Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas da USP

Name

Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas da USP

Legal name

Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas da Universidade de São Paulo

Website

https://fcf.usp.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Pharmaceutical Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Schools of Medical Laboratory Science & Clinical Diagnostics (EDAHAGAO), Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical sciences education
• Graduate pharmacy programs
• Higher education research
• Clinical biochemistry education
• University pharmaceutical research

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education: As a public university in Brazil, FCF-USP operates as a tuition-free institution funded by government allocations. The university generates some revenue through extension courses, professional training programs, and research grants from agencies like FAPESP, CNPq, and CAPES.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FCF-USP delivers tuition-free undergraduate education in Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy/Biochemistry, graduate education (Master's and Doctorate) in pharmaceutical sciences across three stricto sensu programs, and an interunit Integrated Food Systems (SIA) program. It conducts scientific research in drugs, medicines, food sciences, and clinical/toxicological analysis, and provides community service through the FARMUSP university pharmacy and extension programs such as DEINFAR professional development.

Product overview

FCF-USP is a higher education institution within the University of São Paulo offering undergraduate programs in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, graduate programs (stricto sensu) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and research and cultural extension activities. The institution's academic offering is organized through four departments: Department of Food and Experimental Nutrition (FBA), Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses (FBC), Department of Pharmacy (FBF), and Department of Biochemical Pharmaceutical Technology (FBT). FCF-USP does not offer commercial software products; its primary offering is educational programs and research services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Farmácia Universitária – FARMUSP: University pharmacy operated by FCF-USP providing pharmaceutical services to the community.
• CEINBIO - Centro de Investigação em Biomodelos
• Programa PET-Saúde: Clima
• DigAI
• Núcleo dos Direitos Humanos
• Laboratório Multiusuários

Products and services

• Undergraduate Pharmacy and Biochemistry Programs Undergraduate degree programs in Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy/Biochemistry for Brazilian high school graduates admitted via the FUVEST vestibular examination. Students receive tuition-free education at the University of São Paulo.
• Graduate Programs (Master's and Doctorate) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Stricto sensu graduate programs covering Farmácia (Fisiopatologia e Toxicologia), Fármaco e Medicamentos, and Tecnologia Bioquímico-Farmacêutica. Open to holders of undergraduate degrees in pharmaceutical and related sciences seeking advanced research training.
• Integrated Food Systems (SIA) Interunit Graduate Program Interunit postgraduate program in Integrated Food Systems (Sistemas Integrados em Alimentos), jointly delivered with ESALQ and FZEA, focused on food science research and training.
• Pharmacy Residency in Health (Programa de Residência) Health Professional Residency program offering 29 vacancies for pharmacists, with selection managed by FUVEST and funded by Ministry of Health fellowships, providing practical clinical training in healthcare settings.
• DEINFAR - Professionalizing Practice Program (Continuing Education) Continuing education and professional development program for working pharmacists and related professionals, offering 10 vacancies with scholarships from R$1,400 to R$8,400 to support professional practice enhancement.
• Farmácia Universitária (FARMUSP) University pharmacy operated by FCF-USP providing pharmaceutical services to the community as part of extension activities and public health contribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• First double doctorate degree with King's College London

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• King's College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024FCF-USP established a double doctorate degree program with King's College London, marking the first dual-title doctoral degree for the faculty. This partnership enables doctoral students to conduct research and receive degrees from both institutions.
• International Exchange Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCF-USP maintains international exchange agreements through PrInt (Internationalization Program) and various bilateral agreements for student and faculty mobility with universities worldwide.
• Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterunit partnership for the Integrated Food Systems (SIA) Graduate Program, combining expertise from FCF, ESALQ, and Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering (FZEA).
• Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos (FZEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterunit partnership for the Integrated Food Systems (SIA) Graduate Program, combining expertise from FCF, ESALQ, and FZEA.
• Universidade Nacional do Litoral - ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic consortium partner participating in the PRG Academic Consortia for Teaching Excellence project alongside various USP units.
• Instituto de Psicologia da USPminorOthersMental health support partnership offering psychological services to the entire USP community (students, staff, faculty) including online services during social distancing periods.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Coimbra: The University of Coimbra's Faculty of Pharmacy is a long-established European pharmacy school with comparable undergraduate and graduate programs. A regional peer in a different geography with similar pharmaceutical sciences focus.

Broad incumbents

• UCL School of Pharmacy: UCL's School of Pharmacy is one of the world's leading pharmacy schools with a comparable four-pillar research and teaching structure. A broader incumbent whose international standing benchmarks the level FCF-USP aspires to reach.
• King's College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine: KCL's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine is FCF-USP's named double-doctorate partner. Broader incumbent with overlapping pharmaceutical and biomedical research scope, serving as a model international research partner.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy: A top-ranked U.S. pharmacy school with research strengths in pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, and pharmacotherapy. A broader incumbent offering a benchmark for FCF-USP's research scale and graduate program structure.
• ETH Zurich Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences: ETH Zurich's department combines pharmaceutical sciences with chemistry and biotechnology research. A broader European incumbent with a similar blend of pharmaceutical and biochemical technology research focus.
• University of São Paulo (USP): USP is FCF-USP's parent university and Latin America's largest higher education institution. A broad incumbent whose broader portfolio (medicine, public health, chemistry) provides complementary capability and the brand halo supporting FCF-USP.

Direct peers

• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Faculdade de Farmácia: UFMG's Faculty of Pharmacy trains pharmacists and conducts pharmaceutical research under a similar public university structure. Directly comparable Brazilian pharmacy faculty with overlapping graduate program offerings.
• Faculdade de Farmácia da UFRJ: UFRJ's Faculty of Pharmacy is a Brazilian public university faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmaceutical sciences. Directly comparable to FCF-USP in mission, public funding model, and academic scope within Brazil.
• Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas da UNESP: UNESP's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Araraquara offers similar undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmacy and biochemistry. A direct peer as a Brazilian state-university pharmacy faculty with comparable research and teaching mission.

Others

• Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz): Fiocruz is Brazil's leading public health research institution adjacent to pharmaceutical sciences. An ecosystem participant collaborating with FCF-USP on public health delivery and pharmaceutical research training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fcf-usp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas da USP