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pharmacy
The science concerned with the composition, effect, development, testing, production, and dispensing of medicines. It is also the name of the corresponding university degree program.
Nach dem Abitur entschied sie sich für ein Studium der Pharmazie.
After graduating from high school, she decided to study pharmacy.
'Pharmazie' refers to the science or field of study. The shop where you buy medicine is called 'die Apotheke' in German. The English word 'pharmacy' can mean both, which often leads to confusion.
Ich muss noch schnell in die Apotheke, um die Medikamente abzuholen.
I still have to quickly go to the pharmacy to pick up the medication.
'Die Pharmazie' (pharmacy) is the basis for other important words: A person who has studied pharmacy is 'der Pharmazeut' (the male pharmacist) or 'die Pharmazeutin' (the female pharmacist). The related adjective is 'pharmazeutisch' (pharmaceutical).
Ein Pharmazeut hat mich in der Apotheke beraten.
A pharmacist advised me at the pharmacy.
Since 'Pharmazie' (pharmacy) is a field of study, it is very frequently used with the verb 'studieren' (to study). The combination 'ein Studium der Pharmazie' (a degree/course of study in pharmacy) is also very common.
Mein Bruder möchte an der Universität Pharmazie studieren.
My brother wants to study pharmacy at university.
medicine
'die Medizin' and 'die Pharmazie' both belong to the field of health, but they have different focuses. 'Medizin' can mean the science of diseases and their treatment; in everyday language, it can also mean a remedy for an illness. 'Pharmazie' is especially concerned with medicines: how they work, are produced, tested, and dispensed. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with sick people and medication. For doctors and treatment, 'Medizin' usually fits. For medicines, pharmacies, and their production, 'Pharmazie' fits.
Sofia studiert Pharmazie, weil sie später in einer Apotheke arbeiten möchte.
Sofia is studying pharmacy because she would like to work in a pharmacy later.
Nach dem Unfall interessierte sich Tom sehr für Medizin und wollte Arzt werden.
After the accident, Tom became very interested in medicine and wanted to become a doctor.