Pharmaceutical Technology (Hons) University of Malta

Overview

The  Pharmaceutical Technology (Hons) course at the University of Malta  provides training in an approach to trouble-shoot product and process technologies that are used in the development and use of medicines, as well as skills in dispensing and compounding of medicines

Learning outcomes

The graduates from this programme are trained and educated to work in a variety of areas related to medicines including the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations. The graduates will be able to:

• understand the standards required in handling medications

• apply chemical principles in the manufacture of medications

• apply communication skills required in the pharmaceutical industry and in health service provision institutions

• have an accurate processing of instructions and procedures

• completely follow written instructions and Standard Operating Procedures

• follow rules, regulations and standards according to local, European and international requirements.

Careers

• As a graduate, you will have access to the many career opportunities in the evolving pharmaceutical industry, in pharmaceutical regulatory sciences, research positions and pharmaceutical administration. 

• You may take up further studies through the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Sciences to access leading career positions in the pharmaceutical industry in research, development and launching of medicinal products such as the Qualified Person lead position.