University of Turin

What you'll study

The programme combines foundational sciences with applied pharmaceutical training across chemical, biological and clinical disciplines. Core areas include general and organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical technology.

• Laboratory and practical work: regular lab classes in analytical techniques, formulation, quality control, and microbiological methods.
• Pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology: formulation development, dosage forms, biopharmaceutics and drug delivery systems.
• Clinical and professional subjects: clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, therapeutic monitoring, pharmacy practice and patient counselling.
• Regulatory and quality systems: pharmaceutical legislation, good manufacturing practice (GMP), quality assurance and regulatory affairs.
• Research and thesis: an individual research project or dissertation supervised by academic staff, integrating laboratory work or literature-based investigation.
• Work placements: structured internships and practical placements in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies to develop professional competencies.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised upper-secondary school diploma with a strong grounding in mathematics, chemistry and biology. Selection procedures may include an admission assessment or interview; applicants should consult the university for the current entry process.

• Language: the programme is primarily delivered in Italian, so proficiency in Italian is normally required (evidence of language ability may be requested from international applicants).
• International applicants: must present a foreign secondary qualification formally recognised as suitable for university entry in Italy and may need to complete any pre-enrolment or visa requirements.
• Prerequisites: prior coursework in sciences and satisfactory preparation for intensive laboratory and theoretical study is expected.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for professional registration and a wide range of careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Typical destinations include:

• Community (retail) pharmacy and hospital pharmacy practising as licensed pharmacists.
• Pharmaceutical industry roles in formulation development, production, quality control, regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance.
• Clinical research and clinical trials management, and roles within contract research organisations (CROs).
• Laboratory-based research in universities, public research institutes or industrial R&D departments.
• Public health, drug policy, inspection and regulatory authorities, and positions in medical information or pharmaceutical sales and marketing.

Why study at University of Turin

The University of Turin combines a long academic tradition with strong biomedical and pharmaceutical research groups. Students benefit from well-equipped laboratories, structured clinical placements with regional hospitals and pharmacies, and links with local and national pharmaceutical companies.

The university's Departments involved in pharmaceutical education collaborate on interdisciplinary research and offer opportunities to participate in ongoing projects, providing a route into both professional practice and research careers. Support services for students, including career guidance and exchange programmes, help graduates transition into the workforce or further postgraduate study where required for specialisation.