Chemistry and pharmaceutical techniques
Class: LM-13. -
Design, synthesis and development of drugs and health products are at the heart of this course. A solid knowledge background in the chemical, biological and pharmaceutical fields and a six-month internship in a pharmacy open to the public or hospital after the training, will allow you to work in public research laboratories or in the pharmaceutical industries, taking care of drug control and biological and pharmacological evaluation of drug activity. You can also work as a pharmacist or as a chemist after obtaining the necessary qualification.
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Characteristics and objectives
The course trains professionals with a solid cultural background in chemistry, biology and pharmacy. They are able to carry out the design, production, formulation and control of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.
The course includes different curriculum, as well as to allow students to explore different materials because of their specific interests. The training includes an internship of six months in a public or hospital pharmacy, under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Occupational opportunities
Graduated students will find employment in public and private research labs (pharmaceutical companies), which will focus on the design, synthesis and development of drugs and health products, biological evaluation and pharmacological activity of drugs and products for health. They can find employment in pharmaceutical industries dealing with production, development and quality control. They may also exercise the profession of pharmacist or chemical after having obtained the necessary professional qualification.
