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Introduction

The pharmaceutical industry is often referred to as the “flower of life sciences.” It is a high-value-added advanced industry and a key sector identified as a next-generation growth engine by the government.
As a leading industry in the Chungcheong metropolitan area, the pharmaceutical bio field has been receiving significant government investment, leading to a rapidly growing demand for professionals in this field. Soonchunhyang University is recognized for specialized education in scientific fields, with selection by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as the leading university for nurturing talent in the pharmaceutical bio field. In June 2009, the SCH Pharmaceutical Bio Talent Development Center was established to focus on developing the necessary workforce for the industry.
Pharmaceutical Engineering is in the global spotlight as a multi-disciplinary, convergence study of basic, medical, pharmaceutical, engineering, and management. In addition, it is an essential academic field to enhance national competitiveness and enrich human life in the 21st century because of its high added value and its wide variety of applications. In order to meet the needs of the times and become a world-class department, the Department will do its best to nurture talented people who will play an active role in the pharmaceutical industry through the best faculty in Korea, cutting-edge equipment, and customized education.
Building on the experience, Soonchunhyang University has created the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering within the College of Medical Science to further pursue education in the pharmaceutical bio field. Pharmaceutical Engineering is a multidisciplinary/integrative field that combines fundamentals of science, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and management.
As a globally recognized field with high added value and diverse applications, Pharmaceutical Engineering is essential for improving national competitiveness to create better human life in the 21st century. To meet these contemporary demands and become a world-leading department, the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering will strive to nurture talented individuals in the pharmaceutical industry through quality faculty, advanced equipment, and tailored education.

Educational Objectives

1. 1 Respond to high national interest in the pharmaceutical engineering field by fostering related departments achieved in line with the university's development strategy and the specialization in medical, pharmaceutical, and bio fields.
2. 2Develop key talents in the pharmaceutical engineering field with a global vision.
3. 3Train professional engineering technicians in the pharmaceutical industry.
4. 4Expand employment opportunities for graduates in related industries and contribute to the industrial development.

Utilization of Certificate

Medical representative (MR; certification by the Korea Pharmaceutical Association), pharmacist, bioengineering technologist, chemical analyst, patent attorney, industrial hygiene engineer; and pharmaceutical industry technology broker, etc.

Career Paths after Graduation

- Pursue advanced studies at specialized graduate schools or overseas universities in the pharmaceutical bio field
- Employment in pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics companies, and other bio-related companies
- Careers in national/public institutions, government positions, and other research-related professional fields