, and skills in all fields of Biotechnology and Drug discovery supporting your employed competition in a market highly exigent.

2. PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The Biotechnology – Drug discovery curriculum equips a solid foundation in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, informatics, and communication. The program also builds a core of knowledge on biological sciences (Integrated physiology, Fundamental and advanced microbiology, Stem cell biology, Molecular biology, etc.) as well as provides all basic laboratory working skills. The other Biotechnology – Drug discovery advanced courses aim to master techniques and knowledge in engineered and applied biotechnology. To complete and open their background in biotechnological science, students will complete a “group project”, realize a 3 months internship, and will participate in elective courses.

3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The Biotechnology – Drug discovery Program outcomes include the ABET outcomes as well as the program-specific outcomes.  These outcomes obtained from each course of our curriculum and are all listed here:

1. ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering;
2. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data in environmental sciences;
3. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
4. ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams;
5. ability to identify, formulate, and solve research and engineering problems;
6. understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities;
7. ability to communicate effectively in professional and social environments;
8. understanding the impact of research and engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
9. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (e.g. commitment to critical inquiry, development of study and information-processing skills, a willingness to experiment with new ideas and practices);
10. knowledge of environmental contemporary issues such as climate change, pollution of water, soil, air;
11. ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern research and engineering tools necessary for research and engineering practice.

The levels of learning linked to the outcomes are based on the following:

• Level 1: Remember, awareness
• Level 2: Understand
• Level 3: Apply
• Level 4: Design, analyze, create, evaluate

4. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

4.1 Higher studies and research careers

The Bachelor’s degree will entitle you to enroll in the “Master in Biotechnology – Drug discovery” at USTH or any of the master’s degree courses offered in biotechnological sciences. The Master’s program will provide students with in-depth knowledge of the specialized subjects. This will lead you to various higher studies and research careers in related fields such as food biotech, stem cell research and application, microbiological research and application, animal/plant cell biotechnology and application, medical research, drug discovery and development etc. In addition, we offer many opportunities for internships or higher studies in more than 60 universities and research institutions in France. Graduates will have a great chance to become advisors, lecturers or researchers at any universities or academic institutions.

4.2 Business and industrial careers

The career potential for graduates of the Biotechnology – Drug discovery program is promising. Graduates would be ideal candidates for jobs in most organizations where a major emphasis is on biotechnological, pharmaceutical, and agronomical aspects that will be more and more critical. With a strong scientific background associated with practical classes and applied techniques in biotechnological sciences, USTH students will be able to take up entry-level job positions in the biotechnological, pharmaceutical business, NGOs, and industries.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION

– About the training program: 

Department of Life Sciences (LS)

Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576

Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

– About Admission: 

Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)

Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748

Email: admission@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

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Currently, biomedical technologists are highly and urgently requested in all public health care facilities in Vietnam. Therefore, the Medical Science and Technology (MST) Bachelor Program at USTH will fill the human resource demand in terms of highly qualified biomedical scientists and technologists. The advanced MST program consists of two educational orientations: “Biomedical Sciences” and “Biomedical Engineering”.  Graduates will be technologists, experts, and product developers in the biomedical field, who are able to research and develop optimal biomedical science solutions in detecting and treating diseases or integrating knowledge of biological principles, biomedical engineering, biomedical electronics, regenerative medicine, computer science, and artificial intelligence for research – development of rehabilitation products, biomedical instruments, and devices to support the diagnosis, treatment, care, improvement, and protection of human health. The training program following the standard European system (LMD) will last 3 academic years, including 6 semesters, 180 ECTS, and 4-6 months of internship in clinical/research laboratories.

2. PROGRAM CURRICULUM

II.1. Biomedical Sciences

A/ Educational Contents and Objectives

Biomedical science (BMS) is to understand the fundamental process of life, study the human body, its structure and function in human health and diseases, and apply this knowledge to many aspects of medicine. The goal of this training program is to provide students with knowledge on mechanisms and factors associated with human diseases towards diagnosis, detection, and treatment of those diseases. The focus will be on understanding human health, from molecular to organismal systems: how cells, organs, and systems function in the human body in healthy and diseased states. The BMS educational orientation mainly deals with the facts, theories, and models describing biological and clinical phenomena. Core course clusters include cell biology, immunology, hematology, biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, medical microbiology, cancer biology, stem cells, molecular markers, and molecular medicine. The knowledge will equip students to work in areas that contribute to the development of new therapies and approaches aimed at improving human health.

B/ Outcomes and skills: Students following the biomedical sciences are expected to

• Integrate the knowledge base of various key subjects to understand the pathogenesis and origins of disease processes, how they affect the standard structure and functions of the human body, and why and how health is maintained;
• Have a basic understanding of the investigation, diagnosis, prevention, approaches to treatment, and monitoring of disease, as well as developing products being made possible by biomedical research;
• Explain biomedical sciences phenomena at a variety of levels (from molecule to cell to organ and system function) in the human body in health and disease;
• Have practical techniques and professional skills relevant to the biomedical sciences;
• Aware of the current laboratory methods available for the investigation, detection, and treatment of specific diseases as well as integrating the knowledge and understanding of various therapeutic strategies for the development and evaluation of new methods applicable to diseased states;
• Have ethical and professional responsibilities in technical situations;
• Work successfully as a member of a professional team and function effectively as responsible professionals in biomedical sciences

The levels of learning outcomes are evaluated as the following:

• Level 1: Describe – Aware
• Level 2: Understand – Explain
• Level 3: Apply – Analyze
• Level 4: Design, Develop, Create and Evaluate

C/ Career opportunities:

After graduation, students have the opportunity to work for research and development of biomedical products in health-related industries (medical biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, drug development) as well as work in clinical, biomedical, genetics and forensic laboratories, biomedical research institutes/universities; business, be specialists in public health services; consultants in biomedical policy-making organizations, managers/consultants in biomedical companies, NGO or intellectual law companies in the biomedical field; or pursue graduate study programs in biomedical sciences.

II.2. Biomedical Engineering

A/ Educational Contents and Objectives

Biomedical engineering (BME) aims to improve human health and healthcare systems through the application of the latest innovative technologies. The development of very high-technology medical instrumentations and devices such as defibrillators, endoscopic instrumentations, medical imaging technologies (PET/CT, MRI, scanners, ultrasound), robotics, and automation, are essential for the diagnosis, treatment, management of diseases, and rehabilitation, to avoid danger and improve the efficiency of medical treatments. Therefore, the BME training orientation focuses on providing students with broad and flexible subjects in engineering and biological science applied in biomedical instruments and systems. The BME broadly refers to the same mathematical, analytical, and conceptual knowledge from related fields (Biology, Physic, Chemistry, Electronics, Robotics, Material Science, Signal and Image Processing, and Computer Science). The students are prepared to analyze, synthesize, and link knowledge in the multi-disciplinary fields, with an emphasis on quantitative approaches and methods. Finally, the students will be an integral part of society to improve the understanding and control of biological processes towards improving human health.

B/ Outcomes and skills: Students following biomedical engineering are expected to

• Have the professional skills to work on high-tech biomedical instruments;
• Have professional knowledge in fields: medical instrumentations and devices, medical image technology, biomedical signal and image processing, biomechanics, biomaterials and bionanotechnology, AI in medicine and rehabilitation engineering;
• Repair, maintain, improve and develop biomedical instrumentations and devices which are commonly used in hospitals, clinics and medical research centres;
• Integrate the knowledge of both biological processes and engineering, allowing them to make positive contributions in biomedical industries and/or other sectors;
• Lead the industry in biomedical imaging and signal processing, medical devices and rehabilitation, AI and machine learning in medicine or patient-specific treatments based high-tech medical tools;
• Have ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations;
• Work successfully as a member of a professional team and function effectively as responsible professionals.

The levels of learning outcomes are evaluated as the following:

• Level 1: Identify and explain technical problems
• Level 2: Formulate the process to solve the technical problems
• Level 3: Apply engineering design to produce solutions and technical improvements
• Level 4: Acquire and apply new knowledge in BME, evaluate new products

C/ Career opportunities: students have the opportunity to access careers in the research and development areas of biomedical instrumentations and devices; repair, maintenance, consultancy, and management at enterprises, factories, and biomedical research institutes; or pursue master’s and doctoral programs in BME.

D/ Curriculum program*

 3. MAIN PARTNERS INVOLVED IN THE MST PROGRAM

 4. CONTACT

– About the training program: 

Department of Life Sciences (LS)

Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576

Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

– About Admission: 

Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)

Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748

Email: admission@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

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• Food Science and Technology (FST) is in high demand in the agriculture, light industry, and health care sectors in Vietnam. The recent statistics alarmingly show that hundreds of industrial zones in 5 big cities and 58 provinces need thousands of relevant technologists per year.
• The establishment of the FST Program at USTH will contribute to filling this gap in highly qualified human resources of the domain. The program will provide scientific knowledge and practical skills in relevant fundamental sciences in order to develop modern procedures, and specific applications for Vietnamese agricultural products as well as to control food quality and safety.
• The academic curriculum of the FST program at USTH provides an innovative approach and introduces cutting-edge food technologies. The program is specifically designed and well adapted for value-adding technologies of Vietnamese agricultural products. In addition, various practical courses help to sharpen students’ skills to be technically and socially competent in the food industry.

2. PROGRAM CURRICULUM

• The Food Science and Technology Program provides students with three options:
  • Food processing technology
  • Food safety and quality
  • Food innovation management
• Each option includes a “core curriculum”, consisting of courses in food science and technology, and a group of additional/optional courses that focuses on providing more specific knowledge in the student’s chosen area.

  3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After following the FST training program, students could acquire:

1. An ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, science
2. An ability to conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. An ability to analyze a system, and components in real food processing to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify and solve problems in real situations such as food processing, and food quality control.
6. An ability to communicate effectively
7. An ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
8. An understanding of the obligations to develop food processing and to control the food quality in Vietnam and all over the world.
9. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

4. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates can pursue professional jobs or continue to the master’s program at USTH or at any of the postgraduate courses offered in the Food Science and Technology fields.

In addition, we offer a panel of opportunities for internships in universities and institutions in France. Students will have a great chance to become scientific advisors, consultants, lecturers or researchers at one of our partners’ establishments.

A bachelor’s degree in food science prepares students necessary skills for successful careers in the food industry. Food science graduates are leaders in food production, processing and development systems, food quality assurance and control, food science research team, and regulation and enforcement of food laws.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION 

– About the training program: 

Department of Life Sciences (LS)

Tel: (+84-24) 3212 1576

Email: ls_dept@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 307, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

– About Admission: 

Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)

Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748

Email: admission@usth.edu.vn

Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi

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