Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari / Scuola di Farmacia
| A.Y. | Academic Discipline | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | LM-13 - Classe delle lauree magistrali in farmacia e farmacia industriale | Urbino |
Learning Objectives
Themes
The Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Course in Pharmacy, lasting five years, trains a professional figure with expertise in drugs and health-related products. According to Law No. 163 of November 8, 2021, the final examination for the degree also qualifies graduates to practice as pharmacists. Graduates in Pharmacy can work in a wide range of sectors, including the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional, herbal, diagnostic, and clinical-chemical fields, as well as in the marketing of medical devices and health products.
The primary aim of the course is to prepare professionals able to collaborating with physicians, patients, and healthcare facilities in prevention and treatment, promoting public health through drug monitoring in the community, supporting the implementation of therapies in both territorial and hospital settings, and providing guidance on the proper use of drugs and other health products. Graduates can also act as health educators, offering personalized patient support and providing counseling to healthy individuals for disease prevention (pharmaceutical care). The degree also allows access to first- and second-level Master's programs, specialization schools, and PhD courses, expanding both academic and professional growth opportunities.
The training program provides a solid foundation in basic sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine), skills in drug preparation and quality control, and knowledge in the biochemical, pharmacological, and nutritional fields. Particular attention is also given to legislative, ethical, economic, and managerial aspects of the profession, as well as the development of critical thinking and continuous learning skills. The course includes practical laboratory activities and a professional internship (900 hours, 30 ECTS credits) to be carried out over six months (extendable up to 24 months) in community or hospital pharmacies. It is also possible to carry out part of the program abroad, including the experimental thesis and internship.
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Open Day
The Open Day is the perfect opportunity to explore the University of Urbino and the academic offerings of the School of Farmacia. Don’t miss the chance to meet the professors and tutors of the Farmacia program.
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| Date | Where does it take place? | Book now |
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13/05/2025 from
16:00 to
17:00 |
Open day online: scopri il corso. | iscriviti al webinar |
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25/07/2025 from
10:00 to
12:00 |
Open day in presenza: Aula 3 - Urbino - Piazza Rinascimento, 6 | partecipa |
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29/08/2025 from
10:00 to
12:00 |
Open day in presenza: Aula 3 - Urbino - Piazza Rinascimento, 6 | partecipa |
Career prospects
Objectives
Graduates will be qualified to work as:
- Pharmacists in public pharmacies (as directors or assistants) and private pharmacies (as owners, directors, temporary managers, or collaborators), as well as in parapharmacies and all authorized drug delivery points, upon registration with the Order of Pharmacists.
- Hospital pharmacists or territorial pharmacists in departments and public health services, upon completion of the required qualifications and a postgraduate specialization in Hospital Pharmacy or an equivalent program.
- informants, providing information on medicines, medical devices, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and health products in general.
- Directors or managers in companies involved in the production of: medicinal products, pharmacologically active raw-materials, nutraceuticals and cosmetic products, wholesale warehouses and distribution centers for medicines.
- Import managers for cosmetics and health-related raw materials from non-EU countries.
- Clinical Monitors or Clinical Research Associates, as well as emerging roles like Pharmacy Analysts and Pharmaceutical Care Managers.
- Secondary school teachers, after completing the appropriate teacher training.
Contents and structure of the course / Syllabus
Activities of PhD Students
The degree program consists of 300 ECTS credits and is designed to be completed in 5 years. A 10-year part-time pathway is also available for students who are unable to attend full-time.
The program includes:
courses in core subjects such as anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and medical statistics;
lectures and laboratory sessions to explore the key aspects of drug discovery, development, production, and dispensing;
activities aimed at enhancing cultural and professional competencies needed to deliver pharmaceutical services within the national healthcare system.
A professional internship (TPV) is required, to be carried out at a community or hospital pharmacy.
How to apply for Pharmacy
- Admission
- Course with free access
- Number of positions
- 100 available
- Expected students
- 100 is the maximum number of students that can be admitted to the first year for Pharmacy.
Admission information - Download - Raggiunta numerosità sostenibile
- Useful information
Applications are accepted until the maximum number of students (100) is reached, based on the order in which enrollment is completed.
An entry assessment test (VPI) is required, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the program’s Academic Regulations.
- Application procedure
- You can apply from the 06/05/2025 to the 13/10/2025 fino al raggiungimento della numerosità sostenibile . Using the online procedure you can register to fill in the application and pay with PagoPA (Credit Card, PayPal) to complete the payment of the admission fee.
- Online registration
- Online registration Registration guidelines
Contact the course tutor
- Tutoring service
- Tutoring is aimed at guiding and assisting students throughout their studies, actively involving them in the learning process, and removing obstacles to successful course attendance. For more information: tutor.farmacia@uniurb.it
- Tutor
Giuseppe Inglese Book a meeting Sofia Benedetta Giuliani Book a meeting
Information on teaching and research activities
- Organization
President of the School of Pharmacy: Prof. Andrea Duranti
Professor responsible for the Course in Pharmacy: Prof. Andrea Minelli
Academic Tutor: Prof. Matteo Micucci
Didactic Support and Management Office - School of Pharmacy
- Contact your tutor
- Tutors are there to help students find their way around and organize their attendance, in order to turn them into active participants in their formative process, and to remove all the obstacles that prevent them from attending all their courses. For information: tutor.farmacia@uniurb.it
- Contact
Professor responsible for the Course in Pharmacy: Prof. Andrea Minelli - 0722 304252 - Email andrea.minelli@uniurb.it
Academic Tutor: Prof. Matteo Micucci - 0722 303346 - Email annalida.bedini@uniurb.it
President of the School of Pharmacy: Prof. Andrea Duranti - 0722 303501 - Email andrea.duranti@uniurb.it
Didactic Support and Management Office - School of Pharmacy
Via Sant'Andrea, 34 - 61029 Urbino (PU) - Tel: 0722 304651/305937 - Email: scuola.farmacia@uniurb.it
- Contacts
- Ufficio Supporto alla Didattica e Management - Scuola di Farmacia
- 0722 304651/305937 scuola.farmacia@uniurb.it
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