Pharmacy

Main Campus, Milan, Italy

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60 monthsProgramme duration

156 EURTuition Fee/year

Pharmacy and PharmacologyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master's degree in Pharmacy aims to give students a theoretical and practical training in the fields of biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry and biomedicine, chemistry and pharmacy, pharmacology and toxicology, pharmaceutical technology, legislation and professional ethics. This will enable students to practise as pharmacists and hold high-profile positions related to pharmaceutical, diagnostics and health products. The Master's degree in Pharmacy provides students with cutting-edge scientific expertise in the health sector, to prepare future pharmaceutical experts and train them in the therapeutic use of drugs. These experts should contribute to reaching the goals set by the Italian Health Service to meet the changing healthcare needs of our society. Graduate pharmacists will be able to operate in accordance with the objectives of public health, advising healthy customers for prevention purposes and providing tailored assistance to chronic and non-chronic patients to encourage adherence to pharmacological therapies.

Pursuant to articles 1 and 3 of Law no.163 dated 8 November 2021, after passing the final exam of the single-cycle Master's degree in Pharmacy (degree class LM-13), graduates are qualified to work as pharmacists.

In order to reach the above-mentioned goals, the Master's degree in Pharmacy will provide students with:

a) a robust knowledge of the main scientific subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, medicine), enabling them to adopt a scientific approach to solve problems related to the profession of pharmacist;

b) an in-depth understanding of the composition of drugs, as well as their chemical, pharmaceutical and technological features, therapeutic efficacy, contra-indications and use, applicable legislation and any other guidelines on the matter;

c) the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the dosage of drugs, their identification with purity tests and the preparation of compounds;

d) adequate knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, pathology, endocrinology and nutrition, to help prevent diseases and support the patient's compliance with the medical treatment;

e) adequate knowledge of pharmacogenetics, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, telehealth and any other aspect contributing to patient-tailored pharmacological therapies, which are becoming increasingly important for a correct use of medicines;

f) adequate medical knowledge with regard to patient's anamnesis, first-instance tests, screening and prevention campaigns and other services offered by pharmacies, which are becoming truly multifunctional in order to respond to the growing healthcare needs of our society, in line with the new concept of 'Pharmacy of Services';

g) knowledge of the legal and ethical aspects and responsibilities related to the job, to practise the profession and protect citizens' health;

h) knowledge of the fundamentals of economics, management and communication applied to the health sector, and particularly the pharmaceutical sector;

i) the learning skills needed to attend advanced courses, postgraduate schools and PhD programmes in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological area.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAMME IS ENTIRELY TAUGHT IN ITALIAN

Programme overview

Main Subject

Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In order to reach the above-mentioned goals, the Master's degree in Pharmacy will provide students with:

c) the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the dosage of drugs, their identification with purity tests and the preparation of compounds;

d) adequate knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, pathology, endocrinology and nutrition, to help prevent diseases and support the patient's compliance with the medical treatment;

g) knowledge of the legal and ethical aspects and responsibilities related to the job, to practise the profession and protect citizens' health;

h) knowledge of the fundamentals of economics, management and communication applied to the health sector, and particularly the pharmaceutical sector;

i) the learning skills needed to attend advanced courses, postgraduate schools and PhD programmes in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological area.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAMME IS ENTIRELY TAUGHT IN ITALIAN

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

72+

IELTS

5.5+

Qualifications and knowledge required for admission Admission to the single-cycle Master's degree programme in Pharmacy is capped pursuant to Law no. 264 of 2 August 1999. Applicants to the single-cycle Master's degree programme in Pharmacy must hold a high-school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification, and have adequate background knowledge. In particular, applicants must be proficient in oral and written Italian, demonstrate logical reasoning skills and know the basics of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, as envisaged by the high-school syllabus. Admission assessment To gain entry to Year I of the single-cycle Master's degree programme in Pharmacy, candidates must take the TOLC-F online test by CISIA (http://www.cisiaonline.it/), which is aimed at assessing the aptitude of candidates for this degree programme, and whether they have the necessary background knowledge. The TOLC-F test consists of five sections with multiple-choice questions to ascertain the candidate's knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Logic and English (optional), as provided by high school. The schedule of TOLC-F tests held by our and other Italian universities is available at https://tolc.cisiaonline.it/calendario.php. Deadlines and admission procedures can be found in the call for applications available on the University website at https://farmacia-cu.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi The educational background required to attend this degree programme is assessed through the admission test. In order to meet the background knowledge requirements, candidates must achieve, in the admission test, the minimum passing score set out in the call for applications. Admission is based on merit ranking, up to the number of places available. Waivers from test requirements and admission to years subsequent to Year I are governed by the rules laid down in the call for applications. For more information: https://farmacia-cu.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi. Additional learning requirements (OFA) and remedial activities Students who did not achieve at least 4 points in the mathematics module of the TOLC-F test will have to fulfil additional learning requirements (OFAs). For this purpose, they will have to attend remedial activities (online exercises, meetings with the tutor) organised by the University and take a remedial test to prove they have filled their gaps by the end of Year I. Students with OFAs may not take the Principles of Mathematics and Physics with Elements of Biostatistics and Computer Science exam before fulfilling said requirements.

Program Duration

5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Tuition fees

International

Starts from

156 EUR

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