Program Code: 8720206
Degree Awarded: Master’s in Medicinal Plants & Traditional Medicine
Program Duration: 1.5–2 years
Tuition: 24 million VND per semester
Advantages & strengths
Vietnam possesses abundant medicinal-plant resources and a long history of traditional medicine. With the development of health products of natural origin, the research, development, standardization, and quality improvement of medicinal materials & traditional medicines are growing in importance. This creates a demand for highly qualified professionals who possess in-depth knowledge of medicinal plants & traditional medicine and the ability to apply modern methods and technologies to research, production, and quality control.
Expanding graduate education in traditional medicine has been identified as important in developing a highly qualified workforce that can help preserve, protect, and develop the values of traditional Vietnamese medicine.
Building on the educational foundation of the DTU College of Medicine & Pharmacy, the master’s program in Medicinal Plants & Traditional Medicine aims to integrate specialized knowledge of medicinal plants & traditional medicine with modern research methods and technologies in pharmacology.
Throughout the program, students enhance their knowledge and skills in medicinal-plant research, the chemistry of natural compounds, testing and quality assurance, product research & development, and the production of medicines from medicinal plants & traditional remedies. The program emphasizes scientific-research capabilities, independent and creative work, and the application of emerging technologies to address practical challenges.
Graduates can pursue specialized positions at companies that trade in medicinal materials & traditional medicines; facilities that cultivate and develop medicinal plants; companies that manufacture pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food chemicals; and departments for research & development (R&D), quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and production.
Graduates may also pursue teaching and research at universities, institutes, and research centers specializing in medicinal plants, traditional medicine, and the chemistry of natural products; work in pharmacy departments at hospitals, particularly in areas related to traditional medicine; and work in government agencies for pharmacology.
Program objectives
The master’s program in Medicinal Plants & Traditional Medicine aims to develop highly qualified professionals with in-depth knowledge of medicinal plants & traditional medicine, practical skills, scientific-research skills, and the ability to apply modern advances in science & technology to pharmacology.
Upon completing the program, students are able to:
• master and apply specialized knowledge of medicinal plants & traditional medicine in professional practice;
• research, evaluate, and correctly utilize medicinal plants to support the development of medicines and healthcare products;
• apply modern methods and technologies to study chemical constituents, biological activities, and testing of medicinal materials;
• participate in the research & development of medicines from medicinal plants & traditional medicine;
• conduct and evaluate testing, quality assurance, and production for products derived from medicinal plants;
• work independently and creatively, identify challenges related to medicinal plants & traditional medicine;
• organize and conduct scientific research, and explore and apply new technologies in pharmacology;
• foreign-language proficiency for research, staying current with specialized knowledge, and work in pharmacology.
The program also emphasizes professional responsibility and medical ethics, enabling students to apply their expert knowledge and research findings in practice to improve the quality of medicinal-material use and to develop traditional medicines for community health care.
Admission requirements
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a major or minor relevant to Medicinal Plants & Traditional Medicine.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a related or different field may be required to complete supplementary coursework as decided by the university before being admitted.
• Admissions are conducted in accordance with DTU’s current criteria and regulations for master’s degree admissions.
• Requirements regarding foreign-language proficiency are subject to the university’s current admission regulations.
