Admission profile.
According to the provisions of the BOC of 27 November 2009, priority is given to access to the degrees of the Health Sciences Branch to students from the LOE Baccalaureate, or equivalent, who have taken the Science and Technology modality, in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 1467/2007, of 2 November, which establishes the structure of the baccalaureate and sets its minimum teachings. In the second year of baccalaureate, within the science and technology modality, it is recommended to opt for the subjects of: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics and Mathematics.
Regarding the University Entrance Exam, the University of La Laguna gives a weight of 0.2 for the Pharmacy Degree in Biology and Chemistry and a weight of 0.1 for the Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics and Mathematics subjects, because it is recommended to have greater interest, knowledge and abilities for these subjects (BOC of November 27, 2009).
The professional practice of a pharmacist requires a high level of knowledge of medicines and a constant and close relationship with patients. Therefore, future pharmacists must possess not only the necessary knowledge but also scientific interest, great organizational capacity for work and the ability and inclination to treat and care for people.
For students from other educational systems, other qualifications, due to age and work or professional experience criteria, it is recommended to have knowledge and skills similar to those required for high school in the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology.
Graduation profile.
The profession of Pharmacist qualifies, in an exclusive way compared to other professionals, for the exercise of the health profession either as an employee or as a self-employed person, in the situations required by Law 44/2003, of November 21, on the Regulation of Health Professions. In addition, Pharmacy Graduates will be responsible, in free competition with other professionals, for activities aimed at the production, conservation and dispensing of medicines, collaboration in analytical processes, functions in the areas of care, research, teaching, clinical management, prevention and health information and education.