Tuesday, July 31, 1973
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS
Students returning from overseas studies who wish to apply for
registration as a pharmacist in Hong Kong may have to undergo re-assessment
of certain subjects they studied prior to taking up the study of pharmacy.
This applies only to pharmacy graduates from territories which have
not entered into reciprocal agreements with the United Kingdom or Hong Kong.
The minimum educational standard for registration required by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board is a grade "C", or its equivalent, in English
language, chemistry and mathematics, and either physics or biology.
A "B" grade in general science or additional general science will
be regarded as an equivalent to a "C" grade in chemistry and either physics
or biology.
As is the present case, the students may also be required to
undertake further practical training and then take an examination in subjects
specifically related to the practice of pharmacy.
Any student requiring further details may contact the Secretary
of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board through the Medical and Health Department
or on telephone No: 5-793757.
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