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12 Best universities for Pharmacy in Sweden

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Sweden ranked based on their research performance in Pharmacy. A graph of 199K citations received by 7.2K academic papers made by 12 universities in Sweden was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Uppsala University

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2. Stockholm University

3. Lund University

4. KTH Royal Institute of Technology

5. Karolinska Institute

6. University of Gothenburg

7. Chalmers University of Technology

8. Umea University

9. Linkoping University

10. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

11. University College West

12. Linnaeus University

The best cities to study Pharmacy in Sweden based on the number of universities and their ranks are Uppsala , Stockholm , Lund , and Gothenburg .

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Pharmacology

Pharmacology is defined as the science of chemical substances and how substances interact with living organisms.

The field of pharmacology covers everything from composition and production of such substances to their toxic effects and medical applications. Pharmacological research will often seek to characterize a disease or atypical condition - mainly on a molecular and genetic level - so as to find better ways of treatment.

Pharmacological research at Karolinska Institutet reflects the wide content of the field of pharmacology. Pharmacological studies with a clear link to physiology and clinical (patient-oriented) research are common.

The research conducted in pharmacology at our department aims to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms that cause pain and diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and severe psychiatric diseases. By understanding more about these processes, our goal is to develop biological markers to be able to make the correct diagnosis or be able to decide which drug is suitable for a specific individual. Another goal is that the knowledge we generate will lead to the discovery of new targets that can be used to develop new drugs.

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PhD programmes

When you apply for a phd programme in sweden, you’re actually applying for a job. yeah, you read that right. 👀.

“Do a master’s here – I’d say it’s a very good step to doing a PhD in Sweden. I did my master’s at Malmö University and now I’m doing a PhD at Lund University” – Sanjay, Malmö University. Photo: Oskar Omne

So that means – no tuition fees, no scholarships. But you’ll receive a monthly salary instead. Nice, eh? And that’s why available PhD positions are listed on a university’s job board.

How to apply for a PhD position? You’ll apply directly to the university.

Just so you know, there’s no centralised application process. And things like requirements and application dates? This kind of stuff is decided by each department. But we do know that you’ll need to have a master’s degree – in the same field of study – and a great level of English to apply for a PhD here. You might even need to be fluent in Swedish. But that’ll depend on the subject.

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Doctoral studies

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World-class research, outstanding research staff and specialised research environments at Lund University create excellent conditions for doctoral students.

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you will not only be well prepared for a successful career as an independent researcher, but you will also have the possibility to publish your work independently during your studies and to gain significant teaching experience.

• Lund University offers doctoral education in all nine faculties
• There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University
• You apply directly to the relevant faculty/department when they advertise a doctoral position
• Self-funded doctoral students should contact the department of their research interest directly.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to a doctoral programme, you need to have completed courses of at least 240 credits (of which at least 60 credits must be for Master’s level studies) or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.

In most cases, students will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, with a major in the same subject as the intended postgraduate study. The major must include a degree thesis presenting the results of independent research.

The quality of your thesis/theses is of particular importance and it is important that you demonstrate a capacity for independent thinking in this piece of work.

Students must have a very good command of English and you may be asked to include proof of proficiency in the form of a TOEFL or IELTS test, if requested by the individual department.

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Applying for a doctoral (PhD) position

Doctoral education is organised at the faculty or department level. Application procedures and periods differ between faculties and departments. While some of them advertise their doctoral positions around the same time every year, mostly in spring, others advertise their positions on an ongoing basis.

You apply for a doctoral education position within a certain subject area. Admission to a doctoral education position is restricted and competition for advertised positions is usually tough.

Finding a suitable position

Any funded doctoral positions at Lund University are advertised on our vacancies page on this website (see link below). Select the category 'Doctoral students'.

Once you have found a position you are interested in, carefully read through the vacancy announcement to find out whether you meet the requirements.

Before you apply, we recommend that you also check the relevant faculty's or department's website for any additional information about the application process.

Should you have any questions about a specific position, please contact the contact person(s) listed in the vacancy announcement.

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How to apply

To apply for a doctoral position, you must create an account in the recruitment system Varbi.

Follow the instructions regarding application documents and procedure in the vacancy announcement.

The application documents that you submit through Varbi, including any supporting documents, are sent directly to the faculty or department that advertised the position. 

If you are self-funded through external scholarships or funding, you do not need to create an account in Varbi. You should instead make direct contact with the relevant faculty or department. 

Applying for a position

Employment as a doctoral student

As a general rule, a person admitted to doctoral studies at Lund University is employed through a doctoral studentship.

If you have a doctoral studentship, you are considered to be both a student and an employee with a salary during your doctoral studies. As an employed doctoral student, you are covered by local and central agreements concerning your terms of employment.

In parallel to the doctoral education programme, as a doctoral student you may work with administrative and teaching duties (no more than 20% of a full-time position).

Lund University is responsible for education-related matters and the study environment regardless of how you finance your doctoral studies. All doctoral students also have access to the University’s Occupational Health Service.

Other forms of financing

It is possible to undertake your studies using another form of financing, such as an external scholarship or an agreement between Lund University and an external employer.

Financed by external employer

If you are admitted to doctoral studies and have a position with an employer other than Lund University, you are solely a student, and it is the employer who is responsible for employer-related matters.

External scholarships

As a doctoral student with a scholarship, you are solely a student. You are therefore not entitled to contractual employment benefits at Lund University.

In some cases, a doctoral student with a scholarship is entitled to apply for a doctoral studentship when three years remain of the third-cycle studies.

Doctoral studies – faculty information

On the faculties' webpages for prospective doctoral students you can get specific and detailed information application procedures, admission requirements for various subjects, study plans and more.

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Residence permits (if applicable)

If you require a residence permit, you can only complete your permit application after you receive a letter of acceptance from Lund University. Residence permit applications are dealt with by the Swedish Migration Agency.

Resi­dence permit for doctoral studies – migrationsverket.se

About doctoral studies

A doctoral programme consists of 240 ECTS credits and normally requires four years of full-time study. The programme concludes with a doctoral thesis of at least 120 credits.

A 'licentiate' degree is equivalent to half the coursework required for a full doctoral programme and a licentiate thesis of at least 60 credits. It is equivalent to the MPhil of the British education system.

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Associate Researcher within Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology .

intraerythrocytic parasites causing malaria and babesiosis.  The position is located at Department of Laboratory medicine at Lund University at clinical chemistry and pharmacology division. For more info about

2 PhD students in the area of Pharmacometrics – Global Health

simulation techniques in combination with systems pharmacology , and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data collected in clinical trials. Requirements The applicant should have an MSc degree in a relevant

Postdoctoral fellow in structure determination of membrane proteins using cryo-EM

, structural biology or pharmacology . The applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area of research such as medicine/biology/chemistry/ pharmacology or related fields (for example structural biology, biochemistry

Associate Researcher within Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology . (PA2024/1303)

of Laboratory medicine at Lund University at clinical chemistry and pharmacology division. For more info about research team please click on the link below   https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/kristina

Postdoctoral researcher in perinatal mental health and treatment

applications are now invited for a co-supervised postdoctoral position in the Cruceanu Lab (Department of Physiology and Pharmacology , FyFa) and Lu Lab (Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM

Postdoctoral studies in applied developmental neurobiology - stem-cell based modelling of schizophrenia

16 Mar 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Karolinska Institutet (KI) Research Field Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country Sweden Application Deadline

Postdoctoral studies in applied developmental neurobiology - stem-cell based modelling of schizophrenia focusing on genetic engineering

Doctoral ( phd ) student position in nitric oxide research in health and disease.

The research group In the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology , Professor Mattias Carlström specializes in Cardiorenal Physiology, while Professor Jon Lundberg focuses on Nitric Oxide

Postdoctoral Researcher in Receptor Pharmacology

and validation, drug discovery, and structural biology. The highly motivated candidate, with a strong background in medicinal chemistry and GPCR pharmacology , is expected to drive the research project

Researcher in biophysical chemistry of concentrated antibody solutions (PA2024/1299)

under the umbrella of the LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science (https://www.linxs.se/integrative- pharmacology -and-drug-discovery). The LINXS antibody research program combines

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Pharmacy lab assistant accepted to M.D./Ph.D. program

Since the time she conducted her first research experiment as a student at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, Darby Porter was hooked on research.

While completing her undergraduate studies in chemistry and neuroscience at the University of South Carolina Honors College, Porter joined the lab of Jun Zhu , Ph.D., in the College of Pharmacy. After graduating in 2023, Porter continued as Zhu’s lab assistant and has now been accepted into the Medical Science Training Program to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Porter joined Zhu’s lab after searching through the university’s research registry.

“I typed in drug discovery and drug design, and while I didn’t understand what much of it meant, I thought Dr. Zhu’s research was a good option because I knew what the main keywords were – dopamine and HIV,” she says.

Turns out, it was the perfect fit for Porter’s ambition to conduct research and do benchwork.

“I love conducting experiments and analyzing results,” she notes. “I love connecting the results from one experiment or set of experiments to a broader issue that is affecting people’s health. Being able to tie in what is happening at the molecular level with patients who are experiencing a disorder is a nice blend that I want to incorporate into my career.”

I love connecting the results from one experiment or set of experiments to a broader issue that is affecting people’s health.

Porter developed an interest in serving patients alongside her research while working at CAN Community Health, an HIV- clinic providing care to underserved health populations in the Columbia area.

Zhu noted Porter’s dedication to successfully conducting experiments as well as drafting manuscripts and grant applications.

“What distinguishes Darby from other students is her deep interest and passion about her work and the potential implications it may have on human health,” Zhu adds. “She is an example to students who want to develop their career in the field of biomedical science. For faculty, it is our responsibility to not only provide research training opportunities but also guide students for future career development.”

Porter will begin the arduous eight-year process of earning her M.D./Ph.D. in June, where she will begin her studies in translational research before starting her medical school studies in the fall.

“I think I want to eventually do clinical research,” she says, “The advantage of having an M.D. and a Ph.D. is that you can identify a therapeutic target on the bench and then develop some level of treatment while working with patients. I like the idea of working on one project and seeing it to completion.”

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SPPS welcomes Anna Schwendeman, PhD, as 2024 David Chu Lecturer

Published April 15, 2024

The University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) welcomed Anna Schwendeman, PhD, H.W. Vahlteich Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan as our 2024 David Chu Lecturer on April 11.

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The David Chu lectureship was established in 2011 by C. K. David Chu, PhD, and his wife, Jane Chu. Chu is a distinguished research professor emeritus of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences at the College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia. He earned a PhD in medicinal chemistry from UB in 1975. Throughout his 40-year career he trained more than 130 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and has maintained an active research program in drug design and synthesis since retiring in 2008.

For our 2024 David Chu Lectureship, Schwendeman presented on "Synthetic High‐Density Lipoproteins – Nano Medicine and Drug Delivery Carriers." Her visit also included meetings with pharmaceutical sciences faculty, post docs and students.

Schwendeman earned her PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry from The Ohio State University in 2000. Prior to starting her academic career in 2012, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry at Cerenis Therapeutics, Pfizer and Esperion Therapeutics where she was involved in discovery and translation of high density lipoprotein (HDL) drugs to Phase II clinical trials. She is a co‐director of the FDA funded Center for Research on Complex Generics and is currently the Hans W. Vahlteich Professor of Pharmacy and a member of Biointerfaces Institute at the University of Michigan.

Her research focuses on optimization high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) nanoparticles for treatment of atherosclerosis, sepsis and drug delivery purposes. Schwendeman’s laboratory has several ongoing translational collaborative projects focused on assessing sHDL utility for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, sepsis, acute lung injury, lupus and diabetic nephropathy and her research is currently supported by grants from the American Heart Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

In 2023 she was recognized as a Fellow of the Controlled Release Society and as a Fellow of the American Heart Association and in 2015 won the Biomedical Innovation Shark Tank from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

For over 135 years, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, renowned for innovation in clinical practice and research. The school is accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education and is the No. 1 ranked school of pharmacy in New York State and No. 19 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.

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PhD Students Anjali Dixit and Yijun Gu Honored as Vertex Scholars at 2024 Vertex Day

On March 28, 2024, the UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted another successful Vertex Day!

Vertex Day, an annual collaboration between Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences going back 15+ years, is a one-day event that features presentations from faculty, Vertex scientists, and the year’s Vertex scholars, as well as a Vertex career panel. Founding Dean Jan Hirsch welcomed everyone to the event, with Dr. Brian Paegel (Associate Dean of Research) providing introductions and Dr. Benita Sjogren serving as UCI faculty speaker. Vertex Pharmaceuticals was represented by Sabine Hadida (Senior Vice President and San Diego Site Head), AJ Roecker (Executive Director, Medicinal Chemistry), Lily Feng (Research Scientist, High Throughput Biology), Anne Phan (Senior Research Scientist, Molecular and Cell Biology) Les Dakin (Senior Director, Medicinal Chemistry), Jamie Arterton (Executive Director Project Management & Strategic Operations), and Britt Davis (Senior Director, Human Resources). Dakin presented “Discovery of Inaxaplin for APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD)” during the event.

Anjali Dixit and Yijun Gu were honored as the 2024 Vertex scholars!

Dixit is a fifth-year student in the PhD in Pharmacological Sciences program, co-advised by Dr. Brian Paegel and Dr. David Mobley . She is a UC Santa Barbara alumna, with a BS in Pharmacology and BA in Psychology. Following her undergraduate research on fMRI imaging, Dixit has centered her studies on finding a closer relationship with current pharmaceutical development and the intricacies of drug design and informatics-based design and synthesis of novel compounds for activity-based screening using DNA-encoded libraries.

“Being chosen as a Vertex scholar is an honor!” said Dixit. “It is so exciting to showcase my work and that of my lab in front of industry professionals, especially the highly innovative minds at Vertex. I’d like to thank Vertex for their continued support of our program, as it facilitates groundbreaking research and fosters the culture of technology development and drug discovery at UCI.”

Gu is a researcher in Dr. Claudia Benavente’s lab who earned her BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UCI. Entering the PhD in Pharmacological Sciences program with an interest in cancer biology and biochemistry, Gu’s research focuses primarily on translational study, developing RNA tools, and the mechanisms underlying tumorigenesis. She aims to identify the driver of tumors with Retinoblastoma1(Rb1) gene inactivation, particularly small cell lung cancer (SCLC). In 2023, Gu and Dr. Benavente were awarded a grant from the American Lung Association to support their research into SCLC therapies.

“I am deeply grateful for being chosen as a Vertex scholar,” Gu shared. “It is indeed an honor to have my research in small cell lung cancer supported by Vertex, which is renowned for its significant contributions to the treatment of cystic fibrosis.”

“We are thankful to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for their continued support of our PhD students,” said Sonia Batra, Director of Development for the UCI School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. “Anjali Dixit and Yijun Gu are stellar students and are very deserving of this honor.”

Check out photos from this year’s Vertex Day here !

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PhD Students Volunteer at SheTech Explorer Day

College of pharmacy, student tools, graduate studies, faculty resources, research departments, research centers, madison parrot & annabel anyang volunteer at shetech explorer day.

On March 14, 2024 Molecular Pharmaceutics PhD student Madison Parrot (Yellepeddi Lab) and Bioscience PhD student Annabel Anyang (Starr Lab, Department of Biochemistry ) ran a booth at the SheTech Explorer Day hosted by the Women Tech Council . At their booth, Madison and Annabel informed the attendees about accessibility of higher education and career opportunities in lesser-known areas in STEM at the University of Utah. 

SheTech Explorer Day is a hands-on tech conference for high school girls from grades 9th through 12th. This day-long event includes hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering, and math with the goal to expose girls to technology in a fun atmosphere. Girls who attend have access to internships, receive a SheTech certificate, access pathway information, and become part of a community that provides girls opportunities in STEM. 

Madison’s participation in this event was part of her outreach project with the STEM Ambassador Program . STEMAP is a training program, funded by the NSF, designed to be a catalyst for innovation, fostering a mutual exchange between scientists and communities and creating room for broader and more diverse perspectives in science. Madison was accepted as a STEMAP Ambassador in December 2023, with training from January through April 2024. STEMAP has trained over 250 Ambassadors from 20+ academic institutions and disciplines, including engineering, biology, math, computer science, sociology, chemistry, urban planning, physics, and philosophy. 

Madison's goal for her involvement in STEMAP is to learn how to make scientific research more accessible to everyone and to shape a brighter future for women in STEM. Read Madison's reflection about her experience here. 

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University of Houston Lands 18 Programs in Latest QS World University Rankings

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The University of Houston is, once again, demonstrating its strength as a global leader. UH has 18 programs ranked among the top in the world according to the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject , released today by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

UH’s hospitality programs in the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership led the way with a world rank of No. 35. The petroleum engineering program in the Cullen College of Engineering also ranked in the top 100 worldwide (51-100).

In its annual list, QS evaluated 55 narrow academic disciplines and five broad faculty areas by analyzing the reputation and research output of almost 5,000 institutions worldwide. In total, it provides independent comparative analysis on the performance of more than 16,400 individual university programs in 96 locations around the world.

“We are pleased to have yet one more accolade confirming the quality of our programs. Our faculty members are at the forefront of groundbreaking research spanning various fields, positioning UH as a global leader in advancing societal progress and fostering innovation,” said Diane Z. Chase, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.

In addition to the 18 individual subjects that were ranked, UH’s earned an overall world ranking in three of the five broad disciplines: engineering and technology, natural sciences, and social sciences and management.

Using five key metrics— academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, research impact and cross-border research collaboration. Of the almost 5,000 institutions evaluated, fewer than a third of the institutions earned a published world ranking. The U.S. led the rankings with 213 institutions, followed by the United Kingdom (103) and China (101).

“QS’ analysis of performance trends across nearly 16,000 university departments worldwide continues to illuminate factors influencing the quality of higher education institutions globally,” said QS senior vice president Ben Sowter. “An international outlook remains paramount, manifested through diversity of students, faculty body and research relationships. Additionally, universities experiencing upward mobility have benefited from sustained, targeted investment, highlighting the importance of government support. Meanwhile, the development of partnerships with industry correlates with improved performance in employment and research.”

UH Programs in the QS World Rankings by Subject:

Arts & Humanities

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Social Sciences and Management (Overall Ranking)

   - Hospitality & Leisure Management                  

   - Accounting & Finance                                    

   - Economics & Econometrics                            

   - Education                                                    

   - Business & Management Studies

Engineering and Technology (Overall Ranking)

   - Petroleum Engineering                                  

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   - Engineering - Electrical & Electronic                

   - Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Ma.  

   - Computer Science & Information Systems       

Life Sciences and Medicine

   - Psychology                                                   

   - Medicine                                                      

   - Biological Sciences                                        

Natural Sciences (Overall Ranking)

   - Chemistry                                                    

   - Materials Science                                          

   - Mathematics

   - Physics & Astronomy

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