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Medicine vs. Pharmacy

How does Medicine differ from Pharmacy?

Medicine

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Medicine is a field of study that focuses on human health and provides comprehensive knowledge of the body, diseases, and methods of diagnosis and treatment. Practical exercises are usually a central part of the degree program to impart medical skills. Graduates go on to work, for example, as doctors with a range of specialties, in research, or in the field of health promotion.

Pharmacy

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The field of pharmacy focuses on the research, development, and application of medicines. Students acquire scientific knowledge and complete practical laboratory exercises. These include, among other things, the determination of ingredients and manufacturing processes for medicines. Graduates often work in pharmacies, hospitals, laboratories, or in the pharmaceutical industry.

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