Frontiers in Educational Research, 2024, 7(10); doi: 10.25236/FER.2024.071028.
Zongyuan Zhou1, Xiaoqin Wang1, Jie Yan2
1Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
2School of Politics and Public Administration, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China
Pharmacy education is undergoing profound changes due to advances in big data and intelligent technologies. National policies, particularly educational reforms and the “Healthy China” strategy, emphasize innovation and practical orientation. Collaborative efforts among universities, industries, and research institutions are fostering interdisciplinary curricula and intelligent teaching models. The integration of intelligent technologies in drug development and education has significantly improved efficiency, precision, and practical skills, enhancing students' innovative abilities. Moving forward, pharmacy education will increasingly merge technological advancements with academic disciplines. Policy support, resource investment, and teaching innovations will continue to develop multi-disciplinary talent suited to the modern pharmaceutical industry. These changes are essential for strengthening the pharmaceutical sector and advancing the "Healthy China" strategy.
Pharmacy education; Big Data; Intelligent Technologies; Healthy China; pharmaceutical industry
Zongyuan Zhou, Xiaoqin Wang, Jie Yan. Future Trends in Pharmacy Education Reform: Integration of Big Data and Intelligent Technologies. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 10: 176-180. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.071028.
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