Pharmacy

Is this programme for you?

You excel at chemistry, physics and mathematics. You are interested in tackling new challenges in the medical and life sciences. You are keen to gain new knowledge and use that knowledge to help people. If working at the interface of various disciplines, including chemistry, biology and medicine, intrigues you and you want to work on today's big health challenges, then this degree is the perfect choice for you.

Why does your headache disappear when you take a painkiller? Do you want to discover and develop new drugs to treat disease? Did you know that pharmacists not only dispense medicines to patients but also advise doctors about the medicines they prescribe? Our Bachelor programme is the first step towards becoming an all-round pharmaceutical expert and towards a career in the pharmacy or drug research lab.

Why study Pharmacy with the University of Groningen?

The BSc in Pharmacy in Groningen has been ranked as the best in its category in The Netherlands (Keuzegids, 2019).

Pharmacy research and education in Groningen is rooted in the natural sciences and has strong ties to the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).

Based on a strong research tradition, our multidisciplinary programme provides a solid scientific foundation for students, by combining chemistry with biology and medicine.

At the University of Groningen, you will be educated by skilled instructors, practising pharmacists, and internationally renowned researchers.

How to apply

The entry requirements for this programme are three A-levels to include Mathematics.

Career opportunities

Pharmacist (community, hospital or industry), academic or industrial researcher, policy advisor, academic researcher and lecturer, toxicologist, pharmacologist. The University of Groningen offers a Dutch-taught Master's degree programme in Pharmacy and multiple English-taught Master's degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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