Pharmaceutical Sciences revolve around medication and the people who use it - the sick. From its conception to its production, from the stages of pharmaceutical research to commercialisation and information to dispensation, pharmacists are involved in multiple professional worlds, at each step of the process. Consequently, if dealing with medication is what interests you, Pharmaceutical Sciences will give you the opportunity to devote yourself to that kind of profession within milieux as diversified as those of public dispensaries, universities, hospitals or industry. This diversity relates to scientific, chemical and biological bases, always with the same final goal of improving the patient's health.

The bachelor's of Pharmaceutical Sciences enables the student to acquire the skills needed for the practice of the various orientations of pharmaceutics ( research, industry, hospitals, dispensaries, administration and information relating to medication). The course content rotates around two main axes : "Basic Life Sciences" and "Knowledge of Medication". The studies aim to develop the skills needed for the integration of the basic sciences in pharmaceutical contexts.

The skills to be acquired can be summed up in four points, as follows:

1. Integration of the basic sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physiology, etc.) within the specific domains of pharmaceutical sciences (Pharmacology/Pharmacokinetics, Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Galenics, etc.).
2. Rigourous administration and control procedures related to the protocol for carrying out experiments (from handling information to dealing with production and the interpretation and presentation of results).
3. Development of a critical mind vis-à-vis the sources of information available.
4. Faculty of adaptation and adequation of comportment within the various branches of pharmaceutical sciences (public dispensaries, hospitals, industry and/or research) thanks to the acquisition of knowledge and capacities common to all the sectors.

The bachelor's of Pharmaceutical Sciences represents 180 credits.

A credit refers to " the volume of work that the student needs to produce to attain the study objectives".

The " major " of the programme consists of basic foundation studies for 60 credits (1st year) and specific studies ( 2nd and 3rd year) for 90 credits.

The major is completed by a course of 30 credits - an option, such as those offered on the "options menu", (advanced studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences), or in the form of a " minor " (an opening course in other disciplines). These courses of 30 credits may be followed on a parallel with the specific course.

The bachelor's studies enable the student to learn about the functioning of life, from the atom to society.

Atoms, molecules and the systems which govern them

General Chemistry, Analytical, Inorganic and Organic Life, - Biochemistry - Applied Physics - Biophysics - Processing Applied Data - Instrumental Analysis.

From plant cells to animal cells, from organic tissue to the human being

General, Cellular, Special and Molecular Biology - Cytology and Histology - Elements of Functional Anatomy - Immunology - Physiology - Microbiology - General Pathology - Botanical Introduction to Pharmacognosy - Medical Biochemistry

Medication

Organic Chemistry applied to Medication - Conception of Medication - Pharmacology - Introduction to Pharmacotherapy - Pharmacokinetics and Xeno-biotic Metabolism - Pharmacognosy - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Man and Society, the individual in the professional world

Philosophy - English

Immersion internship in a pharmaceutical milieu and the corresponding introduction courses

During the bachelor's of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the student has the opportunity to further his knowledge in the various pharmaceutical domains, by selecting in-depth study options.

Instead of these options, the bachelor's programme may likewise include an option of a " minor ", which will enable the student to open up new horizons. Minors in the following subjects : Biology, Chemistry, Law, Economics, Human Nutrition, Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Statistics, etc., may be envisaged, subject to the approval of the Teaching Committee of the School of Pharmacy.

The course content is evaluated in accordance with the prevailing rules and regulations of the University (c.f. exam reglementation). The exams are organised at the end of the course session periods (January, June) as well as in September. The practical work and work experience, if any, take the form of ongoing evaluation.

The conditions and regular admission requirements are specified on the web pages "Access to Studies" : http://www.ucl.ac.be/etudes/libres/en/acces.html

The bachelor's degree entitles access to the master's of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Complementary masters with a professional vocation are organised in the practice of industrial pharmacy, clinical biology, hospital pharmacy, clinical hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology.

In addition, there is sufficient homogeneity within the programmes offered by the various schools of the Faculty of Medecine (MED, FARM, DENT, SBIM, IEPR) to make programme re-orientation possible during the course of the bachelor's studies, subject to additional complementary courses.

Other masters within the Faculty of Medecine, as well as some programmes from other faculties, may be accessible subject to certain prerequisites.

President of the School of Pharmacy : Didier Lambert Tel. 027647362

President of the Training Committee : Joëlle Leclercq Tel. 027647254

Secretaries: Annie Célis and Josiane Toremans (Tel. 027647360, Sfar.toremans@sfar.ucl.ac.be, celis@sfar.ucl.ac.be

The secretary's office is open to the students every morning from 10 00 a.m. to 12 00 noon and on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 00 p.m. to 2 00 p.m. There is a special timetable during the holidays.

Joëlle Leclercq (President), Didier Lambert, Marie-Paule Mingeot, Etienne Sonveaux, Anne Spinewine and four student representatives.

The Study Advisor assists the student in the elaboration of his personal study programme, in accordance with his previous studies and personal ambitions.

Study Advisor : Etienne Sonveaux (Tel. 027647349, sonveaux@cmfa.ucl.ac.be, Localisation Tour 73 van Helmont)

1st year of the bachelor's

President of the jury : still to be determined

Secretary of the jury : still to be determined

2nd year of the bachelor's

President of the jury : still to be determined

Secretary of the jury : still to be determined

• Minor in Theology
  
• Minor in Philosophy
  
• Minor in Law
  
• Minor in Criminology
  
• Minor in Information and Communication (*)
  
• Minor in Political Sciences
  
• Minor in Sociology and Anthropology
  
• Minor in Human and Social Sciences
  
• Minor in Economics (opening)
  
• Minor in Business Studies
  
• Minor in Linguistics
  
• Minor in Hispanic Studies (*)
  
• Minor in Italian Studies (*)
  
• Minor in French Studies (*)
  
• Minor in Latin studies
  
• Minor in Greek Studies
  
• Minor in Oriental Studies
  
• Minor in Literature Studies
  
• Minor in History
  
• Minor in Medieval Studies
  
• Minor in History of Art and Archaeology (*)
  
• Minor in Musicology
  
• Minor in Psychology and Education (*)
  
• Minor in Human Nutrition
  
• Minor in General Biomedical Sciences
  
• Minor in Clinical Biomedical Sciences
  
• Minor in Physical Activity, Health and Culture of Movement (*)
  
• Minor in Geography (*)
  
• Minor in Statistics
  
• Minor in Urban Architecture
  
• Minor in Computer Science (*)
  
• Minor in Mathematics and Mathematical Applications
  
• Minor in Gender Studies
  
• Minor in Culture and Creation
  
• Minor in European Studies
  

(*) Minor with access criteria.