Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in pharmacy, including a 30 ECTS pharmacy internship. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting, allowing them to develop their skills and knowledge in a practical environment.

Program Details

• The program is part of the candidate program in pharmacy and is mandatory for students.
• The internship takes place over 26 weeks, during which students participate in the daily tasks of a pharmacy, including medication dispensing and clinical pharmaceutical services.
• Students also gain insight into the management, economy, and organization of a pharmacy.
• The program includes a theoretical component, which covers topics such as communication with patients and healthcare professionals, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Students are required to complete a series of tasks and assignments, including a written report and a presentation, to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives

• The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a pharmacy setting.
• Students will learn about clinical pharmaceutical services, patient communication, and quality assurance.
• The program also focuses on developing students' reflective and social skills, including their ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Assessment

• The program includes three assessments:
  • A continuous assessment (2.5 ECTS) that evaluates students' participation and engagement during the internship.
  • A written assignment (12.5 ECTS) that requires students to address a series of questions related to pharmacy practice.
  • A oral examination (15 ECTS) that assesses students' knowledge and skills in a practical setting.

Program Structure

• The program is offered in the spring semester and has a capacity of 180 students.
• The internship is supervised by a qualified pharmacist, and students receive regular feedback and guidance throughout the program.
• The program is taught in Danish, and students are required to have a good understanding of the language to participate.

Admission Requirements

• Students must have completed the required courses in the candidate program in pharmacy to be eligible for the internship.
• International students must have a good command of the Danish language and meet the admission requirements for the program.

Institution

• The program is offered by the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy.
• The university is committed to providing high-quality education and research in the field of pharmacy, and the program is designed to meet the needs of the healthcare sector.