Pharmacy

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?

The training of pharmacists will guarantee that the following knowledge and skills have been acquired (Directive 2005/36/CEE):

Adequate knowledge of medicines and the substances used in their manufacture;
Adequate knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and physical, chemical, biological and microbiological testing of drugs;
Adequate knowledge of the metabolism and effects of drugs, as well as the action of toxic substances and the use of drugs;
Adequate knowledge for the evaluation of scientific data relating to medicinal products, in order to be able to provide adequate information on the basis of that knowledge;
Adequate knowledge of the legal and other requirements related to the practice of pharmacy.

Where will I be able to work when I graduate?

Among the main fields of practice for the pharmacist, we highlight the pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical distribution, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, environmental health, clinical analysis, public health, analysis of medicines and drugs, health management, Public Administration, research and teaching.

The pharmaceutical profession therefore offers ample employment opportunities, both in our Community and in the national and European environment, as there is a demand for professional pharmacists in countries such as the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Is this Degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

Yes (final verification report is attached), the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2019-20.

The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

What subject areas will I address in this grade?

Area of Chemistry, Area of Physics and Mathematics, Area of Biology, Area of Pharmacy and Technology, Area of Medicine and Pharmacology, Area of Legislation and Social Pharmacy and the Area of Supervised Practices and Final Degree Project.

Recommended Income Profile

The admission profile for the Degree in Pharmacy at the URJC is that of a person who has an interest in matters related to Health Sciences in general, and in Pharmacy and the world of medicines in particular, and a sensitivity towards the importance and attention that public health deserves in all the social and labor spheres in which it is developed.

The student must also have an interest in science, especially in experimental sciences related to pharmacy.

As a student, you must also have the capacity for work, attention and concentration, analysis and synthesis skills, logical reasoning, rigor and attention to detail, sensitivity to social problems and attention to others.

Objectives

The objective of the teachings of the Degree in Pharmacy is the training of expert professionals in medicine and its impact on health, integrated with other professionals in a context of comprehensive health care.

On the other hand, and from a health point of view, in our country, the interest in pharmacy studies is related to the role that these professionals play in the context of the health system: they are the guarantors that the pharmaceutical product is delivered to the final recipients in the conditions and with the necessary controls to ensure the quality and safety of the pharmacotherapy.

Competences

General skills

Custom code	Description
CG1	Identify, design, obtain, analyze, control and produce drugs and medicines, as well as other products and raw materials of health interest for human or veterinary use
CG2	Evaluate the therapeutic and toxic effects of substances with pharmacological activity
CG3	Know how to apply the scientific method and acquire skills in managing legislation, sources of information, bibliography, preparation of protocols and other aspects that are considered necessary for the design and critical evaluation of preclinical and clinical trials.
CG4	Design, prepare, supply and dispense medicines and other products of health interest
CG5	Provide therapeutic advice in pharmacotherapy and diet therapy, as well as in the nutritional and food field in the establishments in which they provide services
CG6	Promote the rational use of medicines and health products, as well as acquire basic knowledge in clinical management, health economics and efficient use of health resources
CG7	Identify, evaluate and assess problems related to drugs and medications, as well as participate in pharmacovigilance activities
CG8	Carry out clinical and social pharmacy activities, following the cycle of pharmaceutical care
CG9	Intervene in health promotion activities, disease prevention, at the individual, family and community level; with a comprehensive and multiprofessional vision of the health-disease process
CG10	Design, apply and evaluate reagents, methods and clinical analytical techniques, knowing the basic fundamentals of clinical analysis and the characteristics and contents of laboratory diagnostic reports.
CG11	Evaluate the toxicological effects of substances and design and apply the corresponding tests and analyzes
CG12	Develop hygienic-sanitary analysis, especially those related to food and the environment
CG13	Develop communication and information skills, both oral and written, to deal with patients and users of the center where you carry out your professional activity. Promote work and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams and those related to other health professionals
CG14	Know the ethical and deontological principles according to the legislative, regulatory and administrative provisions that govern professional practice, understanding the ethical implications of health in a social context in transformation
CG15	Recognize one's own limitations and the need to maintain and update professional competence, giving special importance to self-learning of new knowledge based on available scientific evidence

Specific Competences

Minimum stay requirements

The permanence of the students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector.
In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS.
Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same.

For more information see: Permanence regulations

Minimum number of ECTS credits by type of enrollment and course

Full-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	48 ECTS	78 ECTS
Other courses	48 ECTS	78 ECTS

Part-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	24 ECTS	47 ECTS
Other courses	24 ECTS	47 ECTS

Access and registration

Log in

Regarding the recommended entry profile, there is no restriction other than that established by law (PAU): LOGSE Baccalaureate students can access from all routes: Scientific-Technological, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts. COU students have access from all options. Lastly, second grade vocational training students, and level 3 modules, all options. As well as from higher training cycles.

The number of places offered for new admission are:

Alcorcón Campus: 40 (including transfer admission places)

Matriculation year

The enrollment process at the Rey Juan Carlos University is done through the Internet. You can carry out the procedures on the computers installed on campus or through any computer with network access. You can check the deadlines at registration , as well as the different requirements and necessary documents.

Training itinerary

ACCESS THE COURSE GUIDES OF THE DEGREE

FBC: Common Basic Training, they are validated with their counterparts of all grades
FBR: Basic Branch Training, they can be validated with their branch counterparts, taking into account the adequacy between the skills and knowledge acquired.
OB: Compulsory
OP: Optional

COURSE 1
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Biostatistics	FB	6
1	Cell biology and human histology	FB	6
1	Fundamentals of Physics	FB	6
1	General chemistry	FB	6
2	Chemical and instrumental analysis	OB	6
2	Human Anatomy and Microscopic Organography	FB	6
2	Documentation and scientific method	OB	3
2	Inorganic chemistry	FB	6
2	Organic Chemistry I	OB	6
Annual	Biochemistry and molecular biology I	FB	9
TOTAL COURSE: 60 ECTS

COURSE 2
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Plant Biology and Physiology	FB	3
1	Pharmaceutical physical chemistry	OB	6
1	Pharmacy History	FB	3
1	Immunology	OB	3
1	Organic Chemistry II	OB	4,5
2	Biochemistry and molecular biology II	FB	6
2	Organic Chemistry III	OB	4,5
2	Advanced Analytical Techniques in Pharmacy	OB	6
Annual	Pharmacology I	OB	9
Annual	Human physiology	FB	9
Annual	modern language	FB	6
TOTAL COURSE: 60 ECTS

COURSE 3
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Bromatology	OB	6
1	Nutrition and Dietetics and	OB	3
1	Parasitology	OB	6
2	Botany	OB	6
2	Galenica Pharmacy I	OB	6
2	Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics	OB	6
Annual	Microbiology	OB	9
Annual	General Pathology	OB	9
Annual	Pharmaceutical Chemistry I	OB	9
TOTAL COURSE: 60 ECTS

COURSE 4
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Clinical Biochemistry	OB	3
1	Pharmacognosy	OB	6
1	clinical microbiology	OB	3
1	Toxicology	OB	6
2	pharmaceutical management	OB	4,5
2	Pharmaceutical legislation and ethics	OB	4,5
2	Pharmaceutical Chemistry II	OB	6
Annual	Pharmacy Galenica II	OB	9
Annual	Pharmacology II	OB	9
Annual	Public Health	OB	9
TOTAL COURSE: 60 ECTS

COURSE 5
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Pharmaceutical Care	OB	3
1	Academic Recognition of Credits	OB	6
Annual	Supervised Internships	OB	24
Annual	Final Degree Project	OB	6
Annual	Optional	OP	3
Annual	Optional	OP	3
Annual	Optional	OP	3
Annual	Optional	OP	3
Annual	Optional	OP	4.5
Annual	Optional	OP	4.5
TOTAL COURSE: 60 ECTS

TRAINING ITINERARY IN DERMOPHARMACY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS (OPTIONAL).


Semester.	Subject	Character	Credits
Annual	Dermopharmacy and cosmetics	OP	3
Annual	Physiology histology and pathophysiology of the skin	OP	3
Annual	Formulation of topical medicines and cosmetic products	OP	4,5
Annual	Development and analysis of topical medicines and cosmetic products	OP	4,5
Annual	Legislation of products in dermopharmacy and cosmetics	OP	3
Annual	Marketing of dermopharmaceutical and cosmetic products	OP	3
TOTAL COURSE: 21 ECTS

ITRAINING SCHEDULE IN PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION AND PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING (OPTIONAL).


Semester.	Subject	Character	Credits
Annual	The pharmaceutical environment	OP	3
Annual	pharmaceutical distribution	OP	4,5
Annual	Good practices in the distribution of medicines	OP	3
Annual	Pharmaceutical marketing: tools, patents and trademarks.	OP	4,5
Annual	Regulatory aspects and regulation of advertising	OP	3
Annual	Pharmaceutical communication	OP	3
TOTAL COURSE: 21 ECTS

Material resources

TFG

TFG Pharmacy

External Internships

Documentation:

FCS External Internship Regulations

SUPERVISED INTERNSHIPS

The objective of the Supervised Practices is for students to acquire the necessary training to carry out the specific activities of their profession in the field of Pharmacy Assistance. The students within their training itinerary are integrated into the professional activity of the Community Pharmacy and/or the Hospital Pharmacy, acquiring a first professional experience and putting into practice the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in relation to the preparation, control, dispensing and medication advice.

List of internship agreements

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Academic Recognition of Credits

Regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies

Mobility programs

ERASMUS

The Erasmus program makes it easy for URJC students -both undergraduate and postgraduate- to study one or several semesters at one of the European universities with which the URJC has agreements.

These exchanges traditionally have an economic endowment thanks to the Erasmus Scholarships provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

ERASMUS (intranet)

ERASMUS square list

WORLD

The Munde program manages mobility with universities from countries not included in the Erasmus Program.

The possibility of obtaining a scholarship or economic endowment and its amount depends, in each case, on the agreements with the universities, countries or entities that sign it.

WORLD (intranet)

MUNDE square list

For more information:

URJC Mobility

SICK

SICUE is a national mobility program for GRADOS university students that allows them to carry out part of their studies at another Spanish university with guarantees of academic recognition, use and adaptation to their curricular profile.

SICUE Mobility

List of SICUE places

Student support programs

Orientation to future students. The University offers various orientation programs for future students: we carry out visits to high schools and secondary schools, we organize guided visits to the Campuses, we are present in the Classroom and, at the beginning of each course, we carry out welcome days to guide students new students.

academic tutorials. Each teacher carries out, within their teaching planning, academic tutorials on their subject.

Coordinator of the degree. It works to promote coherence and balance between the subjects and the workloads of the students.

mentoring program. The URJC has this program, peer tutoring, in which the students of the last years act as mentors with the first year students.

Students with disabilities. The Support Office for Persons with Disabilities offers guidance and assistance to students with special needs.

Scholarships . The Rey Juan Carlos University manages the main scholarships and annual grants, both its own and from other official bodies: Ministries, Community of Madrid, International Organizations and other entities. It also publishes and disseminates those scholarships and grants of interest to its students and graduates. Throughout the course, students receive information about them through the different communication channels established.

Job placement program. The Rey Juan Carlos University, through the External Internship Unit and the Graduates Office, organizes conferences, workshops and various actions aimed at supporting and guiding students in their job search, to improve their employability and promote job placement . The University has a Job Exchange -a platform available to companies and graduates- where institutions can carry out their selection processes.

Regulation

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Academic Calendar

REGISTRATION

*The rates corresponding to double degrees with different degrees of experimentality will be applied as established in the new Decree 43/2022, of June 29, of the Government Council, which establishes the public prices for university studies leading to official degrees and services of an academic nature in the public universities of the Community of Madrid*

TRAINING PROCESS

REVIEWS AND REVIEWS

Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications

UNIVERSITY DEGREES

Extinction of university degrees

VISITING STUDENTS AND FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation of student associations

SCHOOL INSURANCE ACCIDENT PROTOCOL IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Quality guarantee

External monitoring report

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Composition of the Commission

Results report

Once the follow-up has been carried out, the quantitative information on the results obtained in the follow-up of said Degree is shown, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course:

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- New students

- Teacher evaluation

- Student satisfaction

- Satisfaction of the graduates

- Labor insertion

- Causes of abandonment

- Career path:

Second year after graduation
Third year after graduation
Fourth year after graduation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Faculty with the campus and university
Teacher with degree
of the evaluators
Incoming student mobility program
Outgoing Student Mobility Program
Administration and services staff with the university

- External internships:

Student satisfaction
External tutor satisfaction
Evaluator satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”

Professors and Researchers

2030 Agenda

Strategic plan

Admission

student office