Having graduated top of his medical class 4 years ago, Phung The Thong continued his studies as a medical resident specializing in oncology and recently graduated with the highest score from the Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Hanoi University of Pharmacy sets floor scores between 20 and 22 for four majors, mostly a one-point decrease.

Admission standards at the Hanoi University of Pharmacy have ranged between 23 and 26 points over the past three years, with pharmacy and pharmaceutical chemistry being the most competitive, typically requiring over 25 points based on high school graduation exam scores.

Recent biotechnology graduates typically earn a starting salary of 8 to 15 million VND per month, according to universities offering the program.