Study Pharmacy in China
Category: Medical & Life Sciences
Pharmacy in China is a four-year bachelor’s degree covering drug chemistry, pharmacology, formulation and clinical practice, with laboratory work from the first semester.
Program Overview
The course moves from organic and analytical chemistry into pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics and pharmacy law. Chinese universities pair this with traditional Chinese pharmacy modules that no European programme offers, and place students in hospital dispensaries and manufacturing plants for their final-year practicum.
Why Study Pharmacy in China?
China is the world’s largest producer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, so teaching hospitals and manufacturers sit next to the universities that supply them. Pharmacy is one of the programmes named in the CSCA entrance test requirement that takes effect from the 2026 intake.
Key Skills You'll Learn in Pharmacy
- ✓ Scientific Research Methods
- ✓ Laboratory Techniques
- ✓ Data Analysis & Statistics
- ✓ Clinical Observation
- ✓ Health & Safety Protocols
- ✓ Biological Systems Understanding
Career Paths & Salaries
| Job Title | Salary (Morocco) | Salary (Global) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community / Hospital Pharmacist | 12,000 - 25,000 MAD/month | $60,000 - $110,000/year | Dispense medicines and advise on their use |
| Clinical Pharmacist | 14,000 - 28,000 MAD/month | $80,000 - $130,000/year | Manage drug therapy alongside medical teams |
| Regulatory Affairs Officer | 13,000 - 26,000 MAD/month | $70,000 - $120,000/year | Take products through registration and compliance |
Universities, fees and entry
17 of the 149 universities in the Foorsa catalogue run pharmacy faculties, spread across 9 Chinese cities.
Tuition on those programmes runs from $1,600 to $7,200 a year, so the cheapest of them sits below the $2,200 median for the catalogue as a whole.
Bachelor entry is typically HSK 4 or IELTS 5.5 with a school average of 70% or better, and all 17 universities take students on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC).
6 of them already have Moroccan students enrolled.
The best-paid of the roles below, Clinical Pharmacist, pays 14,000 - 28,000 MAD/month in Morocco and $80,000 - $130,000/year internationally.
Highest-ranked of them
- Sichuan University — Chengdu · QS 451
- China Pharmaceutical University — Nanjing · QS 801
- Nanjing Medical University — Nanjing · QS 801
- Capital Medical University — Beijing · QS 801
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine — Beijing · QS 1,001
Further reading: CSCA Test Morocco 2026: Mandatory for Undergraduate Study in China
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Get Your Visa & Travel
Once accepted, Foorsa assists with your X1/X2 student visa application at the Chinese Embassy in Rabat and helps you prepare for your journey to China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which universities in China teach Pharmacy?
17 of the 149 universities Foorsa works with run pharmacy faculties, in 9 cities. The highest-ranked are Sichuan University, China Pharmaceutical University and Nanjing Medical University.
How much does it cost to study Pharmacy in China?
Tuition runs from $1,600 to $7,200 a year depending on the university, against a $2,200 median across the whole catalogue. Living costs add roughly $300-$600 a month.
What are the entry requirements for Pharmacy in China?
Most of these universities ask for HSK 4 or IELTS 5.5 and a school average of 70% or better, plus a passport, transcripts, a health certificate and recommendation letters.
Are there scholarships for Pharmacy in China?
All 17 universities offering this subject take students on the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), and most also run their own university and provincial awards.
What can I earn after studying Pharmacy?
Community / Hospital Pharmacist: 12,000 - 25,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $60,000 - $110,000/year internationally. Clinical Pharmacist: 14,000 - 28,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $80,000 - $130,000/year internationally. Regulatory Affairs Officer: 13,000 - 26,000 MAD/month in Morocco, $70,000 - $120,000/year internationally.
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