Course in Pharmacy in Como: internships in the territory and Switzerland (cross-border guide)

The new master's degree course in Pharmacy at Insubria of Como started with forty-seven students and internships also in Switzerland.
Context
In brief
- First day for the new Pharmacy course at Insubria
- Lectures at the Polo scientifico in via Valleggio, Como
- Forty-seven students attending
- Local and Swiss pharmacies involved
Key facts
- Start date: September 22
- Main venue: Polo scientifico in Como
- Number of students: 47
- Course duration: Five years
- Degree class: LM-13
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Operational details
Advanced skills and artificial intelligence
Particular attention is also dedicated to the applications of artificial intelligence in clinical project management, resource allocation, pharmacovigilance, and drug development, with the aim of providing tools capable of supporting data-driven decisions. The new course relies on qualified faculty, laboratories, and national and international scientific collaborations. Industry stakeholders also contributed to its design, including Orders of Pharmacists, Federfarma, representatives of specialization schools and PhD programs, and pharmaceutical companies, who are called upon to maintain an active role in the educational path. This network of collaborations allows students to acquire training that directly responds to the current needs of the job market, taking into account the technological and scientific transformations underway in the healthcare sector.
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Key points
Access mode and student support
The course of study requires a strong commitment right from the first months, as highlighted by the professors during the first lecture. To best cope with the transition from high school to university, the University provides tutoring and continuous support tools. Constant dialogue between students and faculty represents the fundamental pillar for overcoming difficulties and successfully managing the five-year study load. Free access to the course allows all interested parties who meet the requirements to enroll and embark on this highly qualifying educational path, which combines traditional pharmacy skills with the new frontiers of scientific research, technology, and digital health data management.
Career prospects and employment opportunities
The training offered by the University of Insubria opens up multiple career paths, not limited solely to the management of the community pharmacy. Graduates will be able to aim for prominent roles in pharmaceutical industries, public bodies, research institutes, and regulatory agencies, operating in the sectors of production, quality control, and pharmacovigilance. The synergy between the university, the local area, and Swiss realities guarantees a solid bridge between the academic learning phase and entry into the job world, offering young professionals the tools necessary to stand out in a constantly evolving sector. If you wish to plan your professional path and verify the economic sustainability of your cross-border career, you can use the salary calculator.
Source: comozero.it
Frequently Asked Questions
- When did the new degree programme in Pharmacy in Como start?
- The first lesson of the new single-cycle master's degree course in Pharmacy at the University of Insubria took place on Tuesday 22 September in classroom VA2 of the Science Centre in Via Valleggio in Como. The training course involves the participation of forty-seven students in the classroom and is structured over a duration of five years.
- What are the locations and characteristics of the course of study?
- The course belongs to the undergraduate class LM-13 Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, it is free and enabling to practice the profession pursuant to Interministerial Decree 635/2022. The main venue is the Scientific Centre in Como for lectures and chemical and pharmacological laboratories, while the biological laboratory activities are organised in the university centre in Busto Arsizio.
- What are cross-border traineeships in Switzerland?
- The course of study includes the involvement of pharmacies in the territory and neighbouring Switzerland, which will offer students opportunities for internships and direct comparison with the professional reality. This opportunity allows future pharmacists to get in touch with different health systems, regulations and specific foreign management, representing an added value for the labour market in the underserved area.
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