Studying

Degree studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy

The degrees offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy are:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (farmaseutti) and
• Master of Science in Pharmacy (proviisori).

The Bachelor’s degree consists of 180 credits and completing the degree takes three years. The Master’s degree consists of 300 credits and completing the degree takes 5 years (Bachelor’s degree + two years).

The postgraduate degrees are:

• Licentiate of Philosophy and
• Doctor of Philosophy.

Curriculums:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Master of Science in Pharmacy

The language of tuition in Pharmacy is mainly Finnish. Only a few courses annually are organized in English. Therefore it is recommended that the international applicants have some knowledge of Finnish already when they apply.

Exchange studies a the Faculty of Pharmacy

The exchange students as well as visiting students are usually placed in laboratories and research groups for practical laboratory work or final project research work. A listing of courses available for exchange students that are organized in English can be found under the Studies section on the Faculty homepage. The list is updated annually

Information on applying as a visiting student to the Faculty of Pharmacy and University of Helsinki: http://www.helsinki.fi/admissions.

Information on applying as an exchange student (Erasmus, Nordplus or based on bilateral agreements between universities) to the University of Helsinki: http://www.helsinki.fi/exchange.

Further information on degrees, studies, application and student selection criteria is available in Faculty Office:

International Affairs Officer
pharmacy-int(at)helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0)9 191 57567.
Office Hours: Tuesdays 12-14 or by appointment.