China Pharmaceutical University (CPU), originally the National Pharmaceutical School founded in 1936, is China’s first independent school of pharmacy and it has been one of the best universities of pharmacy in China with a wide variety of specialized areas. It is one of the “211 project” key universities affiliated to the Ministry of Education of China. Our Pharmacy discipline ranks No. 1 and Traditional Chinese Pharmacy discipline ranks No. 3 according to the latest statistics of the Ministry of Education of China.
CPU is the earliest institution authorized by the Ministry of Education to admit full-time pharmacy students and visiting scholars from overseas. CPU is also the host institute of Chinese scholarship students and it started to recruit international students as early as 1950s. Now, there are 22,400 students, among whom 12,627 are fulltime students.
CPU consists of 6 schools (School of Pharmacy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, School of life science and Technology, School of International Pharmaceutical Business, School of Continuing Education, and School of Higher Vocational Education), 4 independent departments (Dept. of Basic Sciences, Dept. of Foreign Languages, Dept. of Social Sciences, and Dept. of Physical Education), and 23 key labs and centers at state or provincial levels.
CPU offers 20 bachelor’s degree programs, 29 master’s programs, 24 doctoral program, 23 post-doctoral programs and 6 short-term training programs. There are three national key disciplines: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics and one provincial key discipline — Modern Traditional Chinese Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy.
The university is equipped with fine and complete facilities for teaching, research and sports. Among the 730 faculty members, more than 40% have advanced academic titles. So far, the university has undertaken more than 70 research projects financed by the State Key Programs Foundation, and more than 300 research projects financed by the State Natural Sciences Foundation and the State New Drug Research Foundation.
The university is also active in international academic exchanges. It has made academic exchange agreements with higher education institutions in more than 30 countries and regions of the world, including Japan, the United States, UK, Australia, Italy and Hong Kong. In addition, it maintains academic relationships with research institutions and universities in more than 40 countries and regions.
Chinese Language Program
The Chinese Language Program is designed to promote the Chinese language and culture throughout the world and to help people in various cultural backgrounds acquire a better understanding of China. China pharmaceutical University offers primary, intermediate and advanced Chinese courses according to international students' requirements. Besides introducing Chinese culture and history, group tour will be arranged during holidays.
Tai-Chi Program
Tai-Chi has played a significant role in Chinese culture and Chinese philosophy. It has become an important health-boosting approach across the world. The Program introduces the basic theories of Tai-Chi, including its conception, history of different schools, relationship with Chinese philosophy, and the essentials of Tai-Chi practice, such as respiration, body movement, etc. Tai-Chi of 24-simplified postures or of 42 competition routines will be taught as requested by participants.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Pharmacy
The university is authorized by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine to run a program of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy. The program involves lectures on the terms, theory, principle, therapeutics and prescription of TCM, as well as the locations, functions and effects of points. In addition, visit to pharmacy will be arranged to enable students have a better understanding of the production process of TCM at the end of lectures.
Medicinal Diet Program
Medicinal Diet is of high value in the Chinese medicinal treasure house. It is also an important part of Chinese traditional food. It combines the advantages of the healthcare of traditional Chinese drugs and excellent oriental food. People can not only enjoy the good tastes of the food but also relieve and cure their disease and can therefore prolong their life. Medicinal diet is novel, elegant and practical. The medical diet in the training program is introduced to the trainees for proper home preparation.
Qigong Program
Qigong constitutes an integral part of Chinese traditional culture and one of the essential cultural legacies of the world civilization. This program taught by the members of Jiangsu Qigong Research Association is composed of two parts (theoretical and practical) .Through lectures the trainees will deeply understand the scientific principles of Qigong. Through the practical exercises, the trainees will master some practical skills, so that they may strengthen their health and prolong their life.
Acupuncture Program
Acupuncture is one of the important components in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has the advantages of simplicity and efficiency, thus being suitable for self medication and traveling. The lectures involve diagnostic methods and treatment applied by the specialists for diseases such as wind stroke, diabetes, Bi-syndromes, headache, insomnia, fatigue syndrome, sports injuries, and digestive, neurotic and so on. Clinical application of empirical prescriptions and points, special manipulation techniques, fire needle therapy, scalp acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, eye acupuncture will be introduced.
Admission Guideline
Qualification
1. High school graduate
2. Between the age of 16 and 60, healthy
Application Materials
1. A completed Application Form for Admission to short-term training Programs (download from our website or request by person).
2. Photocopy of senior high school diploma. If not yet graduated, please provide a certificate of enrollment with expected graduation date on it.
Note: The application materials may be submitted by post mail, email or delivered by the applicant him/herself to the Division of International Exchange and Cooperation, China Pharmaceutical University.
Application Period: Anytime
Admission and Duration
1. Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements can apply at any time. Class will be opened once more than 15 applicants are admitted.
2. Every class ranges from one to three weeks and the time can be shortened or prolonged upon the trainee’s request.
Costs (in RMB Yuan)
Unit: RMB Yuan
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Programs
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Costs
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Registration fee
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100
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Chinese Language Program
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Primary（One month）
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2400
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Intermediate（Six months）
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8400
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Advanced （One year）
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14000
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Tai-Chi Program （Two weeks）
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2400
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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Pharmacy Program （Two weeks）
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3200
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Medical Diet Program （Two weeks）
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3200
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Qigong Program（Two weeks）
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2400
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Acupuncture Program（Two weeks）
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3200
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Accommodation fee （Two weeks）
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840
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