Bachelor in Pharmacy
We provide a flexible program designed to align with international standards, offering qualifications in pharmacy or pharmacology. Our faculty comprises primarily seasoned experts educated at prestigious foreign universities, many of whom are prominent practitioners in their respective fields. This blend of academic prowess and practical experience empowers them to impart not only theoretical knowledge but also invaluable real-world insights to our students.
- 4 Years
- Deadlines: 28 August
Overview
Our “Pharmacy” educational program is designed to cultivate proficient and professional pharmacists equipped with comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge. Graduates of our program will possess analytical acumen and the capability to engage in pharmaceutical research, innovate new drugs, support manufacturing processes, and pursue careers in research centres.
We foster a collaborative environment that aligns with both national and European quality assurance standards, meeting the demands of the market. Our curriculum equips students with the essential tools and technical skills required in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring a blend of practical experience and theoretical understanding.
The bachelor’s degree program in “Pharmacy” aims to instil both theoretical understanding and practical expertise in pharmacology. Graduates emerge as pharmacologists with analytical thinking skills, poised to contribute to drug research, development, production, and scientific research endeavours in relevant scientific centres.
Our faculty comprises predominantly seasoned specialists, many of whom have received training from leading foreign universities and excel in practical fields. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience enables them to effectively impart their wealth of experience to students. Regular master classes further enrich the learning experience.
The final semester of the bachelor’s education program is dedicated entirely to pre-graduation practice, the defence of the final thesis, and state final exams. The internship spans 8 weeks and encompasses rotations in various workshops within RA pharmacies. Concurrently, students prepare their thesis, with an additional 2 weeks allocated for this purpose. The Department of Pharmacy ensures that the topics of final projects align with the priorities of pharmacy and healthcare development, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the educational program are equipped to excel in various professional domains, including:
- Pharmaceutical Production
- Pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical Companies and Research Institutions
- Pharmaceutical Representations
- The RA Ministry of Health
- Health and Labor Inspection Bodies
- Expert Center for Medicines and Medical Technologies, among others.
Program Learning Outcomes
The major learning outcomes of the program are as follows:
General Objectives:
Critical Thinking: They possess the capability to analyze and solve problems effectively, employing critical thinking methodologies to navigate complex challenges.
Communication Skills: Our graduates excel in both written and oral communication, adeptly conveying ideas in native and foreign languages to diverse audiences.
Technological Proficiency: They are proficient in utilizing computer and telecommunication technologies, leveraging digital tools to enhance their work and communication.
Information Management: Graduates exhibit strong information management skills, efficiently sourcing, interpreting, analyzing, and storing information from various channels to inform decision-making processes.
Scientific Research: They demonstrate competence in conducting scientific research, and applying rigorous methodologies to explore and expand knowledge within the pharmaceutical field.
Decision-Making: Our graduates showcase sound decision-making abilities, drawing upon their analytical skills and research findings to make informed and effective decisions across professional contexts.
Professional:
Presents modern requirements and approaches for factory and pharmacy preparation of drugs, herbs, quality control, standardization, storage, state registration, advertising, and destruction of low-quality drugs.
Explains the modern physicochemical methods used for qualitative and quantitative research of drugs, pharmacological and herbal raw materials (according to standard technical documents of pharmacopoeias of different countries) and the methods and objectives of toxicological research.
Formulates the principles of clinical pharmacology, requirements, and approaches to the international classification of drugs.
Describes the structure and properties of chemical (inorganic and organic) compounds and can verbally and in writing present methods of differentiation, and features of their toxic effects.
Understands the basics of physiology and anatomy and can solve subject problems verbally and practically.
Interprets the pharmacological properties, incompatibility, and bioavailability of drugs and herbs, presents pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, biotechnology, and other issues, as well as applies knowledge during pharmacy practice.
Possesses information on the nutritional needs of the body and the nutrients that satisfy them, the main components of food (biotic and abiotic), poisoning, and ways to prevent them.
Proficient in providing first aid, dispensing, and administering medications to victims and patients in emergencies.
Can carry out information activities about new drugs and herbs among doctors and provide information on the use of drugs to medical, pharmaceutical companies, and the public.
Programme
Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
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Biology | 4 | ESTU 203 |
Physiology based on Anatomy | 2 | ESTU 340 |
Pathophysiology | 4 | ESTU 657 |
Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
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Analytical Chemistry | 4 | ESTU 768 |
General and Inorganic Chemisrty | 4 | ESTU 432 |
Organic Chemistry | 2 | ESTU 873 |
Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 4 | ESTU 203 |
Physiology based on Anatomy | 2 | ESTU 340 |
Toxicological Chemistry | 4 | ESTU 657 |
Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
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Microbiology | 4 | ESTU 768 |
Biochemistry | 4 | ESTU 432 |
Pharmaceutical management and economics | 2 | ESTU 873 |
Pharmtechnology | 40 |