Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diplôme d'Etat en Santé in Pharmacie is a comprehensive program that encompasses the first and second cycles of pharmaceutical studies. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in scientific disciplines, as well as specialized knowledge in pharmacology, pharmacy, and therapeutics.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three cycles:

• The first cycle (PASS or L-AS, plus two years) focuses on the teaching of fundamental scientific disciplines, including chemistry, life sciences, physics, mathematics, and introduction to medication. This cycle is sanctioned by the award of the Diplôme de Formation Générale (DFG).
• The second cycle (two years) is dedicated to applied scientific teaching, focusing on the knowledge of medication and therapeutics, including pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, therapeutic chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, hematology, and clinical biochemistry. This cycle is sanctioned by the award of the Diplôme de Formation Approfondie (DFA).
• The third cycle is devoted to professional specialization.

Teaching Methods

The program includes a combination of:

• Lectures
• Directed teaching
• Practical work (starting from the second year)
• Internships

Specializations

The program offers various specializations, including:

• Entrepreneurship
• Industry
• Internship
• Military
• Office
• Pharmacist engineer
• Research
• Political sciences

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue a wide range of career paths, including:

• Liberal practice in a pharmacy or medical laboratory
• Salaried positions in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical industry, or other related fields
• Research and development
• Production
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory affairs
• Healthcare economics
• Cosmetics industry
• Agro-food industry
• Hospital centers
• University teaching and research
• Government administrations

Program Details

• Capacity: The program has a specific capacity for admission, with 0 places available in M1.
• Admission: Candidates must submit their applications within a specified period, and the selection process involves an examination of candidates' files.
• Notification: Candidates are notified of the response to their application on a specific date.

Associated Diplomas

The program is associated with several diplomas, including:

• Diplôme de Formation Générale en Sciences Pharmaceutiques
• Diplôme de Formation Approfondie en Sciences Pharmaceutiques, with various orientations (Entrepreneur, Industry, Internat, Military, Officine, Pharmacist engineer, Research, Sciences Politiques)

Responsible Institution

The program is offered by the Institut des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques - Faculté de Pharmacie.