Study location	Italy, Padua
Type	Single-cycle degree, full-time
Nominal duration	5 years (300 ECTS)
Study language	Italian
Awards	(Master of Science in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Techniques)
Course code	ME2747/000ZZ/2023

Tuition fee	€2,739 per year For further information please visit: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees
Application fee	€30 one-time This fee is non-refundable.
Deposit	€204 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the admission fee is required. This fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

Secondary Studies diploma (or equivalent) TOLC-F. Please check the TOLC webpage Detailed information on application procedures is available in the relevant Call for admissions Please verify country-based specific entry title requirements at the following link. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. If you are admitted to the degree programme, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

Other requirements	Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Italian – B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent: please check out this link for the full list of accepted certificates, minimum scores and exemptions Available places for non-European candidates residing outside Italy: 5 (1 for Marco Polo Project)

More information	unipd.it/..=ME&ordinamento=2023&key=ME2747

Overview

The programme 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 programme 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.

Career 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.