Objective To understand the development of pharmacy education in Zhejiang Public Specialized School of Medicine and Pharmacy, the predecessor of the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University. Methods Relevant historical archives, documents and databases were consulted. Result Pharmacy department has hired a lot of Japanese and German pharmacy graduates as faculty, introduced advanced teaching systems and contents which have been sinicized, actively improved the conditions of school operation, particularly focused on experimental teaching and textbook compilation, and cultivated a large number of high-quality pharmaceutical professionals, which has made an important contribution to the development of higher pharmacy education, medical health, and national pharmaceutical industry in China. Conclusion Before liberation, the pharmacy department had been running for 35 years. After going through trials and tribulations, overcoming dangers and difficulties, the educational system gradually developed and perfected, which is the epitome of the development of higher pharmacy education in our country. Looking back on the history is of great significance for modern pharmaceutical education.
2023, 41 (2):
41-48.