Decision No. 12/2001/QD-BGDĐT on the issuance of the framework curriculum for university and college majors in the Health Sciences group

Decision No. 12/2001/QD-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training on the issuance of the framework curriculum for university and college majors in the Health Sciences group. The curriculum applies from the 2001-2002 academic year at universities and colleges in the medical-pharmaceutical sector.

Document No.12/2001/QĐ-BGDĐT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byVũ Ngọc Hải — Thứ trưởng
Updated01/07/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date26/04/2001
Effective date11/05/2001
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 12/2001/QD-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training on the issuance of the framework curriculum for university and college majors in the Health Sciences group. The curriculum applies from the 2001-2002 academic year at universities and colleges in the medical-pharmaceutical sector.

Scope of application

Universities, colleges in the medical-pharmaceutical sector and medical departments within universities.

Key points

  • Based on government decrees, the Ministry of Education and Training issued the framework curriculum for ten university and college majors in the Health Sciences group.
  • The curriculum applies from the 2001-2002 academic year at universities, colleges in the medical-pharmaceutical sector and medical departments within universities.
  • The Ministry of Health continues to direct the development of detailed programs for each major, the compilation of textbooks, and the approval of teaching materials.
  • Relevant agencies and units are responsible for implementing this decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring training quality, standardizing curricula for medical majors.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties in transitioning existing training programs at institutions with established teaching systems.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which majors are specified in this decision?

This decision specifies ten university and college majors in the Health Sciences group including: General Medicine (full-time and part-time), Traditional Medicine Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Public Health Bachelor, Nursing Bachelor, Medical Technology Bachelor (four specialties), and Associate Degree in Nursing.

When does this program apply?

This program applies from the 2001-2002 academic year at universities and colleges in the medical-pharmaceutical sector and medical departments within universities.

How many majors are specified in this decision?

This decision specifies ten university and college majors in the Health Sciences group.

What responsibilities does the Ministry of Health have in implementing this decision?

The Ministry of Health continues to direct universities to develop detailed programs for each major, direct the compilation and approval of textbooks and teaching materials.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this decision?

Agencies and units such as the Director of the Ministry of Education and Training's Office, the Deputy Minister of Education and Training, the Director of the Higher Education Department, the Director of the Planning and Finance Department under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Director of the Science and Training Department under the Ministry of Health, the Rectors of Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, the Principals of medical and pharmaceutical universities, and the Principals of universities with medical departments are responsible for implementing this decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 12/2001/QĐ-BGDĐT
Hanoi, April 26, 2001

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of the framework curriculum

for university and college majors in the field of

Health Sciences

______________________

MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pursuant to Decree No. 29/CP dated March 30, 1994 of the Government stipulating the tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 of the Government on the tasks, powers, and responsibilities for state management of ministries and agencies at the ministerial level;

On the basis of Decree No. 43/2000/NĐ-CP dated August 30, 2000 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Education;

Pursuant to reports from the industry councils established under Decision Nos. 3704/QĐ-BGD&ĐT/ĐH dated September 28, 1999 and 5995/QĐ-BGD&ĐT/ĐH dated December 29, 1999 of the Minister of Education and Training within the Health Sciences group;

Pursuant to the proposal of the Ministry of Health in its letter No. 2588/YT/K2ĐT dated April 10, 2001;

At the proposal of the Director of the University Department;

Pursuant to …;:

Article 1. Issuing the framework curriculum for university and college majors in the Health Sciences group including (attached document):

1. The six-year full-time Doctor of Medicine program;

2. The four-year Doctor of Medicine program (old part-time system);

3. The six-year Doctor of Traditional Medicine program;

4. The six-year Doctor of Dentistry program;

5. The five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy program;

6. The four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy program (old part-time system);

7. The four-year Bachelor of Public Health program;

8. The four-year Bachelor of Nursing program;

9. The four-year Bachelor of Medical Technology program (for four specialties: Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Dental Prosthetics);

10. The two-year Associate Degree in Nursing program.

Article 2. This curriculum shall be implemented in universities and colleges in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors and in the medical departments of other universities starting from the academic year 2001-2002;

Article 3. The Ministry of Health shall continue to direct schools to develop detailed curricula for these majors, direct the compilation and approval of textbooks and teaching materials;

Article 4. The Heads of the Office, the University Department, the Planning and Finance Department of the Ministry of Education and Training, the Director of the Department of Science and Training of the Ministry of Health, the Rectors of Hue University, Thai Nguyen University, the Rectors of universities and colleges in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, and the Rectors of universities with medical departments are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Vu Ngoc Hai
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