University IELTS requirement
Milan, Italy
Stated requirement: Italian is primary. English-medium widely available, esp. Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 79+; Medicine IELTS 6.5+ + IMAT entrance test for international.
Official admissions / English requirements →
IELTS requirements change and vary by route, employer, and institution — always confirm the current figure with the official body before you rely on it.
Pharmacy is a regulated health profession, so universities and licensing bodies scrutinise English proficiency carefully — both for academic success and patient safety. You will encounter dense clinical texts, drug interaction literature, and precise scientific writing, making strong reading and writing skills especially important. Visa sponsors also require proof of English, so your IELTS score must satisfy both the university admissions office and the relevant immigration authority simultaneously.
Targeting Europe: Many European universities teach Pharmacy in English (especially in the Netherlands, Ireland, and Scandinavia) and publish their own English-entry criteria; EU countries with instruction in a local language may require you to show language proficiency in that language as well as English for clinical placements. Always check whether the country's pharmacy regulator has separate English requirements for future licensure.
Prioritise Academic Writing, because Pharmacy programmes demand lab reports, evidence-based essays, and clinical case analyses where precision and formal register directly affect your grades from day one.
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