Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rouen

Thinking about starting a career in medicine, pharmacy, or scientific research? The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rouen is THE place to train! Between lectures, internships at the university hospital (CHU), and an active student life, you won’t have time to get bored. Plus, it’s right in the heart of Rouen, France—a super lively city for students.

What programs are offered?

Medicine: from PASS/LAS (formerly PACES) all the way to the State Diploma of Doctor of Medicine.
Pharmacy: a full program including internships in hospitals, pharmacies, or industry.
Other programs: physiotherapy, midwifery, speech therapy, and more!

The faculty is part of a university hospital campus, located just next to Rouen University Hospital (CHU) and several major healthcare facilities.

What are the career opportunities after your studies?

After graduating from this university in Normandy, you can work as a general practitioner, specialist, pharmacist, or even enter the field of medical research. With plenty of partnerships with hospitals and companies in the sector, your professional integration is well supported.

How to apply and get admitted?

The admission process depends on your chosen program (medicine, pharmacy, or speech therapy). In general:

For medicine, pharmacy, and speech therapy: you’ll apply via PASS (Specific Health Access Pathway) or LAS (Bachelor’s with Health Access, formerly PACES). You’ll need to prepare your application file, meet deadlines, and take selection exams.
Online registration: Most of the process happens through the university’s portal. The official University of Rouen website will walk you through all the steps, required documents, and key dates.

What facilities are available?

No worries, you’ll have everything you need to succeed:

Cutting-edge research and clinical laboratories for hands-on experiments.
A medical simulation center where you can practice life-saving procedures (technical gestures, clinical care) before stepping into the real world.
A university library packed with specialized books and articles to help with your revisions.

What’s student life like?

Rouen is a dynamic student city where it’s great to live! From day one at the faculty, you’ll benefit from a tutoring program designed to help you succeed in PASS or LAS. On top of that, you’ll find plenty of student associations organizing events, sports sessions, parties, and community initiatives. And between two medical courses, you can relax at the friendly cafeteria or recharge in one of the many student lounges.