In France and in other countries like Portugal, Spain, Belgium or Switzerland, a Biological pharmacist (called Pharmacien biologiste in France) is a Pharmacist specialized in Clinical Biology a speciality similar to Clinical Pathology. They have almost the same rights as Medical Doctors specialized in this discipline. They both are called a "Clinical biologist"". These Pharm.D. follow a "post-graduate" formation in hospital's medical laboratories. In France, this specialization called "Internat de Biologie médicale" is a residency and lasts fours years after the five undergraduate years common to all pharmacists.
External links Reglementation for French Residency in Clinical Pathology (Biologie médicale) Curriculum Content of French Resident formation in Clinical Pathology, First Level and Second Level
See also Pathology Medical laboratory Anatomic pathology Medical technologist Veterinary pathology Clinical Biologist