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The Department of Pharmacy offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the area of pharmacy such as B.Sc in Pharmaceutical Science and B.Sc in Pharmaceutical Technology as well as M.Sc and M.Pharm courses. The Department of Pharmacy ensures that students are exposed to practical aspects of processes in pharmacy through the use of instrumentation and student placements. Student placements are an important aspect of the programme of studies leading to an M.Pharm degree and in the newly developed course leading to a career in Pharmaceutical Technology. This new course targets specifically the needs of the industry and is intended to attract graduates who are interested in pharmaceutical sciences as applied to research and industrial aspects of Pharmacy.

09/12/2025

Department of Pharmacy academics and doctorate graduands participated in European Clinical Pharmacy Conference

This annual conference was held from 26 to 28 November 2025 in Grenoble, France

02/12/2025

Advancing Quality and Safety in Medicines Use: Friday 5 December at 11:45 - 13:00 at David Bruce Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre

The XI Malta Medical School Conference
📣 Meet the speakers
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻
University of Nottingham, UK

Claire Anderson is Professor of Social Pharmacy in the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Policy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, UK. She has been elected President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society since 2021. Her research has informed the development of pharmacy and pharmacy education in the UK and globally—for example, in public health, influenza vaccination, prescribing and pharmacists in general practice. She has shaped the future of global research in social pharmacy and set the agenda in pharmacy education research through work with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). She is a trustee of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association. She received the FIP Distinguished Service Award (2025) for exceptional leadership and contributions to pharmacy education and workforce development, and the Utrecht University Award for Excellence in Pharmacy (2023).
👉 Learn more & register: https://event.fourwaves.com/mmsc2025

02/12/2025

Pharmacy Innovations- Interprofessional and Collaborative Practices: Thursday 4 December at 11:45 - 13:00 at David Bruce Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre

The XI Malta Medical School Conference
📣 Meet the speakers
𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗼
Retzky University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Nancy L. Shapiro, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, CACP is Clinical Professor at UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacist at the Antithrombosis Clinic. She serves as Associate Head for Education and has trained hundreds of students and international professionals. Her research focuses on anticoagulation, atrial fibrillation, and stroke prevention.
👉 Learn more & register: https://event.fourwaves.com/mmsc2025

01/12/2025

Condolences to the family of colleague Professor Alex Felice

On behalf of his former students and colleagues

19/11/2025

Today we celebrate International Men’s Day by recognising the contributions, wellbeing, and positive impact of men in our community.

At the Department of Pharmacy, we acknowledge the dedication of our male students, academics, researchers, and professionals who continue to advance patient care, innovation, and the pharmacy profession.

Thank you for your commitment and for inspiring future generations.

11/11/2025

https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/lifestyle/2025/pharmacytimemachine.html

This was a part of Science in the City 2025

03/11/2025

Dr May Saab, Assistant Dean and Associate Professor

09/10/2025

Department of Pharmacy Team Participation at the International World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Proud participation in the 83rd journey

07/10/2025

Warm welcome to the over 50 students joining Courses at the Department of Pharmacy during Freshers' Week 2025! We hope you enjoy your student life!

25/09/2025

24/09/2025

Invitation to Commemoration of World Pharmacists Day

23/09/2025

This year, UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy and the University of Malta celebrated their 10-year partnership that has enriched pharmacy education and clinical practice at both schools. Read more about how these two institutions built a long-lasting collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gnbYErrZ

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The Department of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy forms part of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Malta which was established in 1676 when the Council of the Order of the Knights of St John approved the Grandmaster’s decision for the foundation of the faculty at the Sacra Infermeria (Holy Infirmary) in Valletta.

The Department of Pharmacy offers two main career pathways; the Pharmacist and the Pharmaceutical Technologist. Both professions have excellent prospects, both locally and in the EU due to the professions being in very high demand. The Department of Pharmacy ensures that students are exposed to practical aspects of processes in pharmacy through the use of instrumentation and student placements.

Becoming a Pharmacist

The path to become a pharmacist starts with the Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Pharmaceutical Science (B.Sc. (Hons.) Pharm. Sci.) that covers main topics of interest including Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics, Computer-aided Drug Design and Industrial Pharmacy. Throughout this programme, students follow placement sessions, laboratory practicals and are urged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme.

This curriculum continues in the Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree; a programme which focuses intensely on practice. Student progress is not only monitored through conventional exams, but also through several interactive tutorial sessions where students discuss cases encountered on the placement with their lecturer. Tutorial sessions involve small groups of students at a time to ensure that individual attention to each student is appropriately given.

After successfully completing the B.Sc. (Hons.) Pharm. Sci. and M.Pharm. programmes, graduates are presented with a warrant, allowing them to operate as pharmacists.

For more information visit: http://www.um.edu.mt/ms/psci

To Apply: http://www.um.edu.mt/apply

Becoming a Pharmaceutical Technologist

Students who opt for a technical and industrial career path are able to become Pharmaceutical Technologists by following the Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Pharmaceutical Technology (B.Sc. (Hons.) Pharm. Tech.). This programme boasts a comprehensive curriculum aimed at fulfilling the needs of the pharmaceutical industry by transforming students into technical professionals who are interested in applied research and industrial aspects of Pharmacy.

The course offers a varied approach to teaching the main topics that are relevant to a career in the pharmaceutical industry by balancing theory and practice, in the form of lectures, industrial placements and laboratory practice. Topics taught include Pharmaceutical Process Technology, Quality Control and Assurance, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences and Microbiology among others.

Graduates also have the opportunity to continue their studies and specialise into different aspects of the Pharmaceutical Industry by following the Master of Science in Pharmacy (M.Sc. in Pharmacy) programme.

For more information visit: http://www.um.edu.mt/ms/ptech

To Apply: http://www.um.edu.mt/apply

The Doctorate in Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the University of Illinois in Chicago , offers a post-graduate doctoral programme intended for pharmacists which focuses on clinical practice and pharmacotherapeutics among other high-profile areas of interest. The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Malta enjoys a long-standing history of experience in clinical pharmacy education and research while the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois in Chicago ranks among the top colleges of pharmacy in the USA. This course is unique in that it combines the development and application of advanced clinical pharmacy skills with contextual research. Taught study-units are delivered jointly by both Universities.

This programme empowers pharmacists to take up leadership roles and enact changes that develop the healthcare scenario based on scientific knowledge and evidence-based decision-making; all this, while keeping the patient at the centre of focus.

For more information visit: https://www.um.edu.mt/icp/doctorate-in-pharmacy

To Apply: http://www.um.edu.mt/apply

Career Prospects

Pharmacists are able to work in community pharmacy , clinical and hospital setting, the pharmaceutical industry, regulation and other peripheral areas to pharmacy such as governmental agencies.

Pharmaceutical Technologists are able to work in every aspect of the pharmaceutical industry including quality control laboratory, quality assurance offices, regulatory settings, pharmaceutical importation and/or distribution companies and governmental entities such as the Malta Medicines Authority, Pharmacy of Your Choice (POYC) and Central Procurement and Supplies Unit (CPSU).

It is worth noting that every Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Technologist is guaranteed employment and that due to the very high demand for these professions, most graduates have multiple employment opportunities by the time the programme is completed.

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