The students of the Integrated Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MICF) of Fernando Pessoa University (UFP) carried out a study visit to the facilities of BIAL, one of the leading Portuguese pharmaceutical companies with recognized activity in research, development and production of medicines. The visit was promoted by Professor Dr. Márcia Carvalho, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences of UFP.

The initiative provided students with an opportunity to directly interact with the reality of the pharmaceutical industry. During the visit, they were able to learn about the different stages and processes associated with the production of medicines, quality control, and logistics management, gaining a better understanding of the complexity and rigor required in this sector. This experience complemented the knowledge acquired through academic training, providing a more comprehensive view of the functioning of the pharmaceutical industry and the challenges associated with ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines. The visit reinforces the importance of the convergence between higher education and the pharmaceutical sector, contributing to the training of future professionals in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Fernando Pessoa University thanks BIAL for the opportunity provided to its students, and extends a special thanks to Dr. Tiago Soares and Dr. Bárbara Carneiro, from the BIAL Communications team, for the warm and attentive way in which they welcomed and accompanied the group during the visit.