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Course ID
PHR
Cycles
5 years
Credits
300
Semesters
10

The Integrated Second Cycle Study Program, Master of Science in "Pharmacy," is designed to offer students comprehensive intellectual, professional, and holistic training, presenting a variety of concepts and perspectives in the field of pharmacy.

The program is designed to instruct and train students in line with new concepts of pharmaceutical treatment and health. It also aims to provide a thorough knowledge base in both theoretical and practical aspects of the pharmacy specialty, with the main objective being to form specialists in these areas capable of working as pharmacists and conducting advanced studies in this field. As such, the Integrated Second Cycle Study Program, Master of Science in "Pharmacy," aims to:
  1. Educate high-level pharmacy specialists and prepare new scientists in line with the country's development priorities, contributing to the qualitative enhancement of standards;
  2. Create, develop, disseminate, and protect knowledge through teaching and scientific research in the pharmaceutical field with all its disciplines;
  3. Teach pharmacy students to be pharmacists and offer such learning experiences that inspire all graduates of this program to be prepared to practice pharmacy at the highest standards, serving individuals and society;
  4. Contribute to economic, social, and pharmaceutical service development at the national level by actively participating in all national projects that lead to the growth and improvement of pharmaceutical services in the country;
  5. Integrate teaching and scientific research by supporting contemporary values and trends in this dynamic field such as pharmaceuticals;
  6. Encourage collaboration in education by improving curricula and teaching programs in cooperation with other universities that have pharmacy units, ensuring that pharmacists entering the labor market are an added value to the entire medical service;
  7. Ensure both theoretical and practical knowledge to graduate students with a solid scientific foundation necessary to practice the profession of pharmacist and to work in healthcare as experts in medications and healthcare products (cosmetics, dietary supplements, food, herbal products, sanitary items, etc.);
  8. Practical training will enable students to work in various public and private pharmacies and prepare them for their post-graduation careers;
  9. By ensuring the rational use of human and material resources available, the Department of Pharmacy promotes the development of multidisciplinary scientific and educational programs, international competitiveness, and teaching, scientific, and professional activity. It enhances the level of innovation in society, accelerates knowledge transfer, and encourages the connection between education, scientific research activity, and entrepreneurship.
Creating the optimal conditions for achieving these theoretical and practical objectives is our main goal.

The comprehensive and highly detailed curriculum provides a strong foundation of knowledge for newly graduated students, giving them a "powerful tool" to use at all levels of pharmaceutical assistance, where needed, such as in:
  • Pharmacies
  • Hospitals and health centers
  • Pharmaceutical industries
  • Regulatory authorities and agencies of pharmaceuticals
  • Alternative healthcare
  • Scientific research and teaching

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 101 Human Anatomy and Histology I Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 PHR 103 Biology and Genetics Mandatory English A 30 15 30 0 125 3.5 8
3 PHR 105 General Chemistry Mandatory English A 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
4 PHR 107 Pharma informatics Mandatory English A 15 8 0 0 52 1 3
5 PHR 109 Biostatistics Mandatory English C 15 8 0 0 52 1 3
6 PHR 111 Foreign Language: Italian/ English/ German Mandatory Italian/ English/ German D 30 15 0 0 30 2.5 3
7 PHR 113 History of Pharmacy Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 100 Human Anatomy and Histology II Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 PHR 102 Biophysics Mandatory English C 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
3 PHR 104 Inorganic Chemistry Mandatory English A 30 8 15 0 72 2 5
4 PHR 106 Ethics and Deontology Mandatory English A 15 8 0 0 27 1 2
5 PHR 108 Psychology and Sociology Mandatory English A 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
6 PHR 110 Latin and Medical Terminology Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 80 2.5 5
7 PHR 112 Communication Science Mandatory English A 15 15 0 30 65 1.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 201 Organic Chemistry I Mandatory English A 30 15 30 0 75 3.5 6
2 PHR 203 Analytic Chemistry I Mandatory English A 30 8 30 0 57 3 5
3 PHR 205 Human Physiology I Mandatory English C 30 8 15 0 47 2.5 4
4 PHR 207 Public Health and Epidemiology Mandatory English B 15 15 0 0 70 1.5 4
5 PHR 209 Internal Medicine Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
6 PHR 211 Biochemistry Mandatory English B 30 8 15 0 72 2.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 200 Organic Chemistry II Mandatory English A 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
2 PHR 202 Analytic Chemistry II Mandatory English A 30 8 15 0 72 2.5 5
3 PHR 204 PHR 204 Mandatory Human Physiology II C 30 8 15 0 72 2.5 5
4 PHR 206 Pathological Physiology Mandatory English C 15 15 0 0 70 1.5 4
5 PHR 208 Microbiology Mandatory English C 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
6 PHR 210 Pharmaceutical Botany Mandatory English B 30 15 15 30 60 4 6

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 301 PHR 301 Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
2 PHR 303 Pharmacology I Mandatory Pharmacology I B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
3 PHR 305 Pharmacognosy I Mandatory English B 30 15 30 0 75 3.5 6
4 PHR 307 Toxicology I Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
5 PHR 309 Physical Pharmacy Mandatory English B 30 8 15 0 97 2.5 6

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 300 Pharmaceutical Technology I Mandatory English B 30 8 30 0 82 3 6
2 PHR 302 Pharmaceutical Chemistry II Mandatory English B 30 8 15 0 97 2.5 6
3 PHR 304 Pharmacology II Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
4 PHR 306 Pharmacognosy II Mandatory English B 30 15 30 0 75 3.5 6
5 PHR 308 Toxicology II Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 401 Pharmaceutical Technology II Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 105 2.5 6
2 PHR 403 Galenic Preparation I Mandatory English B 8 0 30 0 37 1.5 3
3 PHR 405 Pharmaceutical Chemistry III Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 105 2.5 6
4 PHR 407 Pharmaceutical Analysis III Mandatory English B 15 0 45 0 65 2.5 5
5 PHR 409 Clinical Pharmacology I Mandatory English B 30 8 8 0 54 2.5 4
6 PHR 411 Nutrition Sciences Mandatory English B 30 15 30 0 75 3.5 6

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 400 Pharmaceutical Technology III Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 80 2.5 5
2 PHR 402 Galenic Preparation II Mandatory English B 8 0 30 0 37 1.5 3
3 PHR 404 Clinical Pharmacology II Mandatory English B 30 8 0 0 62 2 4
4 PHR 406 Bio pharmacy Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 67.5 2.5 4.5
5 PHR 408 Pharmacokinetics Mandatory English B 15 8 15 0 49.5 1.5 3.5
6 PHR 410 Clinical Biochemistry Mandatory English B 15 8 0 0 52 1 3
7 PHR 412 Pharmaceutical Legislation and Ethics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
8 PHR 414 Environmental Health Mandatory English B 15 8 0 0 27 1 2

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 501 Scientific Research Methodology Mandatory English C 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
2 PHR 521/ PHR 523/ PHR 525 Phyto preparations/ Pharmacogenomics/ Public Health/ Health Promotion Elective English C 30 15 15 15 100 3.5 7
3 PHR 503 Cosmetic Technology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 15 100 3.5 7
4 PHR 505 Professional Practice I Mandatory English D 0 0 0 200 50 6.5 10

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHR 500 Professional Practice II Mandatory English D 0 0 0 200 50 6.5 10
2 PHR 522/ PHR 524/ PHR 524/ PHR 526/ PHR 528 Pharmac. Eng./ Pharmac. Mng and Marketing/ Pharmac. Biotech. /Hospital Pharmacy Elective English C 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
3 PHR 540 Diploma Thesis Mandatory English E 30 0 0 0 345 2 1.5