Studying Pharmacy at Link Campus University means embarking on a highly educational program designed to train healthcare professionals who are experts in medications and wellness products, capable of working in healthcare, scientific, and industrial settings with competence and responsibility.
A COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PATHWAY AIMED AT TRAINING EXPERTS IN PHARMACEUTICALS AND HEALTH
The Single-Cycle Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (class LM-13) lasts five years and consists of a total of 300 CFU, divided between an initial two-year period of foundational training and a three-year period of specialized study.
During the first two years, students acquire fundamental knowledge in biology, chemistry, and pathophysiology, which provides the scientific foundation necessary to tackle the advanced courses of the following three years, which focus on the more specialized and professional aspects of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.
The learning pathway is structured in accordance with European guidelines on pharmacist training and includes a six-month evaluative practical internship (TPV), to be completed at a community or hospital pharmacy, under the guidance of academic and professional mentors, as required by DM 651/2022.
A MODERN PHARMACIST: SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The graduates in Pharmacy at LINK Campus University are not just experts in medications. They are healthcare professionals capable of informing, educating, and guiding patients toward the correct and informed use of:
- over-the-counter and prescription medications
- herbal remedies and nutraceuticals
- medical devices
- cosmetics
- dietary supplements
- dietary and herbal products
In addition, the course prepares students to play an active role in pharmaceutical care: favouring collaboration among the patient, the physician, and the healthcare system—by contributing to the proper use of medications and the personalization of treatment.
Pharmacists trained at Link Campus University are also equipped to monitor the efficacy and safety of medications in the community, drawing on their expertise in pharmacoeconomics, pharmacovigilance, and therapy management, both in hospital and community settings.
ADVANCED TRAINING AND ACADEMIC PROSPECTS
In addition to qualifying graduates to practice as pharmacists, a degree in Pharmacy provides access to several specialization and advanced training programs, including:
- Specialization Programs (Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology, Cosmetic Sciences, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry)
- First and Second Level Masters
- Ph.D. programs in biology, pharmacology, and chemical-pharmaceutical sciences
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: WHERE CAN A PHARMACY GRADUATE WORK?
A master’s degree in Pharmacy opens up numerous career opportunities in the healthcare, scientific, and industrial sectors. The main career paths are the following:
- Pharmacist at retail pharmacies
- Senior pharmacist in the pharmaceutical offices and services of local health authorities (ASL)
- Senior pharmacist, director, or staff member in hospital pharmacies
- Pharmacist in retail establishments selling over-the-counter medications
- Consultant at public and private testing laboratories and in industry
- Communicator for scientific journals and media such as radio, television, and the web
- Employee and/or manager in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, medical device, and medical-surgical equipment industries, as well as in industry consulting firms
- Official at regulatory agencies
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE PHARMACY AT LINK CAMPUS UNIVERSITY?
Choosing Link Campus University means entering a modern, dynamic, and innovation-oriented educational environment. The Pharmacy course stands out for:
- Staff members with high-level academic and professional credentials
- Interactive, student-centered teaching methods
- Structured, high-quality internships at selected pharmacies and healthcare facilities
- Modern laboratories and cutting-edge technologies
- A network of international partnerships and Erasmus mobility opportunities
Academic Regulations for the Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Program in Pharmacy (LM-13) – Academic Year 2026/2027ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
STUDENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Email: farmacia.segreteria@unilink.it
Tel: +39 06 3400 6000
TEACHING ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Email: segreteria.docenti@unilink.it
Tel: +39 06 3400 6000
TUTORING
The course supports students through four types of tutoring:
- Orientation and transversal tutoring, carried out by Education Coordinators, aimed at supporting the students in the reception phase, introducing them into the university life, monitoring their learning pathway, motiving them throughout the course (with special reference to the planned results), supporting them in bureaucratic procedures, the latter in collaboration with the Student Administration Office;
- international tutoring, carried out by the International Office, which wil offer personalized assistance to both international students enrolled in the degree course and Erasmus students;
- didactic tutoring, provided by the didactic support staff (teaching assistants, doctoral students, holders of supplementary teaching contracts, etc.), who will support the students with supplementary teaching activities related to the specific subjects of the learning pathways;
- specialized tutoring, carried out by Education Coordination for inclusion, aimed at students with disabilities or specific learning disorders and special educational needs, aimed at reducing the obstacles that might prevent their full integration in the academic environment.