Biochemistry and Pharmacy - Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana

Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacy

A Biochemical Pharmacist trained at UPAL is a person of integrity with knowledge, skills, and values to:

Integrate knowledge from basic and complementary areas with biochemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial fields and apply them to professional practice.
Perform their duties within their field of expertise by applying biosafety principles with professional ethics.
Solve issues within the first, second, and third levels of healthcare service in pharmaceutical and laboratory activities.
Lead and/or work in teams in the management of pharmaceutical, laboratory, or industrial companies.
Fulfill the role of head pharmacist in the import and/or handling of medications, chemical reagents, and laboratory equipment.
Provide information about medications through medical visits.
Interact within healthcare teams and multidisciplinary teams.
Conduct research within their field of expertise.

Important Information

Degree: Bachelor

Semesters: 9

Duration: 4 years + Internship

The biochemical pharmacist from UPAL will be able to work in clinical, cytological, genetic, and toxicological laboratories.

A biochemical pharmacist trained at UPAL may work in:

Clinical, cytological, genetic, and toxicological laboratories.
Private, hospital, and compounding pharmacies.
Pharmaceutical, phytochemical, chemical, and food industries.
Representation of pharmaceutical products.
Representation of laboratory equipment.
Medical visits, consulting, and research.

Student Requirements

NATIONAL STUDENTS
Copy of high school diploma, legalized by the issuing University or SEDUCA.
Original Birth Certificate.
Copy of Identity Card.
Two 3×3 cm photos with a beige or light background.

FOREIGN STUDENTS
1. Copy of high school diploma or equivalent document that allows access to higher education, legalized by:
Option 1
Apostille procedure (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018) in the country of origin.
Option 2
Ministry of Education of the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)
(both options are valid)

2. Original or copy of Birth Certificate, legalized by:
Option 1
Apostille procedure (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018) in the country of origin.
Option 2
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)
(both options are valid)
Copy of passport with a valid student VISA or legal residency in Bolivia.
Two 3 x 3 cm photographs with beige or light background.

Graduation Modalities

Graduation Exam
An evaluation through oral or written tests to assess the effectiveness of the professional training process, evaluating knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and the application of theories and procedures to real situations in a specific discipline. The number of tests depends on the number of areas or disciplines involved in the professional practice.

Why study Biochemistry and Pharmacy at UPAL?

For your excellent professional training, UPAL offers you:
A faculty with professional experience in their teaching field.
Laboratory practices designed according to international standards with small student groups starting from the first semester.
Academic follow-up and personalized teaching.
Courses not shared with other degree programs.
Participation in research and social outreach activities.
You will also have the opportunity to do pre-professional internships in external institutions, rotating internships in healthcare institutions, and training in various areas of professional practice.

Interested in the Program? Our Students and Teachers created this video to show you what they do.

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