Introduction to the Pharmacy Training Program

EMPOWER YOUR DREAMS, OPEN UP YOUR FUTURE WITH THE PHARMACY TRAINING PROGRAM AT TAY DO UNIVERSITY

Overview of the Pharmacy Sector in 2023

According to statistics from the Drug Administration of Vietnam, the pharmaceutical sector will continue to grow over the next 5 years and is projected to reach $16.1 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of up to 11% in Vietnamese Dong. At the recent forum "Improving Competitiveness in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sector," Ms. Nguyen Dieu Ha, General Secretary and Chief of Office of the Vietnam Pharmaceutical Companies Association (VNPCA), stated that as of 2022, Vietnam had 51 foreign-invested pharmaceutical enterprises, 228 enterprises meeting WHO-GMP standards (World Health Organization - Good Manufacturing Practices), and 12 enterprises achieving high-standard GMP certifications such as EU, PIC/S, JAPAN, and TCA. This figure shows that Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry has indeed made significant strides, given that only 2 enterprises achieved GMP standards in 2017. Companies have invested more heavily to meet good manufacturing practice standards, and the distribution system is relatively well-developed, particularly with the widespread network of pharmacies across the country.

Alongside the impressive growth of the pharmaceutical industry, Vietnam's population is entering an "aging" phase, with the population over 60 years old accounting for 11.9% in 2019 and expected to rise to over 25% by 2050. Furthermore, an alarming trend of diseases hitting younger populations—driven by an industrial lifestyle, physical inactivity, unscientific diets, and alcohol or tobacco addiction—is altering the country's disease patterns. Non-communicable diseases now account for 73% of total deaths. All of these factors are driving up the general demand for healthcare and specifically the demand for human resources trained from the Pharmacy Training Program.

Why Choose the Pharmacy Training Program at Tay Do University?

With over 10 years of experience in Pharmacy education and a highly qualified, experienced faculty, Tay Do University has successfully trained more than 5,000 Pharmacists and over 100 Masters of Pharmacy specializing in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy. The development strategy for the Pharmacy Training Program focuses on:

• Enhancing educational quality by increasing the program's flexibility and aligning it with the development needs of the province and the region;
• Improving efficiency and strengthening the connection between scientific research, training, and practical needs;
• Developing staff and faculty toward standardization, fitting the role and position of a regional university;
• Becoming a hub for networking and collaborating with prestigious organizations and universities in the region by promoting partnership programs;
• Modernizing facilities and implementing key tasks through diversifying and effectively utilizing financial resources.

In addition to formal coursework, students enrolled in the Pharmacy Training Program are provided with opportunities by the University and the Faculty to develop skills through extracurricular activities and professional clubs, such as the Specialized English Club, the White Blouse Club, and more.

What is the Pharmacy Training Program at Tay Do University Like?

The undergraduate Pharmacy Training Program, managed by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Nursing, is regularly updated to align with the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework and regional workforce demands. Designed as a scientific and well-structured 4.5-year curriculum, the program includes:

• General Knowledge: Chemistry, Biology, Probability and Statistics, Marxist-Leninist Philosophy, Political Economy, Physical Education, etc.
• Fundamental Knowledge: Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pathophysiology, Pharmaceutical Botany, Pharmacoepidemiology, etc.
• Specialized Knowledge: Pharmacognosy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Quality Control, Pharmaceutics, etc.

Upon completing the Pharmacy Training Program, students are awarded a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. Graduates are fully eligible to pursue Master's degrees at Tay Do University as well as other domestic and international universities.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduating from the Pharmacy Training Program with comprehensive knowledge and solid skills, students can work in a wide range of fields within the following organizations and enterprises:

• Pharmacists in pharmaceutical manufacturing and trading companies.
• Pharmacists involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and management of drugs at pharmaceutical companies, enterprises, or their own private pharmacies.
• Quality control and assurance specialists at cosmetics and pharmaceutical testing centers, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics companies, and dietary supplement enterprises.
• Lecturers and researchers at educational institutions and specialized pharmaceutical research units.

Increasing Admission Opportunities for Candidates of the Pharmacy Training Program

In 2023, besides admissions based on high school transcripts, national high school graduation exam results, and the competency assessment exam scores from Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Do University has also introduced its own independent entrance exam. This addition aims to increase admission opportunities for candidates applying to health science majors, including the Pharmacy Training Program.