Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is a comprehensive course of study that prepares students for a career in pharmacy. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the sciences and to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice pharmacy in a variety of settings.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three cycles, each lasting from one to four years. The first cycle comprises the first three years of study and includes a diploma in general pharmaceutical sciences. The second cycle lasts two years and includes a diploma in specialized pharmaceutical sciences. The third cycle can last from one to four years and includes a thesis or research project.

First Cycle: MMOP-K and DFGSP

The first cycle includes three years of study:

• The first year is a selection year for entry into the MMOP-K program.
• The second and third years lead to a diploma in general pharmaceutical sciences (DFGSP). These two years of study include mandatory, optional, and elective courses, as well as a four-week internship at the end of the second year and a two-week internship during the third year.

Second Cycle: DFASP

The second cycle includes two years of study:

• The fourth year (certificat de synthčse pharmaceutique) allows students to choose a specialization in officinal, industrial-research, or internship pharmacy.
• The fifth year (hospitalo-universitaire) combines specialized courses with hospital internships.

Third Cycle

In the sixth year, students pursue a third cycle, which can last from one to four years:

• Either a one-year preparatory course for the practice of pharmacy in an officinal or industrial-research setting (short cycle).
• Or a four-year qualifying internship (long cycle).

Parcours

The program offers several parcours:

• Premičre année d'accčs aux filičres de Santé (First year of access to health programs): a one-year program.
• DFGSP Diplôme de Formation Générale en Sciences Pharmaceutiques (Diploma in General Pharmaceutical Sciences): a two-year program, level Bac + 3 (Level 6).
• DFASP Diplôme de Formation Approfondie en Sciences Pharmaceutiques (Diploma in Specialized Pharmaceutical Sciences): a two-year program, level Bac + 5 (Level 7).
• Troisičme cycle des études en Sciences Pharmaceutiques (Third cycle of pharmaceutical sciences studies): a program offering three possible parcours: officinal, industrial-research, and internship.

Progression in the Curriculum

Stage(s)

Depending on the parcours, students participate in hospital internships, officinal internships, or industrial or academic research laboratory internships.

After Graduation

Further Studies

Complementary Diplomas

• Diplômes d'Université (DU) and Diplômes Inter-Universitaires (DIU): allow students to complement their education.
• Parcours dérogatoires: students can prepare for a master's degree in parallel with their health studies.

Professional Outcomes

Profession(s)

• Pharmacist in an officinal setting
• Pharmacist in a hospital setting
• Industrial pharmacist
• Research pharmacist or teacher-researcher
• Hospital pharmacist
• Biologist pharmacist

Sector of Activity

• Health and care