Pharmacy + Human Nutrition and Dietetics · University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)

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University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)Vitoria-Gasteiz
Álava Campus
Double degree
Pharmacy + Human Nutrition and Dietetics at UPV/EHU (Álava Campus, Vitoria-Gasteiz): photo 1
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General information about the degree

📚 Overview

The UPV/EHU Double Degree in Pharmacy and Human Nutrition and Dietetics provides comprehensive training in health sciences, combining pharmaceutical knowledge with food science, nutrition and dietetics. The programme covers areas such as chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, food science, diet therapy and nutrition education. Students gain skills in the preparation, quality control and dispensing of medicines, as well as in assessing nutritional status, planning diets and promoting health through nutrition.

✨ Specific Information

This double degree leads to two official qualifications through a coordinated academic pathway. It includes compulsory placements in community pharmacies, hospitals and nutrition-related centres, as well as practical work in specialist laboratories. The curriculum is designed to meet the legal requirements of both professions. The university provides access to international mobility programmes and research resources in the biomedical and health sciences.

👤 Recommended Profile

This programme is recommended for students interested in health sciences, chemistry, biology and the promotion of healthy habits. Analytical skills, the ability to work in a team and motivation for continuous learning are beneficial.

🚀 Further Study and Career Prospects

After graduating, students can pursue master's and doctoral studies in related fields or enter professional roles in pharmacy, clinical nutrition, research, the food or healthcare industries, health promotion and disease prevention.

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Pharmacy

Pharmacy goes far beyond dispensing medicines: it is the science of how medicines are created, how they work in the body, and how to ensure they are safe and effective. If you are passionate about chemistry, biology, and helping people, this degree will make you an expert in medicines, from their origin to the patient. Molecular drug synthesis and design Pharmacology: how medicines act in the body Quality control and pharmaceutical law Pharmaceutical care and patient follow-up Pharmaceutical technology: formulating and manufacturing medicines Nutrition and dietetics applied to health (in double degrees) You can work in community pharmacies, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, research, or healthcare regulation, with a highly valued and versatile professional profile.

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Health

The Health field encompasses all the disciplines devoted to understanding the human body, preventing disease and improving people's quality of life. If you are passionate about applying science to help people and want to make a real difference in the world, this is where you will find your place. How the human body works at the biological, cellular and molecular levels Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease Direct patient care in disciplines such as medicine, nursing and physiotherapy Human behaviour and mental health from the perspective of psychology The role of medicines and their development in pharmacy and biomedical sciences Technology applied to health, as in biomedical engineering Studying in this field opens the door to essential, highly sought-after professions where you can contribute to other people's well-being every day.

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