Program Overview

Fast-Track PharmD Program

Overview

The Fast-Track PharmD program is designed for international graduates holding a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from accredited international universities. This pathway allows students to join the third year of the PharmD program, contingent upon passing an entrance examination and successful credit transfer of their previous studies.

Program Details

• Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Duration of Training: 3 years (6 semesters)
• Language: English
• Intake: Fall
• Deadline of Application: May 1
• Next Starting Date: September 1
• Fees:
  • Tuition fee: 8,400 EUR (4,400 EUR for the first and 4,000 EUR for the second semester)
  • Registration fee: 220 USD
  • Examination fee: 250 USD

Description of the Program

This program is designed for international graduates to join the third year of the PharmD program. Students will integrate with existing third-year student groups and follow the standard curriculum for the remaining three years of the program. Upon fulfilling all academic and practical requirements, students will be awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

Automatic Credit Recognition and Pathway towards PharmD

Students admitted through this pathway will be required to complete "0 credit" courses not taken previously. Credits from the applicant's prior studies will be automatically transferred and recognized as equivalent to the first two years of the PharmD curriculum.

Mentorship and Support

Students will be assigned a faculty mentor or peer to guide their academic and professional development throughout their tenure in the program.

Discipline

Medical & Health Sciences

Academic Level/Type

One-tier Master

Application Procedure

Key Deadlines

• May 1: Application deadline for all prospective students
• June 1-31: Written and oral examinations
• July 15: Final deadline for submitting diplomas

Steps to Apply

1. Start Your Application: Access the Pharmacy program's application site
2. Complete the Application Form: Register, fill out the required form, upload necessary documents, and submit the application
3. Next Steps: Receive further instructions regarding the admission process

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria and Prior Transcript Evaluation

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an internationally accredited foreign university program
• Provide official transcripts of their undergraduate coursework
• Apply and successfully pass a complex entrance examination and an oral interview
• Have B2 level/upper intermediate English knowledge
• Pass a written entrance exam and an oral entrance exam interview

Written Entrance Examination and Oral Interview

The written examination evaluates foundational knowledge in core pharmaceutical sciences. The oral interview assesses the depth of the applicant's educational background, understanding of pharmaceutical concepts, motivation, and English communication proficiency.

Examples of Subjects During the Studies

Basic Module

• Physics-Biophysics
• General Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Colloid Chemistry

Medical-Biology Module

• Pharmaceutical biology
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pathophysiology
• Immunology
• Public Health
• Pharmaceutical botany

Professional Module

• Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical analysis
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Biopharmacy
• Pharmacodynamics
• Pharmaceutical practice and management
• Clinical pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical ethics