| Study Location | Uzhhorod |
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| Academic Field | I8 Pharmacy, industrial pharmacy (Master's degree) |
| Type | One Tier Master, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 10 semesters (300 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required.Compulsory entrance exam.The entry qualification documents are accepted in English.In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea are not allowed. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exam (written and oral). The exam can be online, if in person is not possible. Subjects of the exam: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, language of study.
Program Structure
Years 1–2 — Biomedical & Chemical Foundations
- Sciences: General/Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry I–II, Organic Chemistry, Physical & Colloid Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology & Botany, Microbiology, Biophysics, Mathematics/Biostatistics.
- Medical basics & skills: Human Anatomy & Physiology (intro), Pathophysiology (intro), Immunology (intro), Latin/Medical Terminology, IT for Pharmacy, Lab Safety & GMP basics.
- Early pharmacy: Pharmacognosy I (medicinal plants), Pharmaceutics I (dosage forms, prescription writing), Hygiene & Public Health.
Year 3 — Core Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (structure–activity, drug classes)
- Pharmacology I (mechanisms of action, systems overview)
- Pharmacognosy II (standardization of herbal drugs)
- Pharmaceutical Analysis I (instrumental methods, spectroscopy)
- Pharmaceutics II (biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics)
- Toxicological Chemistry (intro), Biotechnology (intro), Clinical Biochemistry, Radiopharmacy (intro).
Year 4 — Technology, Quality & Therapeutics
- Pharmaceutical Technology I–II (solid/liquid/semisolid forms; sterile/aseptic products, biotechnological dosage forms)
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry II (synthesis, design, impurities)
- Pharmacology II & Pharmacotherapy I (system-based therapy)
- Pharmaceutical Analysis II (HPLC/GC, validation, stability)
- Clinical Pharmacy I, Pharmacovigilance & Medication Safety
- Regulatory Affairs & Pharmaceutical Law, GMP/GDP Quality Systems
- Management/Marketing in Pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics.
Year 5 — Clinical Practice, Specialization & Attestation
- Advanced Pharmacotherapy II, Clinical Pharmacy II (hospital & ambulatory care, care plans, patient counseling)
- Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacogenomics/Personalized Medicine, Advanced Biotechnology/Biologics
- Compounding Practice, Public Health Pharmacy
- Electives/Tracks: Industrial Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, Community/Hospital Pharmacy, Cosmetics & Medical Devices, Herbal/Traditional Medicines
- Pre-Diploma Internship/Practice (community/hospital/industry).
Continuous Components (Years 1–5)
- Language & communication: Pharmaceutical/Medical English; Ukrainian for patient/pharmacy communication (history-taking, counseling, documentation).
Overview
Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU) offers a pharmacy program that combines fundamental sciences with practical skills in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutics, and clinical aspects, though its curriculum may differ from some Western programs by placing more emphasis on humanities, social sciences, economics, computer skills, and ecology. The program, which is part of a classic Ukrainian university with a high accreditation level, aims to train highly skilled specialists in the field of pharmacy.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue various career paths, including working in pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, or clinical laboratories.