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Staatsexamen Pharmazie at University of Würzburg

University of Würzburg, Germany

Programme overview

State examination programme in pharmacy qualifying for the pharmacist profession and scientific work. The basic study in chemistry, biology and physics ends with the First State Examination; the main study covers pharmaceutical content and ends with the Second State Examination; the practical year ends with the Third.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy  |  Department: Institute of Pharmacy and Food Chemistry  |  Duration: 4 years of university study (4-semester basic and 4-semester main study), followed by a 12-month practical year  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Basic study: chemistry, biology, physics and analytical-scientific methods. Main study: medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, drug analysis, pharmaceutics and clinical pharmacy, plus biochemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical law. An eight-week Famulatur is required.

Career pathways

Pharmacist (after Approbation), research and doctoral studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nationwide Numerus clausus: apply through hochschulstart.de.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 years of university study (4-semester basic and 4-semester main study), followed by a 12-month pra

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