Bachelor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Drugs in the Spotlight
The development of every drug draws on an extensive body of knowledge concerning the chemical, physical and biological properties of its active ingredients and excipients, the technology of its production and its effect on the human body.
Educational objective and career profile
Pharmacists acquire fundamental knowledge about drugs. They are specialists in this field and work in a very diverse range of areas for the benefit of society. They perform research on new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches in industry, address pharmaceutical questions in complex health-related and sociopolitical contexts, work in consulting and knowledge transfer, hold positions in the public sector or manage public or hospital pharmacies.
Bachelor's degree programme (180 credits)
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In the first two years, the course focuses on the fundamentals of science. In addition to theoretical knowledge, practical skills for experimental work in the laboratory are also acquired. Students are introduced to the research and activities that are undertaken in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
The third year is dedicated subjects specifically related to the pharmaceutical sciences, supplemented by practicals on medicines which have an interdisciplinary orientation. The programme is completed by a three-week internship in a pharmacy and a first-aid course.
General basic courses:
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Histology
Laboratory courses in Chemistry and Biology
Pharmaceutical subjects and practicals:
Pharmaceutical Analysis, Medicinal Chemistry and Microbiology, Toxicology, Immunology, etc.
Master´s degree programme in Pharmacy (90 credits)
Detailed information about the programme
Compulsory subjects and electives
Master’s thesis (23 weeks) and assistance year
Practical and patient-oriented training
Master's degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences (90 credits)
Detailed information about the programme
Compulsory subjects and electives, project work
Master’s thesis (26 weeks)
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ETH Zurich
Departement Chemie und Angewandte BiowissenschaftenVladimir-Prelog-Weg 2
HCI H203
8093 Zurich
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