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About the Program

The Pharmacy program encompasses theoretical, laboratory, and practical training to become a pharmacist who must be able to independently perform all pharmaceutical activities. According to the legal mandate, these include the development, production, testing, and dispensing of medicines, including patient counseling and education, training, and further education. The strongly practice-oriented pharmaceutical education includes a four-year university study of pharmacy, an eight-week internship, a practical year after studies, and the Pharmaceutical Examination to be taken in three sections (state examination). During the basic studies, students learn the fundamentals in general, inorganic and organic chemistry of drugs, physics, pharmaceutical formulation, pharmaceutical biology, and pharmaceutical analytics. The main study deepens the science of pharmacy, focusing on the production and analysis of medicines and their interactions with the human body.
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The Pharmacy program encompasses theoretical, laboratory, and practical training to become a pharmacist who must be able to independently perform all pharmaceutical activities. According to the legal mandate, these include the development, production, testing, and dispensing of medicines, including patient counseling and education, training, and further education. The strongly practice-oriented pharmaceutical education includes a four-year university study of pharmacy, an eight-week internship, a practical year after studies, and the Pharmaceutical Examination to be taken in three sections (state examination). During the basic studies, students learn the fundamentals in general, inorganic and organic chemistry of drugs, physics, pharmaceutical formulation, pharmaceutical biology, and pharmaceutical analytics. The main study deepens the science of pharmacy, focusing on the production and analysis of medicines and their interactions with the human body.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Pharmacy - State Examination at Universität Greifswald

Is Pharmacy - State Examination at Universität Greifswald taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Pharmacy - State Examination programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Pharmacy - State Examination at Universität Greifswald?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Pharmacy - State Examination?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Greifswald — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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