Pharmaceutical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Engineering
National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Site
Beijing Municipal First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Site
Ministry of Education Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program Pilot Major
National Engineering Education Accreditation
Cultivation Objectives
Based in Beijing and serving the nation, this program aligns with the economic and social development needs of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the pharmaceutical industry. It aims to cultivate application-oriented professionals with:
strong professional ethics, social responsibility, innovative spirit, entrepreneurial awareness, and excellent communication skills and international perspectives as well as solid foundations in chemistry, pharmacy, biology, engineering, and specialized knowledge in pharmaceutical engineering.
Graduates are prepared to engage in product development, engineering design, production management, and technical services in pharmaceutical and related industries, including manufacturing enterprises, research institutes, and management departments. They are equipped to become well-rounded talents excelling in moral, intellectual, physical, esthetic, and labor education. After approximately five years of professional practice, graduates are expected to take on roles as core members of R&D teams, project management engineers, or technical supervisors.
Cultivation Characteristics
Program Strengths:
The program was designated as a National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Site in 2021 and passed the National Engineering Education Accreditation in 2020. It was recognized as a Beijing Municipal First-Class Undergraduate Major in 2019 and included in the Ministry of Education's Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program in 2011. In 2022, the Biology and Medicine Professional Master's Program was approved, and the program began admitting master's students in 2023.
Outstanding Faculty:
The program has a high-level teaching team led by national experts, with 95% of full-time faculty members holding doctoral degrees and 81% with engineering backgrounds or experience.
"3+1" Industry-Oriented Talent Cultivation Model:
The program has established a "university-enterprise collaboration" education mechanism, promoting deep industry participation throughout the "3+1" talent cultivation model. This ensures seamless integration from on-campus courses to enterprise-based practice, bridging knowledge systems with professional skills and academic education with industry needs. The model emphasizes the alignment of competency chains, curriculum chains, talent chains, and industry chains.
Competency-Based Curriculum System:
Guided by the development needs of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry chain, the program has designed a curriculum system that integrates pharmaceutical expertise and engineering principles. The curriculum is developed through reverse design to align cultivation objectives, graduation requirements, and curriculum systems, focusing on enhancing students' professional competencies.
Practical Training Base:
The program collaborates with the Beijing E-Town Biomedical Park to establish a talent training base, which was recognized as a Beijing Municipal Off-Campus Talent Training Base in 2015. Partnerships with key pharmaceutical enterprises, including Beijing Tongrentang Group, Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., CR Double-Crane Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Beijing Norcon Pharma-Tech Co., Ltd., and others, support the development of a university-enterprise collaborative education system, ensuring high-quality engineering education. The "Practical Training Program" enables students to participate in high-level research projects at national institutions such as the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and National Institutes for Food and Drug Control.
Core Curriculum
Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Principles, Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Separation Engineering, Pharmaceutical Equipment and Workshop Design, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical Process Safety and Environmental Protection, etc.
Postgraduate and International Studies
Domestic Postgraduate Studies:
The program actively supports students in pursuing further education, offering postgraduate exam preparation courses and personalized guidance. Each year, approximately 15% of graduates are admitted to prestigious institutions, including:
China Pharmaceutical University
Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Beijing University of Technology
Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College
Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
International Studies:
The program has established international collaborations with institutions such as:
University of Edinburgh (UK): Offering "4+1," "2+2," and "2+3" joint programs.
Heriot-Watt University (UK): Offering a "2+2" dual-degree program.
These partnerships provide students with opportunities to explore international perspectives and expand their horizons.
Career Prospects and Employment
Since the first cohort graduated in 2012, the program has consistently maintained a 100% employment rate through 2023. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including pharmaceutical R&D, production, marketing, and regulatory compliance. Career opportunities span manufacturing enterprises, research institutes, drug regulatory agencies, and other organizations.
Representative employers of recent graduates include:
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control
Beijing Tongrentang Group
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd.
CR Double-Crane Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Beijing Zhongweikang Pharmaceutical Investment Co., Ltd.
Beijing Dezhuowanquan Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Beijing Pharma-Tech Co., Ltd.
Leadman Biochemistry Co., Ltd.
Graduates are equipped to excel in roles related to drug production, management, marketing, quality control, and regulatory supervision, making significant contributions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.