Final Examination

To obtain the Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, students must earn at least 300 ECTS credits (CFU), in accordance with the programme curriculum and the maximum number of examinations or assessments established by current academic regulations.

The final examination, worth 18 ECTS credits, consists of the preparation and defence of a dissertation, which may be either research-based (experimental) or literature-based (review).

An experimental dissertation involves the completion of a research project carried out at the University of Verona or at other universities, public institutions, or private organizations, either in Italy or abroad, under specific agreements or partnerships. A review dissertation consists of an original critical analysis of scientific literature on a topic of professional and academic relevance.

The dissertation is prepared under the supervision of a Supervisor, appointed from among the academic staff of the Degree Programme. The Supervisor may be supported by one or more Co-supervisors, who assist the student throughout the development of the project and the preparation of the final dissertation.

With the Supervisor’s approval, the dissertation may be written and defended in English. The defence takes place in a public session before a Degree Examination Board composed of members of the academic staff.

In accordance with current legislation governing qualifying degree programmes, the final examination also includes a Practical Assessment Examination (PAE) aimed at evaluating the professional knowledge and skills acquired during the curricular professional internship. Passing this assessment is a mandatory requirement for qualification to practise as a pharmacist.

The Degree Examination Board, composed of at least five members and including a representative of the Order of Pharmacists of the Province of Verona, carries out the overall evaluation of the candidate, taking into account the entire academic career, the quality of the dissertation, the results of the final examination, and the competencies acquired throughout the programme. Additional points may be awarded for outstanding academic achievements, such as completing the degree within the prescribed duration of the programme and participation in international mobility programmes.

The final degree mark is expressed on a scale of 110 points (110/110) and is awarded by the Examination Board. The distinction of cum laude may be granted to candidates demonstrating exceptional academic merit. At the end of the examination session, the Chair of the Board formally confers the degree.