Program Overview
The Grado en Farmacia (Pharmacy Degree) from Universidad Europea provides students with comprehensive theoretical and practical training through experiential learning, preparing them for careers in healthcare, public administration, and the pharmaceutical industry. The program emphasizes simulated clinical cases, project development, and modern facilities to equip students with hands-on experience, and includes optional expert courses and opportunities for internships.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Grado en Farmacia (Pharmacy Degree) at Universidad Europea is designed to prepare students for the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become competitive pharmacists, capable of working in various sectors, including healthcare, public administration, and the pharmaceutical industry. The program emphasizes a practical learning methodology, utilizing simulated clinical scenarios and real-world project development to provide students with hands-on experience.
Outline:
The Pharmacy Degree program spans five years and is structured into five academic years.
Year 2:
Year 4:
- Obligatory Subjects: Pharmaceutical Technology I, Pharmaceutical Technology II, Biological Analysis and Laboratory Diagnosis, Organization and Management of the Pharmaceutical Company, Toxicology, Economics, Pharmacology III, Pharmacokinetics, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Care II.
Year 5:
- Obligatory Subjects: Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics, Pharmaceutical Technology III, Legislation, Ethics, Supervised Stays in Community Pharmacy or Hospital Pharmacy, Final Degree Project.
- Optional Subjects: Health Products. Dermopharmceutical and Cosmetic Products, Food Technology and Legislation, Environmental Health, Practices in Pharmaceutical Sector Companies I, Practices in Pharmaceutical Sector Companies II, University Activities.
Teaching:
The program utilizes an experiential learning methodology based on simulated clinical cases. Students are exposed to real-world situations, encouraged to generate ideas, and transform them into real projects. The program also provides access to modern facilities, including a simulated hospital and community pharmacy.
Careers:
Graduates of the Pharmacy Degree program are qualified to work in various areas related to pharmaceutical products, including:
- Healthcare: Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacovigilance, Public Health Programs.
- Public Administration: Hospital and Primary Care Institutions, Ministry of Health, AEMPS, AECOSAN, Public Health Inspector/Technician.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Quality Control, Drug Design, Production Plant Technical Director, Regulatory Programs, Clinical Trial Monitor, Product Manager, Marketing and Commercial Management, Medical Scientific Liaison, Cosmetic Industry Technician, Distribution Warehouse Technical Director, Dermopharmcy, Orthopedics, Consulting Programs, R&D Design.
- Agro-Food and Livestock: Food Quality and Safety Control, Pharmacist in Veterinary Commercial Businesses and Livestock Groups.
- Teaching and Research: University Professor, Research Staff, Media Intervention.
Other:
- The program includes an optional Expert Course in Community Pharmacy Management and Pharmaceutical Marketing.
- The program is accredited by the Fundación BBVA and the IVIE.
- The Universidad Europea de Madrid is ranked in the TOP5 nationally by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021.
- The program is designed to meet the needs of the professional sector.
- The program includes a simulated hospital and community pharmacy, as well as laboratories for various disciplines.
- The program offers opportunities for internships in pharmacies and hospitals, as well as companies like Lilly, Cofares, and the CSIC.
- Students can pursue a double degree in Pharmacy and Biotechnology or Pharmacy and Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
- The program is taught in Spanish.
- The program has a maximum of 80 new student places available.
