The College of Pharmacy at Shenzhen Technology University offers a growing catalogue of English-taught electives for international students. Courses span pharmacy, chemistry, biology, and traditional Chinese medicine, and every class is delivered entirely in English. All SZTU international students are welcome to enrol, and credits count toward your programme of study. Choose electives that match your interests and academic goals—more courses will be added over time.
Course List
Advanced Molecular Biology
高等分子生物学
Course ID: PH02619 · Credits: 2 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 36 · Practical Hours: 0
Course Description
This course covers the core principles of molecular biology—DNA replication, gene regulation, and genome organization—while connecting them to today's hottest research areas like synthetic biology and gene therapy. You'll walk away with both a solid foundation and a clear view of where the field is headed.
Laboratory Safety and Lab Skills
实验室安全与技能
Course ID: PH02632 · Credits: 1 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 0 · Practical Hours: 18
Course Description
Preparatory course for any laboratory-based class or hands-on lab activity. Mandatory for students planning to enrol in courses with practical components.
Organic Reaction Mechanisms
有机反应机理
Course ID: PH00390 · Credits: 2 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 36 · Practical Hours: 0
Course Description
Rather than memorising reactions by functional group, this course organises organic chemistry around mechanisms—helping you see the underlying electron flow. By the end, you'll be able to predict outcomes and propose pathways for unfamiliar reactions with confidence.
Advanced Pharmaceutics
高等药剂学
Course ID: PH02616 · Credits: 2 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 36 · Practical Hours: 0
Course Description
This course spans the full spectrum of formulation development—liquid, solid, sterile, transdermal, and controlled-release systems—alongside the quality metrics (dissolution, bioavailability, bioequivalence) that ensure performance. A comprehensive look at how drug products are designed and evaluated.
Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
高等药物化学
Course ID: PH00407 · Credits: 4 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 72 · Practical Hours: 0
Course Description
We trace the full journey of a drug from target discovery to market approval, with a strong focus on the physicochemical properties (solubility, pKa, logP, ADME) that decide whether a compound succeeds. A practical, systems-level look at what makes a medicine work.
Introduction to TCM: A Practical Guide
中医入门：实用指南
Course ID: PH00405 · Credits: 1 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 18 · Practical Hours: 0
Course Description
This course introduces the core theories of TCM and applies them to everyday wellness—from seasonal diets to managing sub-health. It bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, making TCM accessible and useful for everyone.
Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis and Chiral Drugs
催化不对称合成与手性药物
Course ID: PH02617 · Credits: 2 · Semester: Fall Semester
Lecture Hours: 36 · Practical Hours: 0
Course Description
Why do mirror-image molecules behave so differently in the body? This course explains chirality through the lens of asymmetric catalysis and uses real case studies to show how catalytic methods drive chiral drug development.
This catalogue will continue to grow as the College of Pharmacy adds new English-taught electives. International students are encouraged to revisit this page regularly for the latest offerings.