Faculty of Pharmacy

A research-oriented faculty training competent pharmacists in pharmaceutical sciences.

FacultyFaculty of Pharmacy
Duration5 Years
DegreeBachelor's Degree
LanguageTurkish
InternshipMandatory
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

This program is suitable for students interested in chemistry and biology, who wish to serve in the healthcare field, and who aim for a career in pharmaceutical science and patient care. A careful and detail-oriented work habit supports success in this program.

Quick Summary

  • Comprehensive education in drug development, production, and quality control
  • Clinical pharmacy and patient-oriented service competence
  • Modern laboratory infrastructure and hands-on training
  • Career opportunities in community pharmacy, hospital, pharmaceutical industry, and academia
  • Suitable for candidates interested in chemistry and biology who wish to serve in healthcare

About the Department

The Faculty of Pharmacy is an academic unit offering comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences, comprising the departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences. The faculty equips students with competencies in drug development, production, quality control, and patient-oriented pharmaceutical services.

Throughout the five-year program, students follow a broad curriculum ranging from basic sciences to clinical pharmacy. Graduates can work in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry, the cosmetics sector, academia, and public institutions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry (R&D, production, quality control, marketing), the cosmetics sector, academia, and public institutions such as the Ministry of Health and TITCK.

What Will You Learn?

Pharmacology and drug mechanisms of action
Pharmaceutical chemistry and drug design
Pharmaceutical technology and drug formulation
Pharmacognosy and natural products
Clinical pharmacy and patient care
Biochemistry and molecular biology
Toxicology and drug safety
Drug quality control and analytical methods
Pharmacy management and legislation

Competencies You Will Gain

Knowledge of drug formulation and production processes
Patient-oriented pharmaceutical service delivery
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Laboratory techniques and equipment usage
Drug interactions and adverse effect assessment
Scientific research and literature review
Pharmacy management and communication skills
Working in accordance with legislation and ethical principles

Educational Opportunities

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Modern laboratory infrastructure

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Pharmacy internship practices

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Research projects and TÜBİTAK grants

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Erasmus exchange program

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Pharmaceutical industry collaborations

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Conference and symposium participation

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Double major and minor options

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Student organizations

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