Transfer to the new degree programme system - OPTING

An important difference concerns the final exam to obtain the degree which qualifies to the profession of Pharmacist, as per art.1 and 3 of Law n. 163/2021 "Disposizioni in materia di titoli universitari abilitanti" and per Interministerial Decree n. 651 of July 5^th 2022 "Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico abilitante alla professione di farmacista - classe LM-13".

The final exam involves sitting an evaluating practical test (PPV) which aims at proving the professional competencies acquired through the evaluation internship (TPV) included in the degree programme. The evaluation internship consists in a 6-month (full-time) professional internship at a pharmacy open to the public or a hospital, under the guidance of the Pharmaceutical Service (“Servizio Farmaceutico”). The internship must be carried out for a whole 900 hours, of which at least 450 hours at a pharmacy open to the public, and corresponds to 30 CFUs.

The evaluating practical test precedes the discussion of the final dissertation.

The Course Structure Diagram of the new Degree Programme qualifying to the profession is available on the related webpage.

Here’s the main news:

• updates in the distribution of the disciplinary areas (basics and distinctive);
• reduction of the CFUs attributed to basic subjects in favor of the advanced;
• introduction of notions of pharmacy management;
• introduction of notions of digital healthcare;
• increased study of the basics of services’ pharmacy;
• increased study and expertise of galenic lab;
• increased attention to professionalizing aspects and professional ethic.

To check out the differences between the previous Degree Programme system and the new one qualifying to the profession, take a look at the tables available here attached (“Highlights”).

In order to opt for the new profession-qualifying programme you must:

• enroll in the academic year 2024/2025 for your next year in your current Degree Programme (for example: if you’re a second-year student in Pharmacy code 9078 during the a.y. 2023/24, you’ll need to enroll in the third year in the a.y. 2024/25 in Pharmacy code 9078)
• submit your option request (which requires a 116 Euro fee) from September 16^th to October 7^th 2024 according to the indications included in the dedicated notice, which will be published on this webpage on September 16^th. 

After your option request to the new programme qualifying to the profession (code 5987), your career will be reviewed according to the qualifying programme course structure diagram in continuity with your previous career. Only the exams which will be officially recorded in your career on the date of the submission of the option application will be evaluated for recognition purposes.

The Student Administration Office will proceed to update your career according to the tables available here attached (under the “Highlights” box).

For additional information you can check out our FAQ on switching (“Opting”) to the new Degree Programme system.

If you decide not to opt, you’ll have the possibility to sit the State Exam in order to qualify for the profession of Pharmacist till the year 2026, as per Interministerial Decree n. 570 of June 20^th 2022.

After five years from the entry into effect of Law no. 163/2021, graduates can ask a University offering a degree programme in pharmacy and industrial pharmacy (class LM-13) to sit the State exam during the sessions dedicated to the evaluating practical test.

Degree Programme Director

Prof. Vincenzo Tumiatti: vincenzo.tumiatti@unibo.it

Degree Programme Professors

Prof. Vincenza Andrisano: vincenza.andrisano@unibo.it

Prof. Roberto Mandrioli: roberto.mandrioli@unibo.it

Degree Programme Tutors

Giorgia Pederiva: giorgia.pederiva3@unibo.it 

Degree Programme Office

campusrimini.didatticasqv@unibo.it

tel. 0541434112

mon-fri, 9AM-1PM

Programme Coordinator

Arianna Luccarelli: cdlm.pharmacy@unibo.it

Student Administration Office

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