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What research is being carried out by pharmaceutical technologists?Areas of interest include green pharmaceutical processes and advanced techniques in manufacturing of medicines, such as 3D printing technologies to produce tablets tailor-made for each individual patient.

The Pharmaceutical Technologist

What are the career opportunities for pharmaceutical technologists?There are a number of career opportunities for pharmaceutical technologists in various areas related to pharmaceutical processes including:

↘ Quality assurance departments↘ Quality control laboratories↘ Production and partial manufacturing facilities↘ Regulatory affairs↘ Medicines wholesale and distribution↘ Medical representation↘ Pharmaceutical administration

What programme do pharmaceutical technologists follow?Pharmaceutical Technologists follow a three-year study programme leading to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology.

Topics covered include:↘ Manufacturing of medicines↘ Regulatory aspects of medicines ↘ Quality aspects/considerations ↘ Pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis

Every year students carry out an academic placement in relevant areas to sustain elaboration of on-the-job transferable skills.

B.Sc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Technology

Further study opportunities:M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Sciences (6 semesters) with specialisation in Hospital Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Administration and ManagementPh.D. (3 years)

For more information:website: www.um.edu.mt/ms/pharmacyemail: pharmacy.ms@um.edu.mt