Introduction

FACULTY OF PHARMACY – LAC HONG UNIVERSITY

“Advancing Pharmaceutical Education for Community Health”

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Lac Hong University is committed to educating future pharmacists who possess high professional competence, strong ethics, and a remarkable capability to contribute to the globalization of the healthcare system.

Established in 2012, the faculty has developed into an application-oriented pharmacy education unit, responding to the growing demand for high-quality workforces in pharmacy of Vietnam.

🟦 Overview

The five-year Pharmacist program is designed based on the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, integrating basic sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and extensive practical training.

Student are trained about:

• Scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Competent skills aligned with real-world practice environments 
• Professional ethics and lifelong learning competencies 

🟦 Why Choose Us

Practice-Integrated Learning

Approximately 50% of the curriculum is focused on training in laboratories, practices in pharmacies, and activities in internship sites, enabling students to integrate their theoretical knowledge into the pharmacy practice effectively.

Modern Facilities

The Faculty operates 18 laboratories, ranging from basic to specialized function levels, equipped with modern instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis, AAS, tablet compression machines, and other specialized equipment. In addition, training models, which include a virtual pharmaceutical factory and a medicinal plant garden, could contribute to a practice-oriented learning environment and enhance students’ learning experience.

Qualified Academic Staff

The academic team, who are trained both nationally and internationally, includes professors, associate professors, PhDs, and experienced practitioners. This ensures the high quality of education and a strong connection between academic knowledge and professional practice.

Strong Industry Engagement

The Faculty maintains strong collaboration with hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and pharmacy chains to support internships, experiential learning, and expanded career opportunities for students, while continuous curriculum improvement aligned with industry needs.

🟦 Academic Program

Pharmacist program (5 years)

The program provides a comprehensive foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and professional practice, with two main training orientations:

• Pharmaceutical Care 
• Pharmaceutical Sciences 

Students may complete their graduation requirements through doing a research thesis, project, or professional internship report.

🟦 Learning Experience

The Faculty implements a student-centered approach with modern teaching and assessment methods, including:

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL) 
• Project-Based Learning 
• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) 

These approaches foster:

• Critical thinking 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Independent and lifelong learning 

🟦 Research and Innovation

The Faculty actively promotes research among both academic staff and students. Research outputs include publications in validated domestic and international journals (Scopus/ISI), with a focus on applied research in healthcare and pharmaceutical fields.

Students are encouraged to participate in:

• Scientific research projects 
• Academic competitions 
• Innovation and entrepreneurship activities 

🟦 Career Opportunities

Graduates are eligible to diverse career fields, including:

• Hospital and clinical pharmacy 
• Pharmaceutical industry (R&D, QA/QC, manufacturing) 
• Drug supply and regulatory management 
• Community pharmacy and retail systems 

Graduates are highly appraised for their professional competence, communication skills, and ethical standards.

🟦 Quality Assurance

The Pharmacist program was accredited under the AUN-QA framework in 2021, demonstrating the Faculty’s commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

The curriculum is regularly updated to reflect with emerging trends such as:

• Pharmaceutical care 
• Pharmaceutical sciences 
• Digital transformation in healthcare 

🟦 Global and Future Directions

The Faculty is advancing toward:

• Internationalization: expanding global partnerships and aligning with international quality standards 
• Digital transformation: integrating digital technologies into teaching and research 

• Innovation ecosystem: developing an environment that supports research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the pharmaceutical field.