Integrated Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences

General Objectives of the Course

The Pharmaceutical Sciences, by its comprehensiveness, multidisciplinary and professional activity are undoubtedly an area of great scientific importance in the context of Health Sciences.

Admission Requirements

National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES):

Entry exams:
02 Biology and Geology
07 Physics and Chemistry

Application score: 100 points (0-200 scale)
Entry exams: 95 points (0-200 scale)

Calculation Formula:
Secondary school average: 60%
Entry exams: 40%

Prerequisites: Group B . Interpersonal Communication

Other forms of access (UC-applicants):
- Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes;
- Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds;
- Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses;
- Special Call for International Students.

This information does not exempt the consultation of the webpage of the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGES) and/or of the Applicants website. Please, visit the DGES and the Applicants websites

Professional Goals

The capabilities and skills relating to Pharmacist are duly typified in Directive 2005/36/EC. Also the "Pharmaceutical Act" in the Statutes of the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society describes very well the activities that fall within the acquired competences in the Course (Community and hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries, clinical trials, regulatory affairs related to medicine and health products, as well as others activities related to the patients, to medicines and to public health).

Mode of Study

The course is delivered in full time or part time attendance and daytime schedule.

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The examination regulations, assessments and grading are established by the Pharmacy Faculty of the University of Coimbra Pedagogical Regulation.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The MICF shall provide an assurance that the student concerned has acquired the following knowledge and skills:
a) Adequate knowledge of medicines and the substances used in the manufacture of medicines;
b) Adequate knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and the physical, chemical, biological and microbiological testing of medicinal products;
c) Adequate knowledge of the metabolism and the effects of medicinal products and of the action of toxic substances, and of the use of medicinal products;
d) Adequate knowledge to evaluate scientific data concerning medicines in order to be able to supply appropriate information on the basis of this knowledge;
e) Adequate knowledge of the legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of community pharmacies;
f) Preparation, testing, storage and distribution of medicines in community pharmacies;
g) Preparation, testing, storage and distribution of medicines in hospitals;
h) Provide information and advice about medicines.

Course Coordinator(s)

Artur Manuel Bordalo Machado Figueirinha
amfigueirinha@gmail.com

Lígia Maria Ribeiro Pires Salgueiro da Silva Couto
ligia@ff.uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

António José Ribeiro
aribeiro@ff.uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees: Decree-Law no. 74/2006, 24th March, amended and republished by the decree: DL no 107/2008, 25th June; Ordinance no. 782/2009, 23rd de July.

Graduation Requirements

The Master degree is only awarded after completion of the curricular component and the presentation, public discussion and approval of the Monograph and Internship Report.

Access to Further Studies

This degree enables graduate students to work as pharmacists and grants admission to higher education, namely to 3rd cycle studies (PhD).

Study Programme

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Academic year
2025-2026

Course Type
Integrated Study Cycle (1st and 2nd)

DGES Code: 9494

Qualification Awarded: Mestre

Duration: 10 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 300.0

Category: Integrated second cycle

Applications

Call for Applications

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior: 2022-07-31 a 2028-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior: Nº Registo: R/A-Ef 1629/2011/AL04; 2021-11-21