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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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