TOLC: what it is and how it works

Candidates can apply for Pharmacy with the English TOLC-F. Check the Call for Applications for more information.

What's the English TOLC-F?

The English TOLC-F is an individual test, different for each participant, made up of questions automatically and randomly selected from the CISIA TOLC database with a software developed and managed by CISIA - Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l'Accesso.

English TOLC-F tests are carried out on a computer and allow candidates to participate in any selection for which the specific test is required.

Once you have taken the test, you can apply to one of the intakes of Pharmacy. The selections will be based on the score obtained on the test.

English TOLC-F: structure and scores

The English TOLC-F is articulated as follows:

SECTIONS	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	TIME AVAILABLE
BIOLOGY	15 QUESTIONS	20 MINUTES
CHEMISTRY	15 QUESTIONS	20 MINUTES
MATHEMATICS	7 QUESTIONS	12 MINUTES
PHYSICS	7 QUESTIONS	12 MINUTES
LOGICS	6 QUESTIONS	8 MINUTES
TOTAL	50 QUESTIONS	1 HOUR AND 12 MINUTES (72 MINUTES)

The Test assigns a score for each section: 1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for each unanswered question and a penalty of 0.25 points for each incorrect answer.

Which TOLC tests are suitable for enrolling in the Pharmacy Degree Programme

For the present restricted access degree programme, the following tests are valid for academic year 2024/2025:

TOLC tests held in person (TOLC@UNI) during 2023
TOLC tests held in person (TOLC@UNI) during 2024
TOLC@HOME tests held during 2023
TOLC@HOME tests held during 2024 only for non-EU students with residency abroad

TOLC tests venues

You can take the TOLC test at any university, regardless of your intended enrollment institution.

Find dates and venues where to take the TOLC test on the CISIA website.

TOLC tests can be taken only in person at all University of Bologna campuses (including Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini).

How and When to register for the English TOLC-F Test

Carefully read the Call for Applications to check the deadlines for registration to the English TOLC-F and to the intakes.

To take the TOLC test, it is necessary to register in advance, following the deadlines specified by CISIA. Enrolment takes place online on the CISIA website. The payment of €30 is required.

Check the CISIA website for:

Dates and venues available for registration
Deadline for registration
Places available.

The Selection: the Call for Applications ("Bando di Ammissione")

After the test, you can participate in the 1^st intake or in the 2^nd intake to access the Degree Programme according to the procedure and within the deadlines specified in the Call. Participation in further tests is not required.

The enrollment in the intakes is done via Studenti Online and requires the payment of 20€. It is also possibile to enroll in the intake before having taken the TOLC test.

The ranking list based on the scores of the test will be published on the date indicated in the Call for Applications.

How to enrol in the Degree Programme

Once you have passed the selection process, to enrol in the Degree Programme please consult the "How to enrol" page and follow the instructions and deadlines set out in the Call for Applications very carefully.

Information for students with disabilities or learning disabilities

If you are a student with these needs, you can explicitly request aids, additional time to those set, additional measures that can ensure that you perform the test as well as the other candidates. Check the information on the website of the Service for Disabled and Dyslexic students.