The Master of Pharmacy/Pharmacology program is specifically concerned with the study of drugs based on the chemistry and biology disciplines. The program focuses on the strategic needs of national innovative drug research and the development trend of the pharmacy discipline toward the integration of science and technology. The program’s research comprises the following directions.

1. Development and utilization of genetically engineered drugs. This consists of basic and applied research on recombinant protein drugs represented by fibroblast growth factors (FGFs).

2. Development and utilization of natural active substances. This includes the discovery, structural modification, synthesis, and pharmacological research of active ingredients of seaweeds (which have a dual role as food and medicine) and authentic medicinal herbs, and the development of related drugs and health products.

3. Microbial Drug Development and Utilization. This includes (i) research on the selection and breeding of microbial strains capable of yielding high levels of secondary metabolites; and (ii) research on the process control and optimization of fermentation and the efficient separation and development of the fermentation products for application purposes.

Prerequisite 

Bachelor’s degree in biology, pharmacy, or chemistry-related disciplines.

Degree

Master of Pharmacy