Diplôme d'État de docteur en pharmacie at Aix-Marseille University

The state diploma of Doctor of Pharmacy is awarded after three study cycles and a successful thesis. The first cycle (DFGSP) covers basic exact and biological sciences and the study of medicines; the second (DFASP) deepens pharmaceutical, biological, clinical and public health knowledge; the short third cycle prepares for professional practice and the thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy  |  Duration: Three cycles: DFGSP 6 semesters (180 ECTS, licence level, includes the first common year of health studies); DFASP 4 semesters; short third cycle 2 semesters ending in thesis defence  |  Study mode: full-time; French  |  Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

DFGSP includes modern languages, first-aid training (AFGSU level 1), IT tools and an introduction to research, with a 4-week compulsory pharmacy placement in year 2 and a 15-day placement in year 3. In DFASP the first two semesters combine a common core with specific teaching, then a hospital-university year; three tracks are offered: Officine, Industrie, Internat. The DFASP includes a one-week minimum application placement in a pharmacy in year 4 and a 5 to 6 month hospital placement in year 5; compulsory pharmacy and hospital placements total at least six months full time. The short third cycle includes a 6-month professional practice placement (pharmacy or industry).

Career pathways

Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, medical biology, industry and research.

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