Pharmacy (State Examination) at University of Freiburg

Programme overview

Pharmacy students acquire a scientific and practical background in the design, development, production, and quality control of pharmaceuticals, as well as their physiological effects and application to humans. The four-year pharmacy study programme is regulated nationwide by the Pharmacy Licensure Act. It combines natural sciences such as chemistry, biology, and physics with medical subjects like physiology, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacy.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy | Duration: 8 semesters | Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen; German-taught | Intake: Winter Semester | Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The state examination degree programme in pharmacy focuses on the research, development and quality assurance of medicinal products – from their chemical basis to their application in humans. The programme is regulated nationwide by the licensing regulations.

Career pathways

Completing the state examination programme and obtaining a licence to practise as a pharmacist opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates are qualified for responisble positions in public pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): Restricted admission (90 places) Non-EU citizens (without German school-leaving certificate) do not take part in the selection procedure via Hochschulstart. Study spaces are granted according to a quota of 5% of the available spaces. Language requirements: German C1. Application period: Detailed information about the hochschulstart Application Deadlines.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 8 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/how-do-i-apply/

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