Pharmacy
Who offers this course?
Universität Hamburg
Duration
8 semesters
State recognition
Yes
Type of study
University studies
SPECIALS
In order to gain an insight into pharmaceutical practice in a pharmacy, hospital or industry during their studies, students complete an eight-week clinical traineeship (internship) during the semester break in their basic studies.
In the main study period, all students have the opportunity to form an individual study focus in an elective internship, in which they can work on current research topics under supervision.
After passing the second part of the pharmaceutical examination, the pharmacy studies are completed and the one-year practical training in a pharmacy, hospital or industry follows. After this stage, the training is completed with the Third Part of the Pharmaceutical Examination.
Qualification on completion
Second state examination
What is the content of the course of studies?
The study of pharmacy conveys all relevant pharmaceutical aspects and is a prerequisite for the profession of pharmacist. The main subjects of the course are pharmaceutical biology, pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical technology/biopharmaceutical, pharmacology and toxicology and clinical pharmacology.
In the basic studies of pharmacy, the scientific fundamentals from the fields of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, medicine and physics are taught.
In the main course, the focus is on the special disciplines of pharmaceutical biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. In addition, further basic knowledge is acquired, especially from the medical field.
Where can I find employment later on?
There is a very wide range of careers for pharmacists. Employers may be: public pharmacies (very common), hospital pharmacies, health insurance companies, supervisory authorities, regulatory agencies and the pharmaceutical industry. In the latter, the field of work is also very varied: including analytics/quality control and assurance, licensing, medical sciences and information, drug production and galenics, clinical research and development, drug development and synthesis.
In what fields/subject areas can I work?
Possible fields of work are in the traditional pharmacist fields of public and hospital pharmacies, as well as activities in administration and research (university or industry).
What are the entry requirements?
- General higher education entrance qualification, advanced technical college certificate, vocational qualification and three years of professional activity, master, business administrator.
- Since 2020, there has been a new admission procedure for the Pharmacy degree programme.
For the first time, a natural science selection test (HAM-Nat) will be conducted, which is described in more detail on the UKE website.
What costs will I incur as part of my studies?
Semester fee: € 335.- (summer term 2022)
