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Pharmacy (bachelor's programme)

The bachelor's programme in Pharmacy focuses on medicines and drugs. Conduct interdisciplinary research combining Chemistry, Biology, medical aspects and your knowledge of pharmaceutical forms! 
Your degree is the foundation for the master's programme in Pharmacy at the University of Vienna. This, in turn, qualifies you for exciting careers in pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry, universities, research institutions or laboratories. Plan your career in a future-oriented and innovative industry!

What is it about?

Discover how medicines work, explore medicinal plants and learn about working in modern laboratories. In the bachelor's programme in Pharmacy, you will learn that medical effectiveness begins in the details. Whether in the field of drug production, biochemistry or anatomy – you'll acquire knowledge in the most important areas of pharmacy and related fields.

Everything fits together perfectly: in lectures and exercises, you will learn the theoretical basics and then put your knowledge into practice in the laboratory.

Insight into the course content

How is my degree programme structured? You can see a list of the course contents here:

Facts and figures

  • 1,557 students
    in total
    There were 160 graduates in the past academic year.
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • 9.5 semester
    average study duration
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • Very high 4.6
    level of difficulty of the degree programme
    This is how graduates rate their degree programmes. You can find the results in the Graduation Survey.
    Data updated 2025
  • € 3,711
    average gross monthly income 3 years after graduation
    What career paths are available after graduation? Answers in the Graduate Tracking.
    Data updated 2025

What can you expect after your studies?

Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your bachelor's programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support:

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Your perspectives

  • Master's programme

    After the bachelor's programme you can study a subject-specific master's programme at the University of Vienna. Look for your options in the Master Access Guide. 

  • Your entry into working life

    When starting your career, many questions arise. The Career Center of the University of Vienna supports you with individual advice, webinars and workshops. Gain insights into different career profiles at career events and connect with potential employers.

Career profiles

  • Which careers are possible after this degree?

    The bachelor's programme in Pharmacy forms the basis for the subsequent master's programme in Pharmacy.

    With a master's degree, a wide range of career opportunities are open to you, for example in pharmacies (after an additional year of training), analytical and diagnostic laboratories, research institutions or in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Do you have any questions about registering for courses and exams? Or about grades and recognition? The StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences is the right place to go.

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