Faculty of Pharmacy - Welcome to University of Puthisastra

OUR MISSION

Established in 2011, The University of Puthisastra Faculty of Pharmacy is one of leading institutions for pharmacy education in Cambodia, located in the vibrant heart of Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. We are recognized by the Royal Government of Cambodia and accredited by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC).

The Faculty of Pharmacy offers three programs: Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm.), Master of Medical Biology (MMB) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.). Since 2020, UP Faculty of Pharmacy is recognized as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider by the Pharmacist Council of Cambodia (PCC). There 10 departments under the faculty including the Academic office, Office of Rotation and partnership, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacognosy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Medical Biology, Department of Pharmacology, Department of Toxicology, Simulation Pharmacy, and UP Pharmacy.

As of 2023, the Faculty of Pharmacy has 23 full-time academic staff and 84 part-time lecturers (62 national lecturers and 22 international lecturers). Currently, there are 700 students and 170 intake students each year. The Faculty of Pharmacy has successfully graduated 7 batches of students equal to 637 graduates. At present, these graduates are working in both public and private sectors in government, ministry of health, community, hospital, industry, company, laboratory, educational institution and NGOs. The Faculty of Pharmacy is known as the fastest growing school of pharmacy in the country.

Our mission is to educate students on mandatory and compulsory knowledge and skills related to community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, biological sciences, basic pharmaceutical sciences and the environment. Our comprehensive education is enriched by English, Critical Thinking, Information Technology, Communication and Research studies which are necessary for the success in the pharmaceutical field and the management of private and hospital pharmacies, medical laboratories, and pharmaceutical enterprises.

EDUCATION PROGRAM

Program and Degree	Study Period	Program Details & Outcomes
Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)	5 Years	Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy: By the end of the program, students are able to achieve the following learning outcomes. I. Scientific Foundation for Pharmacy Practice #1. Possess knowledge on subjects that offer a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social, behavioral and administrative pharmacy sciences and clinical sciences and pharmacy practices. II. Provision of Pharmaceutical Service #2. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to supply prescribed medicine and non-prescribed medicine. #3. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to manufacture and compound medicines. #4. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to organize and manage the work process and workplace with regard to pharmacy system and procedure, workplace management, human resources management and supply chain management. #5. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to create quality assurance systems and quality control. #6. To provide health education and drug information to patients, families and communities. #7. To identify the biological read-out circuits and concept on the quality assurance: phase look ahead, analytical phase, post-analytical phase. III. Professional and personal behaviors #8. Practice with respect to legal, ethical and professional standards required by the Ministry of Health. #9. Adopt continuing professional development. #10. Analyze and synthesize information from medical and pharmaceutical literature for pharmacy practice. #11. Conduct relevant research in the area of pharmacy. #12. Be able to work in a team and collaboratively with other health professionals to improve patient outcomes. To see the program details click here
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.PHARM.)	2 Years	Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm.) This program is designed for pharmacy graduates to become a specialist in the field of drug management in hospitals, in the pharmaceutical industry, in public health, and in pedagogy. It also prepares students for doctoral studies. After graduating from this program, the graduates will be able to serve as a pharmacist responsible in public or private pharmacy, in pharmaceutical import and export companies, in the pharmaceutical industry, in public or private laboratories, university lecturers, or researchers in the pharmaceutical field. Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences has four tracks, which students will select at the second year. Track 1:Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Health Products Track 2:Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Pharmacy Track 3:Medication and Public Health Track 4:Hospital Pharmacy Structure of curriculum: The curriculum lasts two years. During this period, there are different courses such as theories, practice and internship. Theories are instructed by professional lecturers from inside and outside the country. The practice is held with the support of modern lab equipment, manikin, interpretive films and short videos etc. The six-month internship can be done in Cambodia or abroad, depending on the requirements of the thesis writing. Thesis is one of the requirements to complete before graduation. To see the program details click here
Master of Medical Biology (MMB)	2 Years	Master of Medical Biology (MMB) The Master of Medical Biology degree is intended for students who are interested in biomedical research. This master program focuses on the acquisition of key areas of expertise in medical laboratories such as biochemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, or toxicology, which are the bases for disease diagnosis. This program provides students an in-depth knowledge and skills to Analyze and interpret the results of medical laboratory tests for various diseases. Have good laboratory management skills, such as human resources management, budget management, planning skills, equipment management, reagents, waste, data, quality assurance, etc. Use and understand the requirements of various biomedical test equipment and techniques, and have a good understanding of the mechanisms of medical biology. Students who successfully complete Master of Biology degree will become highly qualified specialists in the field of medical biology with potential future careers in/as: Management of medical biology laboratories in both the public and the private sectors. Senior technicians working in medical biology laboratories to ensure the highest standards of laboratory quality. Candidates for PhD studies in Medical Biology. Structure of Curriculum The first year of this program focuses on theories, practices and clerkship in the laboratory of the basics of biomedical science, which is an important topic in the diagnosis of diseases in the human body and understanding clinical mechanisms and physiopathology, as well as disease complications during treatment, prevention and research. This curriculum focuses specifically on health issues and the causes of the diseases in Cambodia and Southeast Asian region. The second year of training focuses on the study of medical laboratory management, quality assurance and biosafety, along with hands-on training and practice in the biomedical laboratory or in the hospital. Students are required to develop a thesis before graduation. To see the program details click here

Program and Degree

Study Period

Program Details & Outcomes

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

5 Years

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy:

By the end of the program, students are able to achieve the following learning outcomes.

I. Scientific Foundation for Pharmacy Practice
#1. Possess knowledge on subjects that offer a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social, behavioral and administrative pharmacy sciences and clinical sciences and pharmacy practices.
II. Provision of Pharmaceutical Service
#2. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to supply prescribed medicine and non-prescribed medicine.
#3. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to manufacture and compound medicines.
#4. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to organize and manage the work process and workplace with regard to pharmacy system and procedure, workplace management, human resources management and supply chain management.
#5. Apply knowledge and skills gained throughout their education, training, and work experiences to create quality assurance systems and quality control.
#6. To provide health education and drug information to patients, families and communities.
#7. To identify the biological read-out circuits and concept on the quality assurance: phase look ahead, analytical phase, post-analytical phase.
III. Professional and personal behaviors
#8. Practice with respect to legal, ethical and professional standards required by the Ministry of Health.
#9. Adopt continuing professional development.
#10. Analyze and synthesize information from medical and pharmaceutical literature for pharmacy practice.
#11. Conduct relevant research in the area of pharmacy. #12. Be able to work in a team and collaboratively with other health professionals to improve patient outcomes.

To see the program details click here

Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.PHARM.)

2 Years

Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm.)
This program is designed for pharmacy graduates to become a specialist in the field of drug management in hospitals, in the pharmaceutical industry, in public health, and in pedagogy. It also prepares students for doctoral studies. After graduating from this program, the graduates will be able to serve as a pharmacist responsible in public or private pharmacy, in pharmaceutical import and export companies, in the pharmaceutical industry, in public or private laboratories, university lecturers, or researchers in the pharmaceutical field.
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences has four tracks, which students will select at the second year.
- Track 1:Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Health Products
- Track 2:Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Pharmacy
- Track 3:Medication and Public Health
- Track 4:Hospital Pharmacy
Structure of curriculum: The curriculum lasts two years. During this period, there are different courses such as theories, practice and internship.
- Theories are instructed by professional lecturers from inside and outside the country.
- The practice is held with the support of modern lab equipment, manikin, interpretive films and short videos etc.
- The six-month internship can be done in Cambodia or abroad, depending on the requirements of the thesis writing.
- Thesis is one of the requirements to complete before graduation.

To see the program details click here

Master of Medical Biology (MMB)

2 Years

Master of Medical Biology (MMB)
The Master of Medical Biology degree is intended for students who are interested in biomedical research. This master program focuses on the acquisition of key areas of expertise in medical laboratories such as biochemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, or toxicology, which are the bases for disease diagnosis.
This program provides students an in-depth knowledge and skills to
- Analyze and interpret the results of medical laboratory tests for various diseases.
- Have good laboratory management skills, such as human resources management, budget management, planning skills, equipment management, reagents, waste, data, quality assurance, etc.
- Use and understand the requirements of various biomedical test equipment and techniques, and have a good understanding of the mechanisms of medical biology.

Students who successfully complete Master of Biology degree will become highly qualified specialists in the field of medical biology with potential future careers in/as:

Management of medical biology laboratories in both the public and the private sectors.
Senior technicians working in medical biology laboratories to ensure the highest standards of laboratory quality.
Candidates for PhD studies in Medical Biology.

Structure of Curriculum

The first year of this program focuses on theories, practices and clerkship in the laboratory of the basics of biomedical science, which is an important topic in the diagnosis of diseases in the human body and understanding clinical mechanisms and physiopathology, as well as disease complications during treatment, prevention and research. This curriculum focuses specifically on health issues and the causes of the diseases in Cambodia and Southeast Asian region. The second year of training focuses on the study of medical laboratory management, quality assurance and biosafety, along with hands-on training and practice in the biomedical laboratory or in the hospital. Students are required to develop a thesis before graduation.

To see the program details click here

Subject in Year 1 Semester 1	Credits Theory/CC/PW/Clerkship	Subject in Year 1 Semester 2	Credits Theory/CC/PW/Clerkship
Apply Biochemistry for Clinic and diagnostic	2/1/0.5/1	Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Parasito-mycology)	3/2/1/2
Apply Hematology and Hemostasis	2/1/0.5/1	Molecular Biology	2/1/0.5/0
Clinical Immunology	2/1/0.5/1	Epidemiology and Statistics	1/1/0/0
Toxicology and application	1/0/0/0	Introduction of Thesis	1/1/0/0
Computer application	1/0/1/0
Total Credits per Semester:	8/3/2.5/3		7/5/1.5/2

Subject in Year 2 Semester 1	Credits Theory/CC/PW/Clerkship	Subject in Year 2 Semester 2	Credits Theory/CC/PW/Clerkship/Thesis
HR Management	1/0.5/0/0.5	Community work	0/0/0/1
Facility and safety management	1/0.5/0/0.5	Master thesis writing and defense	0/0/0/0/10
Quality Management	2/0.5/0/0.5
Planning, forecasting, monitoring and assessment	1/0.5/0/0.5
Computer application	1/0/1/0
Total Credits per Semester:	5/2/0/4		0/0/0/1/10

Faculty Team Members

Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom
Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy
Tel: (+855) 86 345 710
Email:csophearom@puthisastra.edu.kh

Mrs. Ung Huykhim, MSc
Assistant Dean | Faculty of Pharmacy
Tel: (+855) 11 223 293
Email:uhuykhim1@puthisastra.edu.kh

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Currently, the Faculty of Pharmacy is in the FIP world list of Pharmacy Schools, Asian Association of Schools of pharmacy (AASP), ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology (AASMT), World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery and ASEAN PharmNET in Education and Research.

By 2023, the Faculty of Pharmacy has 23 full-time academic staff and 84 part-time lecturers (62 national lecturers and 22 international lecturers).

Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra (UP), Cambodia

Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom is currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Puthisastra (UP). He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and academic excellence, earning the Employee of the Year – Academic (Exceptional Performance) Award in 2019. With 12 years of experience in education, he has been instrumental in enhancing academics, operations, and student rotations within the Faculty of Pharmacy.

He has played a key role in curriculum development, short-course design, and the establishment of new programs, including the Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Master of Medical Biology. Throughout his career, he has led 40 workshops and training sessions, both locally and internationally. His collaborations with international lecturers from France, India, the UK, Thailand, Pakistan, Nigeria, Australia, and New Zealand have enriched the academic experience at UP. He has also been invited as a keynote speaker and trainer on topics such as assessment design, problem-based learning, and learning outcome development.

Additionally, Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom has extensive expertise in laboratory design, having contributed to the development of facilities for Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Medical Biology, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Technology. He has also built strong partnerships with hospitals and pharmaceutical industries to secure clerkship and internship opportunities for students.

With eight years of experience in health and research, he has made significant contributions to enhancing research quality at UP. As a researcher, he has published over 10 abstracts and full-text papers in conference proceedings and academic journals. He has also served as a committee member for research conferences for four years and has led 29 projects since 2015, including 14 research projects. His two most recent projects—Community Outreach in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri Provinces, Cambodia were successfully implemented with budgets of USD 62,954.05 and USD 66,173.80, respectively. His leadership and commitment continue to drive advancements in research across Cambodia.

Beyond academia, Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom has over eight years of experience in retail pharmacy, having worked as a pharmacy manager, pharmacist, and pharmacy assistant in various retail pharmacies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he successfully established two retail pharmacies within three years.

Academically, he holds a Pharmacist Degree, a Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and a Master of Science in Epidemiology. He has received multiple scholarships and awards, including a full scholarship for a Master of Pharmacy at Airlangga University, Indonesia, a full scholarship for his pharmacist degree, and the Samdech Techo Hun Sen – Dr. Haruhisa Handa National Scholarship. Additionally, he holds a DELF B1 certification in French.

Throughout his career, Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom has taken on multiple roles, including dean, assistant dean, researcher, educator, pharmacy manager, pharmacist, laboratory technician, trainer, translator, lecturer, and project leader. His diverse expertise, leadership skills, and dedication have significantly contributed to the advancement of pharmacy education and research in Cambodia.

Curriculum Development Team

Team members	Team members
Prof. Chea Sin, Chairman Qualification: Doctor of Specialized Pharmacy in Hospital Pharmacy, Master of Public Health, Master of Education.	Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom, Vice Chairman Qualification: Master of Science in Epidemiology, Bachelor of Education, Pharmacist.
UNG Huykhim, Member Qualification: Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences.	So Visessakseth, Member Qualification: Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Oeung Sokunvary, Member Qualification: Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences.	Kim Sitha, Member Qualification: Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Asst Prof. Pech ChamnannVisal, Member Qualification: Doctor of Specialized Pharmacy.	Dr. Ou Tey putita, Member Qualification: Doctor of Specialized Pharmacy.
Dr. Chhay Sodalis Qualification: Doctor of Specialized Pharmacy.	Assoc Prof. Ket Vannsith, Member Qualification: Doctor of Specialized Pharmacy.
Sor Darayuth, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.	Mao Kimchhay, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Norng Sreyroth, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry	Heim Mengkhim, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Sreng Nalen, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.	Ket Vanseng, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Lab Science.
Vong Khanhey, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.	Eang Phanith, Member. Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Huot Huysean, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.	Nara Vottey, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Touch Sokkeang, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.	Ny Chanseiha, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Khin Chanthearanita, Member Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy.	Mr. Thoeun Techmeng Qualification: Master of Pharmacy

The Faculty of Pharmacy offers access to the newest equipment and instrumentation in each laboratory. There are five laboratories that serve the pharmacy students from year 2 to year 5, including Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Inorganic, Analytical, Medical Biology and Stimulation pharmacy through investment and with the primary goal of providing excellence in teaching, innovative research, quality control, and consultation services.

Laboratories

J01:responsible for teaching theoretical, practical and research essentials for the dosage form design, evaluation and manufacture, and development method to apply and quality control for pharmaceutical applications.
J11:responsible for all aspects in practical, research and development in medicinal plants and their products, which also provide services of phytochemical research raw material and finish products.
J21:responsible for teaching theoretical, practical and research in inorganic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry which can identify chemical compounds by technical methods.
J51:responsible for teaching theoretical, practical and research in the field of applied bacteriology, microbiology aspects for biological samples.
J52:responsible for teaching theoretical, practical and research in organic chemistry, Therapeutic chemistry which focuses on subsequent synthesis, natural product chemistry and instrumental analysis of pharmaceutical agents.
J53:responsible for teaching and practical in community pharmacy which the students could apply the knowledge, skill and share experience of community pharmacy practices.

There are 67 partner institutions in 16 countries have MoU with the Faculty of Pharmacy:

Local Partner	Country	International Partner	Country
Angkor's children hospital	Cambodia	Ajou University	Korea
Pharmacy Council of Cambodia		Chung-Ang University, Public of Korea
Angrorkar Referral Hospital		Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Bati Referral Hospital		University of Northern Philippines	Phillippines
Battambang Province Referral hospital		University of the Philippine
Biobykhin Laboratory		Lyceum of the Philippines University Cavite
Cambodia Pharmaceutical Enterprise (CPE)		Chiang Mai University	Thailand
Cambodia-Japan Friendship Provincial Hospital Mongkul Borey		Chulalongkorn University
Center of Hope Friendship Clinics		Khon Kaen University
Central Hospital		Krishna Institute of Medical science	India
Central Medical Stock (CMS)		Lovely Professional University, India
Chea Chamnan Laboratoire Co.,ltd		Chandigarh University
Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital		Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Vietnam
Department of Pharmacy, Food, Hospital equipment, and Cosmetics		University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
DKSH Cambodia		FPT University, Hanoi
Health Department of Battambang Province		National University of Singapore	Singapore
Health Department of Kompong Cham Province		Hainan Medical University	China
Health Department of Siem Reap Province		Hiroshima University	Japan
Hebron Medical Centre (HMC), Cambodia		City University Malaysia	Malaysia
Kampong Chhnang Health Department		James Cook University	Australia
Kantha Bopha Children's Hospital		SDI Limited, Australia	Australia
Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital		Edgewood College	United State of America
KV Hospital		Fort Hays State University	United State of America
National Blood Transfusion Center Cambodia		Leeds Beckett University	United Kingdom
National Center for Traditional Medicine (NCTM)		University of the West of England	United Kingdom
Preah Ang Duong Hospital		HELMO University	France
Preah Ket Mealea Hospital		Istanbul OKAN University	Turkey
Preah Kossamak Hospital
Sunrise Japan Hospital (Phnom Penh)
Ucare Pharmacy
V.S Medical Laboratory
National Health Products Quality Control Centre
National Institute of Public Health
National Pediatric Hospital
Pharma Product Manufacturing (PPM)
PillTech Solution Co.,Ltd
Biotrust Dianostics
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge

For the clerkship activities in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacy students conduct their clerkship from year 3 to year 5 based on national curriculum which following:

Hospital Pharmacy clerkship for year 3
Medical Laboratory clerkship for year 4
Pharmaceutical industrial, Pharmacy management, quality control and traditional medicine clerkship for year 5.

The faculty of pharmacy also created the extra curriculum for pharmacy students to strengthen their knowledge. 296 students attend international internship/ Summer course/ conference such as:

International internship program at Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Summer program:
- University of Illinois, Chicago, USA
- Silpakorn University, Thailand
- Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
- University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
- International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
International Conference:
- The 14th Annual Northeast Pharmacy Research Conference of 2023, Khon Kaen University and Mahasarakham University, Thailand
- International Conference on the 4th industrial Revolution and its impact Walailak University, Thailand
- Asean PharmNet, Malaysia
- Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Korea

The Faculty of Pharmacy has also developed extracurricular programs for pharmacy students to enhance their knowledge. By 2024, a total of 354 students had participated in international internships, summer courses, or conferences such as:

International Internship/Summer Courses

University of Illinois, Chicago, USA
Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Silpakorn University, Thailand
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
National University of Singapore, Singapore
International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
Tokyo University, Japan
International Summer School Pharmacy-Universitas Brawijawa, Indonesia

International Conferences

Asia Association of School of Pharmacy (AASP), South Korea
The 14th Annual Northeast Pharmacy Research conference, Thailand
International conference on the 4th industrial revolutions impact, Thailand
The 8th International Mediterranean Symposium 2022, Turkey.
The 2nd International Conference on Pharmacy-on-Pharmacy Education & Research Network of ASEAN.
Workshop for Molecular Marker Discovery and Application, in Beijing, China
The 14th International Conference on Public Health among the Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries, Lao PDR

The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Puthisastra actively promotes international programs to broaden students’ academic, professional, and cultural perspectives. These experiences expose students to global standards, innovative research, and diverse learning environments, helping them develop intercultural skills and prepare for careers in international healthcare and pharmaceutical fields. By engaging with global institutions through exchanges, internships, conferences, and research, students enhance their knowledge, leadership, and adaptability—boosting their competitiveness in the global job market. These initiatives also support the university’s mission to foster international collaboration and elevate its global reputation.

Project Plants Collection and Ethnobotanical survey for year 2 pharmacy students.
Parasitology and community health project for year 3 pharmacy students.
Pharmaceutical Industrial and quality control study tour for year 4 pharmacy students.
Community Outreach for year 5 pharmacy students.
Pharmacy Family trip

UP pharmacy students have opportunities to do international internship outside Cambodia. During the last 7 years, 296 students have been sent to do international internship, exchange program and conference in USA (3 students), Japan (13 students), Thailand (210 students), Korea (29 students), Malaysia (4 students), Singapore (7 students), Turkey (7 students) and Indonesia (23 students).

The internship and exchange program help to expose students to new knowledge, new cultures, and life-changing experiences, as well as helping to build strong links with universities and fellow-students overseas.

Since its founding in 2017, the Pharmacy Club at the University of Puthisastra has been a dynamic and supportive platform that promotes academic excellence, professional growth, and peer collaboration among pharmacy students. There was total member 1,821 by 2024 that have involved in this club.

The club is structured into three distinct branches, each serving a specific purpose to enrich the student experience:

Clinical Pharmacy Club is dedicated to enhancing students’ clinical competencies through practical learning and professional engagement. From 2017 to 2024, the club has welcomed 617 members and provided numerous opportunities to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world clinical practice.
Key activities include clinical case discussions, patient counseling simulations, skill-building workshops, and hospital exposure programs. The club regularly invites alumni, community pharmacists, and hospital pharmacists to share their expertise and real-life case studies, offering valuable insights into clinical decision-making and patient care.

To deepen students’ practical understanding, the Clinical Pharmacy Club has organized hospital visits to leading healthcare institutions, including Sunrise Japan Hospital Phnom Penh, Techo Santepheap National Hospital, and Ucare Pharmacy. These visits have allowed members to observe professional practice in action and engage directly with experienced healthcare providers. By fostering critical thinking and applied clinical skills, the club plays a vital role in preparing students for successful careers as clinical pharmacists.
Pharma-Career Club The Pharma-Career Club is committed to guiding students in exploring and preparing for a wide range of career opportunities within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. With 463 members to date, the club serves as a vital resource for professional development and career readiness.
Activities include guest speaker sessions featuring industry professionals, career orientation workshops, and networking events with alumni who share insights into various career paths such as community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs, research, and more.

To support job readiness, the club offers CV writing and interview training sessions, including personalized guidance from the Human Resources Manager at the University of Puthisastra. These sessions help students craft professional resumes that reflect their skills and aspirations.

Additionally, the club organizes career path “mind-mapping” workshops, where students can explore their interests and define clear, strategic goals for their future. These sessions empower students to identify strengths, align them with career options, and develop a tailored action plan for success.
Senior Club (Mock MCQ & Mock IEE Club) The Senior Club supports final-year pharmacy students in preparing for the national MCQ exam and the Internnal Exit Exam (IEE), including both MCQ and OSCE components. Since its founding, the club has guided 741 members through a comprehensive academic and emotional support system by 2024.
Key activities include mock exams, focused revision classes, and peer-led study groups to strengthen core knowledge and test readiness. The club also hosts top-performing alumni to share strategies and success stories, offering valuable insights and motivation.

To build OSCE confidence, the club conducts structured role-play sessions for all five stations, helping students develop clinical and communication skills in a practical setting. Recognizing exam-related stress, the Senior Club provides emotional support sessions, including stress management workshops and motivational talks, fostering resilience and confidence. With its well-rounded approach, the Senior Club plays a crucial role in helping students transition successfully from university to professional practice.

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals with specialized scientific training in drug production, supply, distribution and providing guidance on medication usage. Pharmacists play a vital role in ensuring the safe, effective, and affordable use of medicines for patients and the health system as a whole.

Competent pharmacists have a comprehensive understanding, skills and positive attitudes in various areas:

Production, management and distribution of medicines
Offering health education and advising patients on the use of high quality, safe and highly effective medications with efficiency
Conducting research to improve the quality of drugs and the use of drugs
Explore new drug formulations and improving drug formulations
Adhering to the principles of good practice in the production, storage and distribution of drugs.

Job opportunities for Pharmacy Graduates:

Pharmacists in community, clinic and hospital pharmacies
Pharmacists in pharmaceutical enterprises
Pharmacists in import-export pharmaceutical companies and pharmaceutical distributors
Pharmacists in medical and biomedical laboratories
Pharmacists in NGOs, Ministry of Health and other private and public institutions
Researchers/Lecturers/Professors in universities
Pharmacists who run private business in community pharmacy, medical biology, pharmaceutical distribution company, and industrial pharmacy.

Student’s life

Pharmacy students undergo 5 years of study to obtain a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, during which they work with qualified and experienced instructors/lecturers/professors with good behaviors. From Year 2, pharmacy students conduct practical work in well-equipped laboratories such as laboratory of pharmaceutical technology, laboratory of pharmacognosy, laboratory of inorganic chemistry, laboratory of medical biology, laboratory of organic chemistry and laboratory of pharmacology, and simulation pharmacy.

Starting from Year 3, students will undertake clerkship within hospital pharmacies, UP pharmacy, hospital laboratories, Department of Drug and Food, Central Medical Stores, National Health Product Quality Control Center, National Center for Traditional Medicine, Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General, and various pharmaceutical enterprises.

The University also provides many extracurricular activities to support students’ learning and develop their soft skills such as study tours, exchange programs, social activities, training, competition, voluntarism, seminars, workshops, orientations, study clubs, conferences and research.

Faculty of Pharmacy (FoP) of the University of Puthisastra (UP) has been making efforts to host the international conference on pharmaceutical research where all pharmaceutical researchers can gather to celebrate their achievements, share knowledge, and learn from each other in order to improve their research quality. So far, FoP have held 4 rounds of research conferences with more than two hundred participants in each round from multidisciplinary pharmaceutical sciences fields. At the conference, researchers, pharmacists, academicians, and pharmacy students will share their research findings, and discuss ways forward to improve pharmaceutical research quality and encourage researchers and students to conduct more research. During the event, there was a panel discussion from invited speakers, oral presentations, and poster presentations.

The release of the “Call for Abstracts” was announced months before the conference. The submitted abstracts were passed through the review process by the scientific committee of the conference. The outstanding abstracts will be either oral or poster presentations during the event and were categorized into tracks as follows:

Track 1: Pharmacy Education
Track 2: Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology
Track 3: Pharmacognosy
Track 4: Pharmaceutical Technology
Track 5: Clinical Pharmacy
Track 6: Pharmacoepidemiology
Track 7: Medical Biology

After the conference, the research abstracts were established as short proceedings and conference books. There are many benefits from this event, i.e., promotion of research cooperation with private and public partners, building of research capacity of students, staff, and lecturers, ennoblement of UP toward the international academic standard, and motivating pharmaceutical researchers to conduct more research.

The conference gathers pharmacy professionals from various disciplines to share with and learn from each other on their work and success at their current workplaces and to discuss ways forwards to improve pharmacy profession in Cambodia. Our conference delegates primarily involve successful pharmacists from different areas including Community Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Distribution Company, Industrial Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Education, Pharmacoepidemiology, Health Consumer Protection and Health Management, Non-Governmental Organization, Pharmacy Law and Legislation and Medical Biology. This also serves as a platform for you to inform them about the importance of your products or services which might be useful for their work advancement and business success.

The conference is organized by faculty members of the Faculty of Pharmacy (FoP), University of Puthisastra under the leadership of Prof. Chea sin, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy. It is the national conference for the pharmacy profession held for the purpose of sharing knowledge, experiences, and successes among Cambodian pharmacists. Our committee plans to make this event happen every year to enhance collaborations and share successes. More than that FoP aims to provide CPD to all pharmacists in Cambodia who join this conference to fulfill the scores for their practice license.

Medicinal plants have played an important role in human healthcare as the essential ingredients of traditional medicines for thousands of years. It is reported that more than 80% of the world populations still rely on medicinal plants as a source of primary healthcare. Botanical gardens worldwide play an important role in the conservation, cultivation and utilization of plant species along with research activities related to ecology, taxonomy, systematics, biotechnology, etc. Botanical Garden (Figure 1) currently situated inside building J was established in 2012 as the Medicinal Plant Garden of Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, and University of Puthisastra. Botanical garden cover with a total area of 100 square meters, has been built on the 3rd floor, Building J, University campus. The Botanical Garden has a living collection of approximately 100 medicinal plant species. A variety of medicinally significant herbs, shrubs, and trees are planted in a well-defined section of the garden.

The cultivated plants are beneficial in the practical classes of pharmacognosy and natural products contests. This professionally designed medicinal plant garden serves as a significant catalyst for the study of herbal drugs and trains undergraduate and graduate students. The student, a recent graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy, uses it to obtain the raw materials and fresh plant specimens needed to conduct research on herbal drugs and other natural products.

The University of Puthisastra Pharmacy is the largest local pharmacy, covering an area of over 413 square meters. We are renowned for providing exceptional pharmacy services, ensuring the accuracy and suitability of prescriptions for patients. This includes reviewing dosage, administration timing, and proper labeling. We also offer supervised administration of medicines, advice on medications and their potential side effects, and guidance on managing minor ailments. Our expert pharmacists provide specialized healthcare advice on issues such as blood pressure, cholesterol monitoring, hypertension, and diabetes screening. We actively support patients in making healthier choices, such as adopting a more nutritious diet, increasing physical activity, or quitting smoking.

We also conduct comprehensive medicine use reviews and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to monitor, assess, and evaluate the effectiveness of medications. Our facility is equipped with a private counseling room and a drug compounding laboratory, enabling us to provide personalized patient counseling and prepare custom-made medications when they are not readily available from manufacturers. At UP Pharmacy, we ensure the professional dispensing of prescribed medications and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs sourced from reliable and legal suppliers.

In addition to pharmaceuticals, we offer an extensive range of products, including health and beauty items, medical equipment, and a variety of imported products from countries such as France, the USA, Canada, Australia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, as well as locally made products at competitive prices. Our pharmacists possess extensive professional experience in community pharmacies. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services based on scientific evidence, ensuring that our customers receive excellent care with genuine compassion.

Faculty of Pharmacy (FoP) of the University of Puthisastra (UP) has been improving pharmaceutical research quality and encourage staffs and students to conduct more research. FoP aim to promote of research cooperation with private and public partners, build research capacity of students and staffs, and support UP toward the international research standard, and motivating pharmaceutical researchers to conduct more research. FoP’s achievements so far, we published international peer review journals and other than 50 research conference presentation in national and international research conference, i.e., Turkey, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and south Korea. Our research team are the full-time lecturers and full-time staffs as shown in the table below, we together improve pharmaceutical researchers in Cambodia.

About CPD Pharmacists in Cambodia

The number of pharmacists is increasing every year to meet market demand. However, pharmacists from various disciplines have little opportunity to share what they are doing in the field of work, their experiences, challenges and success stories with their peers for discussion or advice. In addition, there is little opportunity for pharmacists to have Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Cambodia. The Pharmacy Council of Cambodia (PCC) is responsible for enforcing the Law on the Management of Health Professionals and setting minimum standards for further professional development to be followed by all pharmacists in Cambodia.

The decision of PCC on the minimum standard of CPD requires pharmacists to meet the minimum number of hours of CPD related to the profession, as well as increase their professional knowledge and ability to provide management, production, quality assurance, distribution of drugs to patients or clients in accordance with ethics, pharmaceutical standards, quality, safety and efficiency.

What is CPD?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) takes a multi-dimensional approach to long-term career development. Any learning activities undertaken by professionals for developing new skills and enhancing their current capabilities represent elements of CPD. Committing yourself to ongoing improvement provides you with the opportunity to stand out from the crowd as a leader in you field. Whether considering a career change or pursuing promotion with an existing employer, it is essential to update your skills and knowledge on a regular basis. The approach you take to CPD is up to you, but anything you do to broaden your horizons could prove invaluable for your long-term progression.

Why do we need CPD ?

In the context of rapid technological advances, production management procedures, quality assurance, supply, distribution of medicines, protection for medical care, the growing public expectation and the need for quality of care as well as better accountability. CPD is recognized as an important way for all pharmaceutical professionals to maintain their professional capacity.

What are the benefits of CPD ?

Continuing professional development can help you regularly update what you have learned from basic training and reflect changes in the profession to ensure that production management, quality assurance, supply, distribution of medicines, preventive care, quality, safe, effective and apply new knowledge to your patients, clients or community.

Research evidence shows that within five years of completing the training, the acquired knowledge base becomes obsolete, and therefore, if professional development is not pursued, practice will not perform well and may pose a high risk to patients, clients and communities (e.g., illness and death). CPD is not only a guarantee of the professionalism of the professionals but also a key indicator for ensuring the quality of their professional practice.

Scores and Active study hours of CPD

Each CPD starts from the date on which the PCC issued each pharmacist's license until the date the license expires.

Cambodian Pharmacists are required to complete a minimum of 40 points for CPD over a two-year period.

For each year of CPD, Cambodian Pharmacists professionals are required to complete a minimum of 20 points of CPD each year.

One point of CPD is equal to one hour of active learning, meaning 40 points of CPD in two years equals 40 hours of active learning.

Active learning is the actual number of hours that an accompanying pharmacy professional actively takes part in academic activities to maintain their professional capacity and development. The score for each CPD activity depends on the actual number of hours that the health professional is actively involved in the study activity. Time spent on program activities such as registration, breaks, snacks, speeches, and other programs is not recognized as active learning and cannot be classified as a point of further professional development.

Types of CPD activities for pharmacists in Cambodia are:

Group Discussion
Webinars
Training Course
Short Course
In-service Training
Local and international conferences or conventions
Research for Presentation in Local and international
Project about Health
Join as a member or team to develop health policies and guidelines
Lecturer
Research further and prepare to develop the role of mentor, coach, staff or student and have a well-documented training plan.
Participate in reviewing and editing educational documents related to pharmacological, journal articles, chapters in books or research papers.
As a co-author, publish documents or reports related to accompanying pharmacy.
Write a research article, chapter, book or report as the first author and submit for publication.
Publish documents, chapters, books or reports related to pharmacology as the first author.
Lead a research study related to pharmacological pharmacy.

Attend postgraduate courses in the country or abroad with official qualifications such as bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees related to the pharmacy profession.

Research and Publications

Two research papers were accepted for publication in the International Journal of Public Health Asia Pacific.
One paper was published in the American Journal of Education and Learning.
Joint research was completed with the ASEAN pharmacy team.
One paper was accepted for publication in the Asian Journal of Pharmacognosy.
One paper titled ASEAN Pharmacists' Need Assessment of Biosimilars was published as a joint research project involving Cambodia and other ASEAN countries.
Two abstracts were accepted for oral presentation and one for poster presentation at ASEAN PharmaNET
Four abstracts were finalized and submitted for the International Conference on Public Health-GMS (ICPH-GMS).
Four abstracts for the 14th GMS ICPH were accepted for publication
Two manuscript is in its final revision and is expected to be accepted for publication soon.
Three grant proposals were submitted to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) for early career researchers
Two UP research grant proposals were drafted and prepared for submission to the University of Puthisastra Research Committee (UPRC).
Two pharmacy students presented their research posters at the Cambodian Association of Medical Technologists conference.
Seven abstracts were completed for submission to ASEAN PharmaNET.

Education and Training

Data for the Quality Learning Tools (QLTs) was completed for the national education forum.
The Quality Assurance (QA) report for the faculty was submitted to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS).
Seven master's thesis proposals were approved by the faculty.
An agreement was reached with PilTech for student training on technology, pharmacy business operations, and financial literacy.
Two pharmacy faculty members participated as speakers in short training sessions at the University of Puthisastra.
Orientation sessions for students, lecturers, and clerkship were successfully conducted.
Training sessions for lecturers on UPOP and UPERP were successfully conducted.
All assessments for both master’s and bachelor’s degrees were completed.
Orientation for clerkship preceptors at IS Premium Laboratory was successfully conducted.

Grants Received

An early career grant award of approximately 5,000 USD was received from the UK Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene to conduct research in Battambang.
A grant of 500 USD was received from the UPRC research grant.

Student Achievements

Five groups of UP pharmacy students advanced to the final round of the National Kinal Prize, with one group securing first place.
One student received an invitation from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Mahidol University, with a registration fee waiver, to participate in the 4th ASEAN PharmaNET 2024 Conference and ASEAN Student Network Forum.
Thirty pharmacy students joined the marketing and faculty team to organize the UP Discovery Festival.
Five pharmacy students joined the Aloha Learning Centre community project.
Four students won scholarships to participate in the international summer school of pharmacy.
One student was accepted to study for a PharmD degree at the University of Illinois Chicago.
One third-year pharmacy student received a 50% scholarship to study for a Bachelor of Pharmacy at La Trobe University, Australia.
One UP Pharmacy alumnus received an opportunity to study for a Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy at Auckland University, New Zealand.
Three pharmacy students won scholarships to join the SxSU International Summer School 2024 at Silpakorn University, Thailand.
Eight students participated in ASEAN PharmaNET in Thailand.
One UP Pharmacy alumnus who received a scholarship to pursue her master’s degree at KKU also received the best student award.
Twenty UP pharmacy students arrived at KKU for a one-month internship.

Faculty Achievements

The Pharmacy Council of Cambodia expressed gratitude to UP for its contributions to the success of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Cambodian pharmacists.
The Curriculum Approval Committee (CAC) approved all course outlines for semester 2 for both master’s and bachelor’s courses.
The Pharmacy Council of Cambodia approved CPD training sessions.
Devaki AMMA Memorial College of Pharmacy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UP for joint research, faculty exchange, and student exchange.
The CEO of Ucare provided 15 hours of lectures to Year 5 pharmacy students free of charge.
Khmer Enterprise expressed interest in collaborating and supporting natural product competitions and business start-ups for students.
The Pharmacy Council selected UP as the host for the largest pharmacy conference with China University.
An information-sharing workshop was completed for UP pharmacy students on scholarships and studies in South Korea.
One staff member received a full scholarship to study for a master’s degree in pharmacy in Taiwan.
One alumnus received a full scholarship to study for a master’s degree in cosmetology in South Korea.
Two UP research proposals submitted to UPRC received grants.
One staff member won a scholarship to join the ASEAN-India Women Scientist Conclave.
The faculty received appreciation letters from the President of the Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy and the President of the Pharmacy Council of Cambodia.
Thirty-four students and staff successfully joined the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Campaign at Cambodia’s largest high school, supported by the Vennue Foundation.
The white coat ceremony was held for Year 2 pharmacy students.
Staff and pharmacy students participated in six health check-up sessions with Sunrise Foundation Charity in rural areas.
One full-time lecturer was selected to join the Global Fund Financing Young Leaders Program (YLP) in Phnom Penh.
The lecturer evaluation proposal was finalized and submitted to UPRC for approval.

Community Engagement and Outreach

The Faculty of Pharmacy organized the largest community outreach programs in Mondulkiri and other provinces.
Collaborative health education and charity programs were conducted with Soma Group, Sunrise Foundation, and SOS Cambodian Kids Association.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week Campaigns were held in multiple provinces, supported by the Venue Foundation.
The faculty actively participated in community research projects focusing on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).

Sales and Financials

Pharmacy sales increased by 47% between November and December 2024.
Sales surged during May 2024, with further growth anticipated in the coming months.
Approximately 300 SKUs of pharmacy products were listed on the Nham24 platform.
A total of 1,250 USD was received from the Venue Foundation to support AMR Awareness Campaigns.

Collaborations and Partnerships

Partnerships were established with more than 20 pharmacy schools across Thailand.
Agreements were signed with Khmer Enterprise (KE), Devaki AMMA Memorial College, and PilTech to support research and student training initiatives.
Discussions were initiated with Korea Ocean Bio Cluster to explore potential research collaborations.

Conferences and Events

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions were hosted, attracting over 3,800 pharmacists and generating more than 23,000 USD in profits.
ASEAN PharmaNET presentations and semester scheduling tasks were successfully completed.
The Pharmacy Council approved six CPD sessions scheduled for May 2024.

Innovation and Investment in Laboratory/Events

The Natural Product Contest 2024 was successfully conducted, securing sponsorship of 3,719 USD.
An investment of 38,000 USD was made to upgrade laboratory equipment.
A laboratory report on lemongrass and cajeput oil was launched in collaboration with Kaksekor, supported by their sponsorship.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Fourth Pharmacy Conference 2024 was hosted, attracting over 500 participants.
The Faculty of Pharmacy was approved as a CPD provider for an additional two years.

Faculty of Pharmacy was selected to be evaluated by MoEYS.
22 international lecturers were invited to give lectures for bachelor and master programs.
98.80% of batch 7 pharmacy students passed the national exit exam.
Batch 2 master degrees for pharmaceutical sciences and medical biology were launched.
27 master course outlines and 38 bachelor course syllabuses were reviewed and updated in 2023.

3 students and 1 staff joined the Summer Program at College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois Chicago, USA from June 28 to July 25, 2023.
22 students were sent to do internships in Ucare pharmacy, the biggest pharmacy chain in Cambodia
Faculty of Pharmacy prepares to create Rover Scout at University of Puthisastra.
Faculty of Pharmacy supports UYFC operations at University of Puthisastra.
More than 20 invitations were sent to our Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy to be speaker at international conferences in UK, Brazil, India, China, France, and other ASEAN Countries

3 joined grants between India-ASEAN were applied.
One faculty member got scholarship to study Master Degree in Japan.
1 retired US pharmacist volunteered to help our pharmacy at the UP Health Centre.
A variety of Western Pharmacy Services are provided at UP Pharmacy at the Health Centre.
15 UP pharmacy students/60 students from universities in Asia passed to join the program called ‘RxSU International Summer program 2023’ from June 05 to June 11, 2023 at the faculty of pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Thailand. They were offered full support in registration fees, domestic accommodation, meals, and partial international flights fee and UP Faculty of Pharmacy has the most students who passed to join this program among universities in Asia.

3 out 3 pharmacy abstracts were fully accepted for oral presentations in CES cam conference.
Faculty of Pharmacy held a very successful community work in Tboung Khmum province. They were very welcomed by high ranking official in the government and Ministry of Health. They really appreciated our students work and UP contribution to the parasitology and research project
Faculty of Pharmacy successfully joined Soma Initiatives on June 18, 2023, and the local authorities provided an appreciation letter to UP to send 4 UP pharmacy students and one staff member to help dispense the medicines to 130 patients.
Faculty of Pharmacy successfully got about 1100 US$ in sponsorship for a parasitology project.

8 courses have been improved through weekly curriculum reviews by reducing about 100 hours of lectures from these 8 courses, and it will be implemented from next academic year.
The biggest pharmacy is opened and operating at the health center.
Faculty of Pharmacy got sponsorship from X-lab for two staff members to join the International Lab Exhibition in Vietnam.
Faculty of Pharmacy led 98 pharmacy students conduct community outreach activities at Mundulkiri Province.
500 people in MDK were given health screening on risk for diabetes, and hypertension, health education, as well as receiving medication use review and education on good medicine storage and proper use of medicine by our pharmacy students.

One pharmacy student got a chance to visit Australian community pharmacies through Rotary Club.
The Faculty of Pharmacy have made huge contributions to the development of a new core competency framework and new national pharmacy curriculum.
The Faculty of Pharmacy held a very successful natural products contests 2023 and got a lot of orders from our students and staff.
Pharmacy staff was awarded the best poster presentation at the 13th International Conferences on Public Health Among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Studies that held on Hue University in Vietnam held last weekend in Vietnam.
6 pharmacy students and one staff were admitted to join online Summer Course 2023 for 3 weeks from July 3-21, 2023. The course was organized by Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Gadjah Mada: Natural Cosmetics: from bench to business.

Cosmetics and skincare products from UP Pharmacy were well sold during the discovery festival.
Faculty of Pharmacy successfully joined Soma Initiatives on June 24 2023. 2 UP pharmacy students and three staff were sent to help dispense the medicines to 330 patients.
Faculty of Pharmacy Keeps being the second preferred pharmacy school in Cambodia in term of first choice.
Pharmacy students won one best oral presentation and one best poster presentation in the 14th Annual Northeast Pharmacy Research Conference of 2023 (NEPhReC 2023), Maha Sarakham, Thailand.
1 paper was published in Q1 open access journal and we got 1380 CHhHF=1502 USD grant for that publication.

13 foreign thesis supervisors were recruited for Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Master of Medical biology and most of them have great publication profile.
21 pharmacy students were sent to do internships at KKU, from Mid-March to Mid-April 2023.
3 staff of the Faculty of pharmacy attended as a Poster Presentation the 13th International Conferences on Public Health Among Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Studies that was held at Hue University in Vietnam.
Prof. Chea Sin and Asst. Prof. Chhea Sophearom Joint curriculum development for Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy arranged by the Ministry of Health, Cambodia.
Year 3, year 4 and Year 5 pharmacy students successfully completed their clerkship at hospital pharmacy, hospital medical laboratory, community pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry and other institutions.

Pharma-Career club, Senior Pharmacy Club, Clinical Pharmacy Club was running successfully with 133 participants.
5 groups of pharmacy students from the Faculty of Pharmacy have been selected to compete in the 11th KINAL PRIZE 2023 at the CKCC auditorium, Royal University of Phnom Penh.
2 groups of pharmacy students won the 2nd and 3th place for Kinal Prize 2023.
Four pharmacy students of the Faculty participated in a charity event organized by the Sunrise Charitable Foundation in Kampong Speu province.
The Clinical Pharmacy Club of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra, sent 40 members to visit Ucare Pharmacy (the Head Office Center) for 3 days.

14 students from the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Puthisastra, as well as medical students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) joint Humanitarian mission in Pursat Province.
UP signed Memorandum of Understanding with Srun Chhlat Cambo Agribusiness (Kaksekar).
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra organized a seminar for students on the understanding of stress issues and stress management.
Faculty of Pharmacy prepared a successful career day by inviting speakers and panelist from different pharmacies, company and industry.
Faculty of Pharmacy organized a White Coat Ceremony for 154-year 2 pharmacy students, batch 12.

2 pharmacy faculties and 5 students joint the conference prepared by Monash University Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Prof. Chea Sin joined a meeting with all deans from the Pharmacy Schools under the ASEAN PharmNET.
Faculty of Pharmacy conducted successfully semester 1 orientation for lecturers and students.
Pharmacy staff and students of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Puthisastra attended the inauguration ceremony of the Medlatec Vietnam Medical System in Cambodia and the Health Science.
One staff member and five pharmacy students of the Faculty of Pharmacy attended the JACLAS EXPO 2023 Science Exhibition at the Pacific Yokohama Exhibition in Yokohama, Japan.

Pharmacy student won the JACLAS International Award 2023 from the Japan Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and did an oral presentation at the 55th Congress of JACLAS that was held on October 6–8, 2023, in Yokohama, Japan.
Pharmacy students joined the exchange program in Singapore at the National University of Singapore.
Faculty of Pharmacy provided different skills (academic, clinical and research) training annually to UP staff, lecturers and students.
Staff and pharmacy students participated in a workshop organized by Snibe Diagnostic under the theme "Advance Immunoassay Solution in Clinic Lab Testing".

Faculty of Pharmacy held the 10th Professional Development for Pharmacists, at the University of Puthisastra (via Zoom).
1 faculty member and 4 pharmacy students joint Workshop on sharing experiences gained from attending summer courses at University Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia.
Faculty of Pharmacy support Cambodia-France National Scout Friendship Camp at Kirirom National Park under the theme: Scouts love the environment.
Prof. Chea Sin was re-elected to as board members of AASP from 2024-2025.
Prof. Chea Sin Visited Macau State Research Laboratory.
UP staff, alumni, and students of faculty of pharmacy, University of Puthisastra joined the Charity held by Sunrise Charity Foundation at Korng Meas District, Kampong Cham Province.

Faculty of Pharmacy organized a session to share knowledge and experience of pharmacy students who have attended in the summer course “Cosmetics from bench to business” at The University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.
Pharmacy Corner at UP Pharmacy was created. A variety of natural products made by the faculty of pharmacy are now available for purchase and pre-order at UP Pharmacy.
Pharmacy students participated in the Innovative Hackathon to raise awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Cambodia.

4 UP Pharmacy staff and students who successfully completed their 2023 Summer course on Contemporary clinical pharmacy practice and education honors and received great appreciation from the dean and professors of the College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
Pharmacy faculty and students did Field study at Rumah Atsiri House or essential oil factory, Indonesia.
UP Pharmacy staff and 5 students have visited the Herbarium Tawangmanguensis in Indonesia.

Faculty of Pharmacy is in the FIP world list of Pharmacy Schools, Asian Association of Schools of pharmacy (AASP), ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology (AASMT), World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery and ASEAN PharmNET in Education and Research.
Pharmacy faculty and students Visited KONIMEX MANUFACTURING, Indonesia.
The Faculty of Pharmacy renovated the Botanical Garden at UP.
Faculty of Pharmacy announced to CALL FOR ABSTRACTs for the 5th Pharmaceutical Research Conference (The 5th PRC).
Faculty of Pharmacy announced the 4 Pharmacy Conference.

Faculty of Pharmacy has 67 local and international partners in 16 different countries: Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Singapore, China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, USA, UK, France, and Turkey.
Faculty of Pharmacy attended an international conference organized by the University of Hue, Hue city, Vietnam.
Staff of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra, who attended “The 13th International Conference on Public Health Conference in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region”, received a good award for her poster presentation on the topic “Factors associated with intention for traditional medicine use among Cambodian adults”.

10 successful students for attending an international conference, Thailand.
UP pharmacy students celebrated Khmer New Year at KKU.
UP Pharmacy students attended the warm welcoming event organized by CSA-KKU.
UP Pharmacy students joined the training organized by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
UP UYFC-HEYC Working Group participated in organizing the UP Sangkranta.
Faculty of Pharmacy, in collaboration with Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Khon Kaen University, Thailand published a research paper in Molecules (Impact Factor 4.927).

Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra led students to research about 200 people in 4 communes in Krouch Chhmar district, Tbong Khmum province.
UP and UCARE pharmacy hold certificate to celebrate the success of our Pharmacist Interns, with the honorary participation of the Chef Executive Officer of Ucare Pharmacy and Dean of Faculty.
Faculty of Pharmacy visited KV Hospital.
Faculty of Pharmacy joined and prepared the Discovery Festival.
Faculty of Pharmacy conducted Webinar on Thesis Development.
10 pharmacy students of the Faculty of Pharmacy who received the opportunity to attend an international conference on “RxSU Summer Program 2023” held from 5 to 11 June 2023 at Silpakorn University, Thailand.
Pharmacy students did One-month internship at Khon Kaen University in Research and Development.
Pharmacy staff attended 3rd Biennial Conference of Comparative Education Society of Cambodia at the CamTech University.
Pharmacy students and pharmacists at the University of Puthisastra received a Medal of Merit, a Gold Medal of Working, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Royal Government.
Faculty of pharmacy started its first trial of plant tissue culture technique.
Prof. Chea Sin joint AASMT Board meeting.

The University of Puthisastra Pharmacy offers a range of free services as follows:
1. FREE General Medication Counseling: Our pharmacists are always available to answer questions about prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, whether they are related to side effects, interactions, dosing, and so forth.
2. FREE Medicine Use Review/Brown Bag Check-Ups: Bring all your medications, vitamins and supplements to UP pharmacy and have them checked to see if there are any possible interactions between those substances.
3. FREE Prescription Validation: To ensure the appropriate use of medications, get your prescription validated and get advised on proper use of medicines by our pharmacists.
4. FREE Lab Result Interpretation: Show us your lab test results and we will explain what they mean and say about your health.
5. FREE Risk Factor Screening for Type 2 Diabetes: Knowing all the different risk factors is an important first step in preventing type 2 diabetes.
6. FREE Risk Factor Screening for Hypertension: Come to UP pharmacy to find out your hypertension risk score and prepare yourself to prevent it.
7. FREE Blood Pressure Measurement: Have a blood pressure check if you're worried about your blood pressure at any time.
8. FREE Blood Glucose Measurement: Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications.

The Faculty of Pharmacy provided training on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and its application in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
UP Faculty of Pharmacy keeps investing in laboratories every year.
UP pharmacy students jump-start their career with a summer internship abroad.
UP Pharmacy is opening.
Pharmacy students and Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia at the University of Puthisastra Participate in International Women's Day.
2 staff and students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra attended the 14th Annual Northeast Pharmaceutical Research Conference in Thailand (NEPhReC 2023).

3 UP pharmacy students won the best oral and poster presentation award in the 14th Annual Northeast Pharmacy Research Conference 2023, Thailand.
30 UP pharmacy students do internships at Ucare pharmacy.
Prof. Chea Sin, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy traveled to join International Dean’s Course Southeast Asia.
Students of the faculty of pharmacy join the health up program at Chak Reh Primary School organized by University of Puthisastra.
Staff of the Faculty of Pharmacy attended a workshop organized by SNIBE Diagnostics, a supplier of equipment, one of the largest medical laboratories in Cambodia.

UP signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Ceremony with KV Hospital.
Year 5-pharmacy students conducted community outreach to Modulkiri province from January 03 to 06, 2023.
Pharmacy team is the biggest team in the 11th CHPAA mission 2023.
UP pharmacy staff joint 2023 Young Research Program.
The visit from delegation of Japanese Association of Medical Technologist to University of Puthisastra.
Pharmacy faculty join Leadership Development Program arranged by UYFC.
UP pharmacy staff join the 3rd Annual EDCAMP in Kampot province.

2 pharmacy staff received Employee of the year 2023-academics and Employee of Year-Academic Nomination.
2 Pharmacy staff received 5 years and 10 years Long Service Award.
2 CPD sessions were conducted on 24-April-23 and 09-Sep-23 with150 participants.
Faculty of Pharmacy successfully prepared the Internal Exit Exam for Batch 08 students.
8 Thesis Proposal Review were conducted for master students.
Lecturer performance evaluation was completely conducted.
Faculty of Pharmacy produces alcohol spray, hand rub, and hand gel.
Pharmacy faculty are the member of UP committee (Academic Board, Academic Integrity Board, Assessment Board, Curriculum Advisory Board, UP Research Committee, Leadership Team etc).

UP signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Ceremony with KV Hospital.
Year 5-pharmacy students conducted community outreach to Modulkiri province from January 03 to 06, 2023.
Pharmacy team is the biggest team in the 11th CHPAA mission 2023.
UP pharmacy staff joint 2023 Young Research Program.
The visit from delegation of Japanese Association of Medical Technologist to University of Puthisastra.
Pharmacy faculty join Leadership Development Program arranged by UYFC.
UP pharmacy staff join the 3rd Annual EDCAMP in Kampot province.

2 pharmacy staff received Employee of the year 2023-academics and Employee of Year-Academic Nomination.
2 Pharmacy staff received 5 years and 10 years Long Service Award.
2 CPD sessions were conducted on 24-April-23 and 09-Sep-23 with150 participants.
Faculty of Pharmacy successfully prepared the Internal Exit Exam for Batch 08 students.
8 Thesis Proposal Review were conducted for master students.
Lecturer performance evaluation was completely conducted.
Faculty of Pharmacy produces alcohol spray, hand rub, and hand gel.
Pharmacy faculty are the member of UP committee (Academic Board, Academic Integrity Board, Assessment Board, Curriculum Advisory Board, UP Research Committee, Leadership Team etc).

UP pharmacy utilizes the Point of Sale (POS) and Inventory Management System.
UP Campus a vending machine that stores many products, such as Cold-Cough-Flu, Sore Throat, Allergy and Digestive System Medicines; Fever-Pain Relievers; First Aid Supplies; Oral Care, Eye Care, and Cosmetic Products.
Faculty of Pharmacy recruited 9 full time qualified lecturers.
2 Faculty members were appointed as Professor and Assistant Professor.

100% of batch 6 pharmacy students passed national exit exam.
Faculty of Pharmacy launched the biggest pharmacy in Cambodia.
85% of pharmacy graduate, batch 07 were employed while 10% self-employed and anther 5% were waiting to continue their master degree.
2 master programs (medical biology and pharmaceutical sciences) were launched.
23 master course outlines and 72 bachelor course syllabuses were reviewed and updated in 2022.

Faculty of Pharmacy provided CPD trainings for 935 Cambodian pharmacists in 2022.
Faculty of Pharmacy prepared UP Natural Product Contest 2022, the 3^rd Pharmacy Conference and the 4^th Pharmacy Research Conference, the biggest conferences in Cambodia in the field of pharmacy.
Faculty of Pharmacy invested USD 50K in upgrading its laboratories in 2022.
UP simulation lab was upgraded with new management system in 2022 (Pill Tech Software).

2 pharmacy alumina and 1 staff got master scholarship in Japan, New Zealand and Thailand.
6 staff and 13 pharmacy students did oral and poster presentation in ASEAN Association of School of Pharmacy 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4 lecturers, 3 staff and 30 pharmacy students did oral and poster presentation in the 8^th international Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MESMAP-8) at Izmir, Turkey.
6 lecturers, 1 staff and 14 pharmacy students joined UP research conference.
8 lecturers, 7 staff and 70 pharmacy students jointed the 4^th UP Pharmacy Research Conference.

12 oral and 39 poster presentations were done in national and international conferences in 2022.
UP Faculty of Pharmacy published two papers in international journals in 2022.
UP Faculty of Pharmacy succeeded in convincing the pharmacist council of Cambodia to approve CPD points for conferences.
UP Faculty of Pharmacy, the first school of pharmacy in Cambodia prepared the white coat ceremony.
Dr. Chea Sin was elected as vice-president for ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology
7 full time lecturers, 8 staff, and 127 pharmacy students involved in research in 2022.

Faculty of Pharmacy got sponsorship USD 8K in 2022 for all community works in 2022.
Faculty of Pharmacy had sent 337 students to do internship in hospitals and other institutions in 2022.
Faculty of Pharmacy conducted voucher specimen collection and community outreach with participation from 328 pharmacy students in 2022.
90% of pharmacy students from year 3 to year 5 did volunteer work in community pharmacies.

160 participants paid to join the two pharmacy conferences.
14 UP students passed exam to be MoH officials in different provinces.
Delhi University of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (First and only pharmacy university), and Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University (number 1 pharmacy school in India) gave green light for collaboration with UP: good for staff’s capacity development.
DKSH sponsored USD 900 to 9 CPD trainings, USD 100 for each training.
X-lab sponsored two pharmacy staffs to join exhibition in Thailand.

Faculty of Pharmacy made more 4 MoUs in 2022 (Pilltech, VS, Our pharmacy, DKSH).
1699 villagers in Takeo province got educated by pharmacy students on health education, screening (diabetes and hypertension) and medicine use review.
UP have made considerable contributions to the development of Scope of Practice, Cambodian Pharmacist Core Competency Framework and Standard of Practice for Community pharmacist.
UP gained much appreciation from Pharmacy Council of Cambodia for our contributions to the development of standard and scope of practices for Cambodian pharmacists, UP made the most contributions to the development of these two documents. The president of pharmacy council spoke it out openly in the meeting.
More and more employers and Cambodian pharmacists begins to talk about good things of UP pharmacy graduates and they said we have produced the best pharmacy graduates among the 6 pharmacy schools in Cambodia.
Faculty of Pharmacy were invited by mClinica, the largest pharmacy network in Southeast Asia, to represent pharmacy education in Cambodia to talk about the role of pharmacy education in making the healthier world; we already made a video clip for Swipe Rx app.

One UP pharmacy student got scholarship from KKU to continue Master Degree at KKU, this is the result of our collaborations, we support her with recommendation letter.
One Alumni got scholarship to study Master of Public Health in New Zealand.
ASEAN PharmaNet selected us to represent Cambodia to do the presentation on pharmacy education Cambodia in a US-Thai Consortium, which will be held in the first week of June.
Our Alumni who opens pharmacy has been providing many internship places for our students, most of them are successful in their pharmacy career.
Finished training 283 students and 124 pharmacists: joined training between UP and Vennue foundation: Dr Tammy Allen, founder and CEO of Vennue foundation, expressed great thanks to UP to make this happen.
Faculty of Pharmacy continue to get the most applicants for NEE, and much more than the quota.
Faculty of Pharmacy are invited by the AASP, AASMT, ASEAN PharmaNET, and the World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery to do the presentations in their conference.

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REASON #01

University and faculty management have clear visions, missions and strong commitment to develop outcome-based education in the Faculty of Pharmacy to be locally and internationally recognized (UP Faculty of Pharmacy is in world school list of school of pharmacy, Asian Association of Schools of pharmacy, ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology, World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery and ASEAN PharmNET in Education and Research)

REASON #02

Faculty of Pharmacy has enough qualified human resources: full-time and part-time lecturers, and academic staffs to manage, support and orient students to succeed in their academic and professional career.

REASON #03

All laboratories and simulated pharmacies are fully equipped with modern equipment and instrument for our students to study, practice and conduct research. Every year, Faculty of Pharmacy invests in modern laboratory equipment and instruments to upgrade practical and research capacity of its laboratories. In addition to these laboratories and simulated pharmacies, Faculty of Pharmacy also has the biggest and most standard pharmacy in Cambodia for students to practice to prepare themselves to be the leader in community pharmacy and clinical pharmacy.

REASON #04

Faculty of Pharmacy provides additional courses (Foreign languages, IT, Critical Thinking, Communication and research skills) and extra-curricular activities in addition to the national curriculum so that the graduates are competent to meet the local and international needs in the 21^st century.

REASON #05

Faculty of Pharmacy has good collaborations with clerkship places including hospitals, laboratories, companies, pharmaceutical enterprises, industries and other universities both locally and internationally to provide students with chances to do clerkship, internship and volunteer work effectively and efficiently.

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UP pharmacy students have opportunities to do research and publish their research articles in national and international journals to increase their academic and professional profiles.

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UP Faculty of Pharmacy is the only one school of pharmacy in Cambodia who has the highest passing rate in National Exit Exam.

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UP Faculty of Pharmacy has a good supporting system for students such as customer service, career counseling, clubs, E-library, E-learning center etc.

REASON #11

Faculty of Pharmacy is officially recognized as one of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) providers for pharmacists in Cambodia through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Puthisastra and the Pharmacy Council of Cambodia. It helps to provide graduates with CPD trainings.

Alumni are an important part of our faculty. Our alumni and friends are advisors, recruiters, ambassadors, and mentors. They inspire current students-the future generations of health professionals. An alumni reunion is a special occasion where guests can relive the past by feeling nostalgic and thinking back to their old school days with former classmates. Additionally, it may result in significant increases in alumni donations to their former institution. Being a pharmacy Alumni get a variety of outstanding benefits that assist them launch successful careers.

The purpose of pharmacy alumni is to spread knowledge about former pharmacy students. Pharmacy alumni of the University of Puthisastra also have an important influence on the university. We provide students and recent graduates with networking, professional development, and opportunity.

Even though you are no longer a student, the faculty of pharmacy is still available to you. Always and anywhere, the UP-Pharmacy team.

Back to our Alumni students that successfully hold a Bachelor’s degree is from 1st to 7th generation include

- Batch1 : 92 students has successfully graduated
- Batch2 : 93 students has successfully graduated
- Batch3 : 82 students has successfully graduated
- Batch4 : 63 students has successfully graduated
- Batch5 : 109 students has successfully graduated
- Batch6 : 97 students has successfully graduated
- Batch7 : 84 students has successfully graduated

Mrs. KHIN CHANTHEARANITA

MS. LY VOUCHNEA

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N^o	Track	subjects
1	Foreign Language	English
2	Environment	Hydrology, Toxicology, Bromatology and Nutrition
3	Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences	General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Physics and Biophysics, Botany, Plant Biology, Cryptogamy and Toxic Plants
4	Biological Sciences	Parasitology, Molecular Biology, General Bacteriology and Virology, Applied Bacteriology, Immunology, Hematology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry
5	Hospital Pharmacy	Introduction to Pharmacy Management, Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Biology, Semiology and Pathology, Integrated Course
6	Community Pharmacy	Notion of Galenic Pharmacy, Molecular Pharmacology, Applied Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacokinetics
7	Industrial Pharmacy	Galenic Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Management and Legislation, Therapeutic Chemistry
8	Research	Statistics, Epidemiology, Research Methodology.

Subject in Year 2 Semester 1	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship	Subject in Year 2 Semester 2	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship
Plant Biology	3/1	Physiology	3/1
Physics and Biophysics	3/1	Organic Chemistry	3/1
Analytical Chemistry	3/1	Inorganic Chemistry	3/1
General Chemistry	3	Molecular Biology	3
Pharmacy Terminology	2	Notion of Galenic Pharmacy	3
English	3	Botany	3
		Pharmacy Terminology	2
		English	3
Total Credits per Semester:	17/3		23/3

Subject in Year 3 Semester 1	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship	Subject in Year 3 Semester 2	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship
Microbiology (General Bacteriology and Virology)	3	Applied Bacteriology	3/1
Hematology	3/1	Immunology	3
Parasitology	3/1	Metabolic Biochemistry	3/1
Instrumental Analytical Chemistry	3/1	Statistics	3
Metabolic Biochemistry	3	Galenic Pharmacy	3
Cryptogamy and Toxic Plants	3	English	3
Introduction to Pharmacy Management	1	Clerkship	.../.../2
Physiology	2
Pharmacy Terminology	2
English	3
Clerkship	.../.../2		3
Total Credits per Semester:	26/3/2		18/2/2

Subject in Year 4 Semester 1	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship	Subject in Year 4 Semester 2	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship
Bromatology and Nutrition	3	Hydrology	3
Semiology and Pathology	3	Toxicology	3/1
Pharmacognosy	3/1	Clinical Biochemistry	3
Pharmacokinetics	3	Clinical Pharmacy	3
Molecular Pharmacology	3	Applied Pharmacology	3/1
Pharmaceutical Technology	3/1	Therapeutic Chemistry	3/1
English	3	Epidemiology	3
Clerkship	…/…/3	English	3
Clerkship	…/…/5	Clerkship	…./…./3
Total Credits per Semester:	21/2/8		24/3/3

Subject in Year 5 Semester 1	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship	Subject in Year 5 Semester 2	Credits Theory/PW/Clerkship
Pharmaceutical Technology	3/1	Clerkship	…/…/10
Applied Pharmacology	3
Therapeutic Chemistry	3
Clinical Pharmacy	3
Research Methodology	3
Integrated Course	3
Pharmacy Practice	4
Pharmaceutical Legislation and Management	3
Clinical Biology	3
Total Credits per Semester:	28/1		…/…/10

Subject in Year 1 Semester 1	Credits Theory/Internship	Subject in Year 1 Semester 2	Credits Theory/Internship
Physiology and General and Tropical Semiology	4/0	Formulation and pharmaceutical technology	4/0
Mechanism of action of medication and pharmacological target	3/0	General and Analytical Method of medication	6/0
Pharmacokinetics and Biotransformation of medication	4/0	Industrial strategy of pharmacy	3/0
Therapeutic and applied Pharmacology	6/0	Quality Assurance and Good Practice	4/0
Toxicology of medication	3/0	Pharmaceutical Registration	4/0
Traditional Medicine and Active ingredient from natural origin	4/0	Biostatistics	3/0
Synthetic Active ingredient and chemical modulation	6/0	Documentation and scientific information	3/0
		Counterfeit of medication	3/0
Total Credits per Semester:	30/0		30/0

Year 2, 1^st Option (Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Health Products)

Subject in Year 2 Semester 1	Credits Theory/Internship
Medical molecule: Chemical Development and legal aspect	5/0
GMP and GLP	5/0
Instrumental method Application of analytical development and food and health product control	5/0
Analytical Development and control of active chemical substances	5/0
Analytical Development and control of finished products containing definite active chemical substances	5/0
Analytical Development and control active substances of plant origin and control of plant-based medication (medication and complementary aliment)	5/0
Internship	0/21
Total Credits per Semester:	30/21

Year 2, 2^nd Option (Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Pharmacy)

Subject in Year 2 Semester 1	Credits Theory/Internship
Kinetic Modification 1	6/0
Experimental Pharmacokinetics	6/0
Clinical Pharmacy	6/0
Kinetic Modification 2	6/0
Chemistry of Medication	6/0
Chemiresistance and toxicokinetics	6/0
Legal Aspect	6/0
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenetics	6/0
Internship	0/21
Total Credits per Semester:	30/21

Remark: The first 3 obligatory modules and 2 optional modules.

Year 2, 3^rd Option (Medication and Public Health)

Subject in Year 2 Semester 1	Credits Theory/Internship
Different System of public Health and medication circuit	3/0
Clinical Research	4/0
Pharmacovigilance	4/0
Pharmacoepidemiology	10/0
Risks associated with medication in specific population	9/0
Internship	0/21
Total Credits per Semester:	30/21

Year 2, 4^th Option (Hospital Pharmacy)

Subject in Year 2 Semester 1	Credits Theory/Internship
Hospital Organization and management	4/0
Clinical Pharmacy	8/0
Hygiene	4/0
Nutritherapy	4/0
Medical Equipment	4/0
Preparation and Quality Control	6/0
Internship	0/21
Total Credits per Semester:	30/21

Education:
2013-2015	Master of Science in Dentistry (Prosthodontics), Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Thailand
2005-2012	Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
Work Experience:
2018 – Present	Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, Phnom Penh Cambodia
2015-Present	Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic
2012-2015	General dental practitioner & Prosthodontist, Master Care Dental Clinic, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Education:
2005-2012	Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
2014-2016	MSc in Prosthodontics, Mahidol University, Thailand
Work Experience:
2011-2012	Imputhavy Dental Clinic
2012-2014	Bunheng Dental Clinic
2014- Present	Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP Dental Clinic

Education:
2004 – 2008	Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit, University of Otago, ZN
2011 – 2013	Master of Community Dentistry with Distinction, University of Otago, NZ
Work Experience:
2014 – Present	Dentist, Roomchang dental and aesthetic hospital
2013 – Present	Part time lecturer and clinical tutor at UP

Education:
2013-2015	Post graduated course in Master of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
2005-2012	Doctor of Dental Surgery Course, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (DDS)
2006-2010	Bachelor of Education in English, Institute of Foreign Languages, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Work Experience:
2012-2013	Dental Practitioner
2012	Part time lecturer at American Intercon Institute
Present	UP

Education:
2013-2017	Graduate School of Dentistry, Hiroshima University, Japan
2010-2012	Institute of Foreign Languages, Teaching methodology
2005-2012	University of Health Science, Dental Faculty
Work Experience:
2018- Present	Master Care Dental Clinic, Part Time Lecturer at UP

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Education:
1971-1973	Pre-Dental Course, Art and Science College, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK)
1973-1978	College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
Qualifications:
1978	D.D.S., B.S. in Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
1980	M.S. in Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
1983	Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, ROK
Work Experience
1987-1991	Full-time Instructor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
1988-1990	Research Associate, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, U.S.A.
1991-1997	Assistant Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
1997 – 2006	Associate Professor in Oral Microbiology, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK
2006 – Present	Professor in Oral Microbiology/Immunology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, ROK