The Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology programs are increasingly chosen by young people thanks to their broad career opportunities, strong practical applications, and meaningful contributions to community health as well as the advancement of modern science and technology. To maximize the quality of Health Sciences education, DTU has created a dynamic learning environment that enables students to publish in Q1 international journals during their studies, along with numerous startup opportunities.
Ranked in the Top 200+ worldwide with long-standing partnerships with prestigious international universities
The Pharmacy & Pharmacology programs at DTU was 251–300 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
The Pharmacy & Pharmacology programs at DTU is ranked 251-300 globally
This achievement reflects many years of international collaboration and continuous improvement in educational quality at the university. Currently, numerous leading medical and pharmaceutical schools in the United States, along with various domestic and international organizations, maintain strong partnerships with DTU to develop rigorous and standardized academic programs, including:
- University of Pittsburgh (UPitt): ranked 7th among the Top 15 U.S. institutions for medical research, according to the National Institutes of Health - NIH rankings).
- University of Illinois Chicago (UIC): home to the largest-scale medical and pharmacy education system in the United States, in terms of number of students and academic programs.
- Duke-NUS Medical School (Singapore).
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel).
- Burapha University, Khon Kaen University, and Mahidol University (Thailand).
- Dong-A University (South Korea).
- Hue University (Vietnam).
- FPT Long Chau Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
Based on this foundation, students enrolling in the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology programs will be equipped with advanced knowledge and provided with hands-on practice opportunities within the modern laboratory system that DTU has continuously developed and upgraded over many years.
Creative learning on campus and exciting real-world experiences
From the very first years, alongside their academic studies in the classroom, students in the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology programs at DTU participate in career-orientation sessions and field visits to major research centers and large-scale farms in the Central region, such as:
- Da Nang Biotechnology Center,
- Da Nang Center for Radiation Technology Research and Deployment,
- An Phu Farm,
- Naro Mushroom Farm, …
They also engage in scientific research activities at a very early stage of their studies.
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DTU students participate in field visits and career-orientation activities at many companies
Specifically, from their first year,
- Nguyen Tran Kim Long,
- Truong Anh Tai, and
- Ho Minh Thu Ngan participated in the project “Conservation of Medicinal Plant Biodiversity and Livelihood Development for Communities in the Buffer Zone of Kon Ka Kinh National Park” or
- Thai Hoa Hop: as early as the second year of university, joined a biodiversity survey team studying rare dragonfly species in Vietnam under the guidance of Dr. Phan Quoc Toan, Director of the DTU Center for Entomology and Parasitology Research.
This provided an excellent opportunity for students to explore ecosystems, develop field survey skills, and learn about species conservation methods.
Rare and unique insect species found only in the dense forests and high mountain regions of Vietnam - discovered, collected, and preserved by Dr. Phan Quoc Toan - were also showcased at the first exhibition titled “The Colorful Diversity of Vietnamese Insects”. This exhibition was jointly organized by DTU and Da Lat University at the Da Nang Museum, held from June 20 to July 13, 2025. It featured more than 100 insect specimens and 150 photographs and posters providing information on the ecological roles of insects, enabling visitors to appreciate the beauty of Vietnam’s biodiversity while raising awareness about environmental protection and the conservation of species on Earth.
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“The Colorful Diversity of Vietnamese Insects” exhibition was jointly organized by DTU and Da Lat University
These field visits have provided students with opportunities to understand real-world professional practice, enabling them to generate new ideas and implement them directly at DTU. To support learning and scientific research on campus, DTU has developed a system of modern laboratories so that:
- Students in the Bachelor of Pharmacy program can complete practical training in simulated pharmacies under the guidance of the university’s pharmacists. They receive dedicated instruction in patient counseling, medication-use guidance, classification and memorization of drug groups, documentation and inventory management of prescription and over-the-counter medications, analysis of medication use in clinical cases, pharmacy management skills, and ongoing updates in pharmaceutical knowledge.
- Biotechnology students conduct experiments, process samples, analyze data, and carry out scientific research projects. The university consistently prioritizes, encourages, and provides favorable conditions for Biotechnology students to gain hands-on experience within its system of research centers, helping them develop essential soft skills and achieve a strong competitive advantage when entering the labor market, including at:
· Center for Molecular Biology,
· Center for Entomology and Parasitology,
· Center for Advanced Chemistry,
· Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,
· Cell Technology Laboratory,
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Modern laboratory equipment provides DTU students with maximum support for scientific research activities
Numerous studies on mushrooms and Ngoc Linh ginseng have received international awards and been published in Q1 journals
Through the implementation of many scientific research projects, DTU lecturers and students have achieved significant discoveries, making practical contributions to addressing real-world issues in the fields of Health, Agriculture, and the Environment. Specifically:
- Research on establishing a rapid biomass propagation process for adventitious roots of Ngoc Linh ginseng, contributing to a new direction in the conservation of this precious genetic resource, enabled the student team - Nguyen Tran Kim Long, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, and Van Thi Kieu Nga - to receive the “Outstanding Poster Presentation” award at the Asian Society of Natural Products 2025 (ASNP) - The Global Symposium on Natural Products, held in Jecheon, South Korea, in 2025.
- Focusing on optimizing the culture conditions for root biomass growth of Anoectochilus lylei, student Kim Long also became a co-author of the article titled “Rhizome induction and proliferation in Anoectochilus lylei for biomass and bioactive compounds accumulation,” published in the journal Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (Q1, IF: 2.3) in 2025, as early as his second year of university.
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DTU students achieve numerous ISI-indexed international publications
- Research identifying two harmful agents - parasitic fungi Calcarisporium cordycipiticola NT1504 and Lecanicillium corprophilum WF2611 - that infect the medicinal fungus Cordyceps militaris (commonly known as Ophiocordyceps sinensis or Dong trung Ha thao) helped address disease issues affecting this valuable medicinal species.
The study titled “First report of emerging fungal pathogens of Cordyceps militaris in Vietnam,” conducted by Le Nguyen Gia Thi and her research team, was published in the prestigious Q1 international journal Scientific Reports (part of the Nature Portfolio) and also received the Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the 5th National Mycology Conference in 2023.
- Research identifying the optimal culture medium for rapid in vitro propagation of red fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.), along with evaluation of its bioactive compounds to explore pharmaceutical production potential, led student Le Thi Thanh My to become a co-author of the article titled “Rapid in vitro propagation and bioactive compounds evaluation in Polygonum multiflorum Thunb,” published in Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (Q1, IF: 2.3) in 2024.
- Successfully formulating a microencapsulated yeast-based biological preparation containing Baeckea frutescens L. essential oil for application in controlling dengue-transmitting mosquito larvae, student Vo Van Hoa won the Second Prize at the Ministerial-Level Student Scientific Research Awards 2023.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Trung and Dr. Ho Thanh Tam with their research bringing meaningful benefits to the community
Many DTU lecturers are also dedicated researchers who have invested significant effort in exploration and innovation, leading to noteworthy discoveries. Among them, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Trung - First prize winner of the Da Nang Innovation and Startup Competition 2022, together with Dr. Quach Thi Thu Huong, a researcher at the DTU Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and the DTU International Medical Training Center, and Dr. Ho Thanh Tam, recipient of the Golden Globe Award 2020, researcher at the DTU Global Health Innovation Institute and Head of the DTU Department of Biotechnology - identified two Fusarium species:
- Fusarium stercicola (SNL 23.1), and
- Fusarium babinda (SNL 23.2)
as the causative agents of root rot disease in Ngoc Linh ginseng, and also proposed a biological solution to protect this plant species. The research was published in the European Journal of Plant Pathology (SCIE, IF = 1.9) and received international recognition for the group’s significant contributions.
DTU lecturers are also deeply committed to providing maximum support for students in their learning. In their first participation in the 2025 National Student Biology Olympiad, the DTU team won a Third prize and the Best Team Performance Award. DTU has also been chosen as the host institution for the 2026 National Student Biology Olympiad.
(Media Center)