The Medical Sciences Division (MSD) of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) held its 2026 Faculty Graduation Ceremony on the morning of 3rd June 2026 in the University Hall (Block R).

The MSD, comprising the Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, and School of Pharmacy, conferred degrees upon a total of 432 graduates this year, including 74 doctoral, 128 master's, and 230 bachelor's degree recipients.

The ceremony was officiated by Chair Professor Jian-Kang Zhu, President of MUST; Chair Professor Paul Kwong-Hang Tam, Vice President; Chair Professor He Yao, Vice President and Director of Macao Translational Medicine Center; Professor Manson Fok, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and Professor Sun Zhiguang, Dean of the Faculty of Chinese Medicine. More than 849 faculty members, students, family members, and guests attended the event to celebrate this important milestone.

MSD Graduation Ceremony Highlights

Distinguished guests included Chan Iok Wai, Head of the Department of Students of the Education and Youth Development Bureau; Mo Hui, Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Macau; Chang Tam Fei, Acting Director of CHCSJ; Liu Zhengyin, President of the Islands Healthcare Complex-Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital; Ung Pui Kun, Vice-Chairman and Secretary-General of the Kiang Wu Hospital Charitable Association; Van Iat Kio, President of Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau; Yung Ka Kuen, Hospital Director of Macau Yin Kui Hospital; Leong Iok Wa, Honorary Consultant of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions; Valencia Chang Chi Wai, Vice President of University Hospital; Zhang Hao, President of the Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Qin Zhan, Vice President of the Affiliated Hospital of the Faculty of Chinese Medicine (Zhuhai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine); Shen Ning, Vice President of Peking University Third Hospital; Qi Defeng, Executive Director of the Hengqin Hospital of The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University; Pai, Ming Chu Pearl, Vice President of Hong Kong University Shenzhen Hospital; Hong Zhongsi, Director of the Pharmacy Department of the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University; Liu Yu, Director of the International Medical Center of Zhuhai People’s Hospital; Yu Hon Ho, Assistant Director of Kiang Wu Hospital; Yan Simin, Assistant to the Director of the Pharmacy Department of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital as well as representatives from local higher education institutions, healthcare organisations, and academic bodies.

The ceremony commenced with the national anthem. Messages of congratulations were delivered by Chair Professor Zhu Yi Zhun, MUST Vice President and Director of the School of Pharmacy, Professor Manson Fok, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Professor Sun Zhiguang, Dean of the Faculty of Chinese Medicine.

Chair Professor Zhu Yi Zhun, Vice President and Director of the School of Pharmacy, delivers an address via video message

In his address, Chair Professor Zhu encouraged graduates to embrace future challenges with confidence and to pursue excellence in their professional fields. Congratulating them on the successful completion of their studies, he urged them to contribute actively to the development of the nation, the Greater Bay Area, and the healthcare industry.

Professor Manson Fok, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, delivers an address

Professor Fok emphasised that the core value of medicine lies in using professional knowledge to alleviate human suffering. He expressed his hope that graduates would uphold compassion and professionalism wherever they may serve, contribute to the advancement of healthcare, and continue to make a positive impact on society.

Professor Sun Zhiguang, Dean of the Faculty of Chinese Medicine, delivers an address

Professor Sun extended his sincere congratulations to all graduates and expressed gratitude to faculty members, parents, and members of the community for their support. He encouraged graduates to carry forward the traditions of Chinese medicine, remain true to the calling of healthcare professionals, continually refine their academic and clinical expertise, and courageously shoulder social responsibilities. He also reminded graduates that their alma mater would always remain a source of support and encouragement.

(First from the left) Ziyue Hong and Hadassah Supnet Da Silva (First from the right) receive the Second-Class Honour Cords (Faculty of Medicine)

(First from the left) Lerong Chen, (Second from the right) Zhengyu Hu, and (First from the right) Qianru Jin receive the Second-Class Honour Cords (Faculty of Chinese Medicine)

(First and Second from the left) Jiayin Lang, Un I Ho, (First and Second from the right) Ut Iong Yau, and Shucheng Liang receive the First-Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree Honour Cords (Faculty of Medicine)

The ceremony also recognised outstanding academic achievement through the presentation of Honour Cords.

Recipients of the Second-Class were Ziyue Hong, Ruixuan He, Hadassah Supnet Da Silva, Lerong Chen, Mingqian Li, Zhengyu Hu and Qianru Jin.

Recipients of the First-Class Honour Cords were Jiayin Lang, Un I Ho, Ut Iong Yau and Shucheng Liang.

Ut Iong Yau (left), Zhengyu Hu (centre), and Sin Ieng Vong (right) deliver speeches on behalf of the graduating class

Graduate representatives Zhengyu Hu (Faculty of Chinese Medicine), Ut Iong Yau (Faculty of Medicine), and Sin Ieng Vong (School of Pharmacy) delivered speeches on behalf of their fellow graduates. Reflecting on their experiences at MUST, they expressed gratitude to their teachers for their guidance and to their classmates for their mutual support. They noted that the University had provided abundant academic and practical opportunities that enabled their holistic development and personal growth. They concluded by wishing their alma mater continued success and an even brighter future.